This Is How We Do It: A Pep Talk

by Kevin Hart

Positive mindset is so key because when you have it, it makes you completely free. It means you have somehow figured out a way to think about the bright side, no matter what. You don’t let yourself get stuck walking in circles, dwelling on the negative. You keep your head up and keep moving forward.

Your ability to succeed and accomplish your goals is directly dependent on your ability to deal with adversity and time.

So whenever you find your mind leaning into the direction of giving up, you gotta get your brain back in the corner, give your mind a pep talk, throw

some ice on your face, make sure you shake off any tiredness, and say, “Give me one more round.” And then next round, you better throw haymakers and knock that motherfucker out. Of course, I’m talking about whatever obstacle is in front of you that’s preventing you from moving forward in life. You gotta knock that one out cold.

Other people’s opinions of you—positive or negative—don’t mean shit. And what you have doesn’t mean shit either if it’s about putting on a show and not rooted in what makes you feel happy and whole. No matter what you achieve and accomplish, you’re not better than

anyone else. You do what you do because you want to do it.