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“Nobody ever taught me how to be human. They taught me how to be a warrior, they taught me how to be a gladiator, they taught me how to not cry, they taught me how to hurt people. It taught me a lot of stuff in my life. Nobody ever taught me how to be human.”Like you, we’ve been moved and enraged by the racism and brutality experienced by our Black brothers and sisters. To show our support and solidarity with Black America, we’re committed to sharing their voices and stories with you. To kick-start this effort, we’re replaying one of our most popular interviews. This conversation with Andre Norman first aired in 2019. It’s an incredible story of beating the odds and the system to create extraordinary impact. The US has one of the largest prison populations in the world with around 1 in 100 Americans in jail. According to 2014 NAACP statistics, African Americans accounted for a disproportionate 34% of the total prison population. It’s a shocking fact that the Black community is incarcerated at more than 5 times the rate of whites.Andre Norman was one of those statistics. Rewind two decades and not only was Andre serving a 100-year prison sentence, he also ran all the gang activity in the prison. You could say jail was his destiny. As a kid, he felt unwanted and with the system against him too, Andre never saw his potential. Seeing no other option, Andre followed a life fuelled by drugs, alcohol, depression, self-harming, and ultimately crime. Prison is supposed to be a correctional facility, but most prisoners aren’t ‘corrected’. Prison rarely changes people at a core level. Instead, it compounds their anger, frustration, and trauma, which is what makes Andre’s story of transformation and learning how to be human so remarkable. Andre was freed after serving 14 years inside and his life today couldn’t be more different. He’s now on a mission to teach individuals and corporations how to turn any situation around and his innovative strategies against gang activity have helped tackle inmate violence and improve correctional facilities across the U.S. “Your rock bottom isn’t your end. Your rock bottom is when you figure out you need to pull the parachute and ask for help.”So tune in now and hear us talk about: The conditions that led to Andre’s incarcerationHow gratitude for rock bottom experiences helps you walk the extraordinary path through lifeThe real definition of freedom - and why most people aren’t as free as they thinkWhy you need to take small steps today to actualize the person you want to be in the futureThe insanely valuable lessons he’d teach his 26-year-old self Why Andre believes his curses allow him to help peopleThe only way to failAndre’s prison program and how it’s changing livesAnd more...Andre overcame everything from poverty to drugs to prison. He’s now an international speaker and a Harvard Fellow - proof that the odds are always beatable. “If you want to be great, you can. If you want to be amazing, you can. If you want to be world-renowned, you can. It just comes with not giving up.” How to contact Discover more about Andre’s work at www.AndreNorman.comFollow Andre on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/andrenorman21/Check out Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrenorman/Follow the conversation on Twitter - https://twitter.com/andrenorman?lang=enWe thrive on your feedback, so if you’ve enjoyed this show, please rate us and leave us a review. And don’t forget to subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In this episode of Chasing Dreams, Aimee J. is chatting with her own personal trainer, Andre (Dre) Watson. Dre is an amazingly fit guy who loves exercise and training. He’s always been an athlete but didn’t even think about becoming a personal trainer until way after High School. Once he got started he’s never looked back. Find out how Dre pursued his dream of becoming a fitness trainer, how he has established client relationships that have endured many changes in his employment, and how he’s stepping into the scary unknown by starting his own business. This is a fun and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss. No excuses allowed. When Dre Watson is working with a client he’s not one to allow for any excuses. It doesn’t matter if the client has an injury, is sick, or has some kind of limitation. Dre finds a way to help them work their body without hurting themselves. It’s not that he’s a slave driver, he’s just committed to helping his clients reach their goals. Listen in to this episode to hear how Aimee was helped by Dre’s relentless focus on pushing her toward her goals in spite of a wrist injury. Dre’s a no nonsense guy you’re gonna’ like. All work is easy work: a mindset for success. Dre Watson has learned an incredible mind hack that gets him through some tough obstacles. No matter what the work is that he has to do, he tells himself, “All work is easy work.” What he means is that he will choose to think positively about the task, telling himself that he’s going to be able to get it done easily. That equips him with a mindset to push through it quickly, not giving any credence to difficulty or obstacles. Hear Dre explain it himself on this episode of Chasing Dreams, with Aimee J. TWEET: All work is easy work. A #mindset that enables you to accomplish #greatness Chase your dreams but be realistic. Aime J. and Andre Watson (today’s guest) both believe in chasing dreams. There’s no reason not to go for it. But as important as it is to go for your dreams, you’ve got to make sure you don’t leave your responsibilities behind. Dre is working toward his own full time training business, but he’s not there yet. He continues to work a part time job while he’s getting his business running, setting up his website, and establishing a broader client base. He’s doing that because he’s got a family that he’s committed to taking care of… but he’s still going to pursue his dream. Find out how to do the same in your life by listening to Dre’s story, on this episode. When you have something you love to do, you find ways to make it work. That’s something Dre Watson believes with all his heart. It’s the way he lives his own life and he tries to inspire others to do the same. His personal training business is just getting started and there’s lots of reasons he could have given up. But he hasn’t because it’s the exact thing he wants to do, so he keeps pushing toward it. He figures it out. He finds ways to make it work. As Aimee and Dre chat, you’ll hear the attitudes that make Dre’s “make it work” philosophy work in his life, and maybe you’ll find ways to apply it to your situation, too. TWEET: When you have something you love to do, you find ways to make it work ~ Andre Watson OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:06] Explanation of some “strange” things you may hear in this episode. [1:19] Welcome and introduction of Andre (Dre) Watson, personal trainer. [2:50] Dre’s story - sports through High School and College to a career as a trainer. [3:56] Why Andre pursued certification as a personal trainer. [5:28] Aimee’s testimonial of how Dre helped her even though she had an injured wrist. [7:08] Dre doesn’t allow for excuses: All work is easy work. [8:28] The power of telling yourself that things are easy. [10:53] How Dre got into personal training through a company called Major Preparation and the journey that pushed him into an entrepreneurial vein. [13:56] The way Dre handled a difficult situation through openness and communication. [16:46] 85% of Dre’s clients stayed with him through various transitions and companies. [17:33] The scary territory of working for himself. [18:44] The importance of being a realist so that you can be responsible. [19:26] Balancing the chasing of your dream with the important responsibilities of life. [20:28] How we can get so focused on the finish line that we forget the journey. [21:50] When you have something you love to do, you find ways to make it work. [24:36] Dre’s crazy new exercises, check them out on Instagram. [31:25] Aimee’s wrap-up of the episode. ANDRE’S RECOMMENDATION: Check out Eric Thomas, the hip-hop preacher. Below are parts 1 & 2 of his talk with MSU students. (Aimee's note: I second this recommendation!) AIMEE’S RAPID FIRE GAME! - Category: Super Heroes Aimee and Andre are doing rapid fire alternate answers until someone stutters, stops, or can’t answer. Andre is a physical fitness nut (maybe even a superhero) so Aimee might be in trouble! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Aspire Health and Wellness www.Instagram.com/allworkiseasywork410 www.AllWorkIsEasyWork.com Major Prep Skill Academy TWEETS YOU CAN USE: I don’t allow for excuses ~ Andre (Dre) Watson Don’t be so focused on the finish line that you forget the journey ~ Andre Watson Stepping into the scary territory of working for himself: Andre Watson