Saul White, Jr.: Commitment. Perseverance. And the Myth of Overnight Success in the Age of Social Media Stars (Part 2)

Saul White, Jr., guard for the internationally-known Harlem Globetrotters, is our guest today. In this episode of Soul Stories, Saul talks with Rukiya Michele about commitment, perseverance, and the myth of "overnight success". Saul shares his thoughts on what truly propels us to success, why the comfort zone is a trap, and the problem with social media and how it creates such a myth about success. He also gives us a preview on what he plans to do after his basketball days. In this episode, Saul drops gem after gem for listeners of all ages. In addition to being a 10-year veteran of the Harlem Globetrotters, Saul is also a 3-time contestant on NBC's American Ninja Warrior. To learn more about Saul White, Jr., follow him on social media: @iamsaulwhitejr. Saul White, Jr. [S2E56]. Be sure to subscribe to Soul Stories. If you've enjoyed this or any episode of the podcast, please make a donation via our Soul Stories page on Anchor (anchor.fm/rukiyamichele). Thanks for listening! About the show: Soul Stories is dedicated to centering Black stories. Everyone has a story that must be told, a story that they were born to tell. Our stories matter. Your story matters. This is Soul Stories, where we tell our stories. About the host: Rukiya Michele is the show's host and creator. Rukiya Michele is a former college professor who was born to tell stories. Rukiya Michele is a natural storyteller mixed with a little ethnographer and a lot of griot. For feedback on this episode or to pitch a story to her, you may email Rukiya at RukiyaMichele2@yahoo.com. SHOW NOTE: This episode is part 2 of a 2-part series. Part 1 (episode 55) aired on February, 15, 2021.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rukiyamichele/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/rukiyamichele/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/rukiyamichele/support</a>