Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans Opens Up on Battling Depression

"I don't want to be regular. I'm different. It's gonna take me longer because I'm logging 10,000 hours in five different disciplines."

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Get ready for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with the multi-talented Marlon Wayans! In this episode, we dive deep into Marlon’s journey as a comedian, actor, and producer, exploring how he’s evolved both personally and professionally over his 30-year career. Marlon opens up about his spiritual growth, the impact of losing his parents, and his mission to bring healing through laughter. From his ambitious goals in stand-up to his thoughts on success and failure, Marlon’s insights will leave you motivated to embrace your own path to greatness. Don’t miss this powerful episode that combines humor, wisdom, and raw emotion!

"Everybody deserves to eat. Not everybody deserves to eat at your table." @Marlon Wayans

And now let’s jump into episode 1662 of The School of Greatness!

"Greatness is not a destination. Greatness is the road that I'm traveling."@MarlonWayans

Some Questions I Ask:

How can you bring spiritual growth to audiences through your creativity?
What’s holding you back from the next level of results that you want?
How can you build a team that complements your skills and helps you achieve your goals?
What fears are preventing you from reaching your full potential?
How can you reframe setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning?
What would your future self advise you to focus on right now?
How are you defining greatness in your own life and career?
Are you treating yourself and your talents as a business? If not, how can you start?

In this episode, you will learn:

How Marlon is incorporating spiritual growth and healing into his comedy specials.
The importance of continual learning and growth in pursuing your goals.
Why Marlon believes in doing a new stand-up special every year, contrary to industry norms.
How losing his parents has shaped Marlon’s perspective on life and his art.
The value of building the right team and treating yourself as a business.
Marlon’s approach to overcoming fear and embracing new challenges.
The power of trusting in your journey and viewing greatness as a ongoing process.
Plus much more…

Show Notes:

Wild Child Theater Tour: Check www.marlonwayansofficial.com
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Transcript of this Episode

Music Credits:

MUSIC CREDIT

Kaibu by Killercats

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Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans Opens Up on Battling Depression

"I don't want to be regular. I'm different. It's gonna take me longer because I'm logging 10,000 hours in five different disciplines."

"Everybody deserves to eat. Not everybody deserves to eat at your table." @Marlon Wayans