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A lack of focus is harmful

Terry noticed that a lack of focus harms his career. You lose focus when you constantly check e-mails, tweets, comments, etc. It slowly changes you. 

Spending less time on social media is often more productive. When you have to be on social media, people will just pick up again as if you’ve never left. 

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Because you suffer doesn’t mean you are better

Because you suffer doesn’t mean you are better

There are two ways to be self-righteous in Hollywood. 

  • You believe you have a divine right because you’re born this way.
  • You think you’ve suffered more than anyone else. 

However, suffering doesn’t mean you are better than everyone else. 

Terry thought he was ...

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Pornography addiction

Terry found pornography to be a numbing device, something he always returned to but always left him unfulfilled. That made him turn to it more to feel fulfilled, only to be left empty again. So, it was a cycle and a secret he tried to keep from his family.

The change came when he confronted...

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Don’t live life as if you’re in a revenge movie

Revenge is making others pay for everything they ever did to you. However, you can either have success, or you can have revenge. You can’t have both.

Revenge is trying to control what is not in your control. We can’t control people and what they say to us. The score is never settled. Violen...

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The changing entertainment industry

The changing entertainment industry

Entertainment has changed in the last five years, especially during the pandemic.

  • Much of the industry is now also present on social media. Every production expects followers. 
  • Streaming has taken over.  
  • Limited series are more common now where the entire story is wrap...

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Masculinity and hyper aggression

Masculinity and hyper aggression

Men often respond with aggression to prove that they are not weak. However, the greatest boxers in the world know how to take punches. In the long run, it's about how much you can take and keep going. 

When you become responsible, you don't have to react to negative remarks. You can choose ...

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Any movement should start with reconciliation

There's no need to compete with other people. A movement that doesn't start with reconciliation is not worth supporting.

We have to reconcile men with women. We have to reconcile black to white. If we don't, we're just postponing the war. We'll strike again. With reconciliation, there's an ...

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Reading brings perspective

Reading brings perspective

Terry reads a book or more a week. He thinks reading encourages empathy for different people. It is also a great way to stay level-headed in a world of social media and sensationalism. 

Reading also calms you down when you feel overwhelmed. It’s like enjoying a sunset. 

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Success doesn’t mean happiness

Terry was successful, he was famous and lovable, but his wife was ready to leave. 

Don’t fall into the trap of self-righteousness. Stay humble. When you become self-righteous, you can do terrible inhuman things to other people.

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Terry Crews is an American actor, television presenter, and ex-NFL player. He gives insight into his struggles.

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