Nov 22, 2022
“It’s my job to plant the seed and it takes only one person to plant the seed.” - Wally Green
Are you aware that Ping-Pong has been instrumental in achieving good relationships between countries? What does it take to spread peace worldwide? What can you do to make the world a better place?
Today, I am going to talk to Wally Green, the amazing person who used his sport to fulfill his diplomatic goals in North Korea. His incredible story is one that will astound you. He grew up in a place full of hatred and violence, but he turned his life around and is now an advocate of peace and love.
His awe-inspiring transformation is one you should not miss. Listen as he himself tells the unbelievable story of his life.
Gain wisdom as to how you can reinvent yourself and plant your own seeds of success. Be the person you want to be now.
Get to know Wally Green more. Watch his TEDx Talk and connect with him through his Instagram.
Highlights:
⚡️ Individuals who grow up in violent environments are ticking time bombs.
⚡️ Love can change people.
⚡️ People often reject love when they are not used to getting it.
⚡️ A smile is powerful.
⚡️ People who have done great things have an amazing story behind them and someone who helped them.
🔥 Wally Green’s seeds to success:
- listen to the genius within you
- change mindset
- believe in your dreams and ideas even if others think differently
- be passionate about what you really want to do
- show up and pursue your goals
- take advantage of opportunities
- ask and accept help from others
- learn the skills you need
- commit to practice
- always remember your purpose
- do everything with intention
- continue to think bigger than what you have accomplished
- choose to love and share it with others
- utilise the power of a smile
- be a positive impact on the lives of other people
Important stories:
🎯 2:16 Wally Green’s violent childhood
🎯 6:35 Being a gang member
🎯 9:52 His first encounter with table tennis
🎯 13:57 Spending time in Nigeria instead of in prison
🎯 19:05 His first epiphany
🎯 29:30 His second chance at playing Ping-Pong
🎯 39:43 His second turning point
🎯 44:31 Training in Germany and becoming a pro player
🎯 49:15 North Korea as the latest height of his career
🎯 54:25 Fulfilling his diplomatic purpose in North Korea
🎯 1:01:45 Wally Green’s greatest inspiration
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