#021: Laila Ali on Turning Rebellion into Excellence | Impact Theory

As the daughter of the most famous boxer in the world, Laila Ali’s lifestyle growing up was anything but normal. Early on she dealt with a lot of disappointment in her family life and started getting into trouble in her teens. Determined to become better rather than bitter, she found strength in boxing and ultimately retired from the sport undefeated. Get to know the author, dancer, TV host, and healthy living evangelist as she shares her champion mindset with Tom Bilyeu in this episode of Impact Theory. SHOW NOTES Laila talks about her upbringing and having to take care of herself. [3:54] Tom and Laila discuss her determination to succeed at an earlier age. [8:33] Laila explains her inner struggles, feeling abandoned and ultimately finding strength. [11:51] Laila talks about allowing circumstances to make her better not bitter. [15:39] Laila talks about not making excuses, positive self-talk, and the power of visualization. [19:01] Laila remembers how she ignored the naysayers and focused on her goal. [23:07] Tom and Laila talk about cultivating drive, work ethic, and perfecting her craft. [28:49] Laila explains how she helps develop hunger and tenacity in her children. [36:01] Laila talks about owning her story and embracing adversity. [39:38] Laila walks through how she discovered a new passion and started building her lifestyle brand. [42:22] Laila reveals the keys to cultivating a champion’s mindset. [46:52] Laila defines the impact she wants to have on the world. [50:36] MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Reach!: Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power: http://amzn.to/2qTBZfR [2:49] Fight with Jackie Frazier - http://bit.ly/2pciXA4 [19:34] FOLLOW LAILA WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/2qJK5Yg TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2qJZS9w INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2qFj0WW FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2qKbYzo PODCAST: http://apple.co/2qF8LlB Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential. Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world. FOLLOW TOM BILYEU TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iyjY5P INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2j7vqX8 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2hPStWo FOLLOW IMPACT THEORY TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iC5lN3 INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2hPSGJa FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2iystOf Subscribe to the PODCAST to get episodes early: http://apple.co/2icO5wz