The Secret To Success with Antonio T Smith Jr

The 1% Mindset: Wisdom, Wealth, and the War for Time — with Dr. George C. Fraser and Antonio T. Smith Jr."

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A stranger polishing a sink taught Dr. Fraser the simple habit that redirected his entire life's trajectory.

The episode features an interview between host Antonio T. Smith Jr. and guest Dr. George C. Fraser, focusing on personal development and success principles. Dr. Fraser begins by detailing his humble origins, born in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, to a family of 11, with a father who was a cab driver and an immigrant from Guyana. He describes his mother's mental illness and institutionalization, leading to his time in foster care from age two to 18. After aging out, he worked mopping floors at LaGuardia Airport, where a stranger's act of polishing a sink taught him the lesson to 'leave it just a little bit better,' which he credits with changing his life's trajectory. He moved to Cleveland, worked at the Cleveland Clinic, and built a career as a speaker and author. Dr. Fraser shares the story of his younger brother Joseph, who was killed in a drug deal, emphasizing the importance of avoiding negative influences. The discussion shifts to Antonio's gaming app project, which integrates learning with fun, and Dr. Fraser advises on framing it for marketing. He talks about AI replacing programming and the need for skill transmutation. Dr. Fraser reflects on productivity peaks in life, citing studies that show the most productive years are between 60 and 70. He shares personal anecdotes, including his 52-year marriage, attributing its success to 'amnesia' and forgiveness. The conversation delves into marriage trends, with Dr. Fraser noting declining rates in the Black community and proposing changes to vows. He promotes his upcoming book 'The New Flex' and the Power Networking Experience conference, detailing VIP pricing and discounts. Throughout, themes of perseverance, relationship building, and investing in oneself recur, with Dr. Fraser emphasizing paying for access to valuable networks.

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A grounded conversation about quiet contribution, longevity, and investing in oneself.

The episode frames success as patient contribution rather than visible credit. Fraser roots that view in humble beginnings in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, a family of 11, and a father who came from Guyana and drove a New York City cab.

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You want ambition measured against an 80th birthday and the next mountain: making it to 90.

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