In this episode of The Black Lotus Podcast, Josiah brings on Michai Williamson, an International Business Major with a concentration in Entrepreneurship at Howard University. This episode was one of the most motivational The Black Lotus has had in a long time. The conversation kicked off with why Michai lives the way he does and the habits that allow him to thrive in the world. We then transitioned into how Howard changed our lives and completely altered our perceptions of Black people. The discussion also delved into the topic of motivation and the potential for the Black community to undergo transformation through collaborative efforts and unwavering support for one another.
To finish off the conversation we discussed Michai’s clothing brand, Varsity Team. Varsity Team is a Luxury Streetwear clothing brand, focused on providing quality garments that empower the wearer to be their most confident and successful self. Michai is an individual who tries to motivate as much as he can in this world, and his brand along with this episode puts that on full display. This could be a life-changing conversation for those who listen, and if you’re looking for some extra motivation in your life, this is the one for you. Enjoy. And as we always say, as long as y’all show love, we’ll stay consistent!
Intro - 0:00
Michai’s Why - 1:35
Why Josiah stresses reading so often - 5:35
“How you do anything is how you do everything.” - 8:25
Get your day started with something difficult - 13:00
The High of Going to the Gym - 17:30
How Successful People Think - 21:50
Be Intentional with your Actions - 25:27
Revelations about the Black Community and Ourselves after attending Howard - 28:50
“Emotions are Great Servants but Horrible Masters” - 41:25
The Difficulty of Being Late and Starting Your Day on Time - 47:15
Ja Morant and the mentality of “Don’t Try Me” - 59:45
“What Luck it is for Rulers That Men Do Not Think” (You won’t believe who said this quote!) - 1:01:50
The Harmful Effect of Media on the Black Community - 1:03:30
Rap and the Black Community - 1:14:45
Black People need to see that there are other ways to make it out - 1:22:00
“What do you think of Long-Term Living in America?” - 1:27:50
The Importance of Ownership and the Fall of the Black World Magazines - 1:34:08
Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill - 1:43:15
Black People, Christianity, and World Religions - 1:47:30
Michai’s Clothing Brand - 2:00:50