Akeem Haynes – Perseverance and Resiliency in Business, Sports, and in Life

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Episode Overview:

In life, there are bound to be obstacles and challenges that we must face. It is how we respond to them that determines our success and ultimately shapes our character. Akeem Haynes is a prime example of how perseverance and resilience can lead to incredible achievements.

In this episode, Akeem will share his experiences and insights on how to overcome adversity and setbacks in all areas of life, including sports, business, and personal growth, so you can thrive in any situation. Join me for my conversation with Akeem Haynes.

Guest Bio: 

Akeem is a 2x Olympian (2012 & 2016), an Olympic Bronze Medalist, Author and Motivational Speaker. Originally from Jamaica, Akeem moved to Canada at the age of 8 with his mother in search of a different life. However, circumstances forced Akeem to grow up very quickly. Early in his life he dealt with violence, poverty and stages of homelessness.

Down but never out, Akeem’s resilient attitude, unyielding faith, and disciplined focus helped him find hope in the struggles that he was facing. Akeem now travels the world sharing his story of perseverance, leadership and resiliency with Corporate Organizations, Schools/Universities, Entrepreneurs and Athletes in order to help them overcome their toughest battles.

Akeem lives by this motto, “It’s not what happens to you, it’s what you choose to do next.”

Resource Links:

• Website: https://akeeminspires.com/
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Insight Gold Timestamps:

04:25 Hard work isn’t always enough

05:14 I really couldn’t understand why track and field is every other sports’ punishment

08:35 Nothing goes exactly how you think it should 

11:13 I learned by watching and I learned by experiences

12:55 How do they get rid of that victim mentality and change the mindset?

13:02 Actually I endorse a little pity party

14:09 As an underdog you have to work twice as hard

15:53 Tactics and strategy and a plan is a big part of any type of success

18:09 It may not be that you’re doing anything wrong….

18:43 What went right?

21:47 In pressure situations

23:06 The human brain can’t focus on too many things at the same time,

26:10 It’s just all about execution

29:44 I’m never just going to talk about how dirty the world is and not do my best to try to clean it up

30:23 What is it that you could see yourself doing?

31:02 What are you willing to give up in order to get what you want? 

31:46 Success requires you to pay full price

32:56 Do one thing that is gonna get you closer to where you want to get to

35:21 I focus on what’s the process that will get me to the end goal if I do that

37:11 it’s important to define what success means to us and what we really want

38:43 I’m a warrior at heart

38:51 Probably one of the biggest “set forwards”

Connect Socially:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akeemhaynes/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akeem.haynes.3

Twitter: https://twitter.com/underdogakh

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownWithAK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underdogakh/

Email: Info@akeeminspires.com

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