In this episode, Marques Ogden discusses his keynote speech titled 'The Ego Mistake: From Eight Figures to $8.25/hr'. He shares his main message of helping people overcome challenges and become the best version of themselves.

Marques talks about his personal journey, including losing his construction company and working as a custodian, which led to his realization, transformation, and inspiration.

He emphasizes the importance of balancing confidence and humility, and how gratitude and wellness play a crucial role in success. Marques also celebrates recent wins, including closing a new sponsor and being hired as a speaker at the Wonder Women Tech event.

The minute your ego gets bigger than the good part of your soul, you're screwed. —Marques Ogden

Takeaways:

• Overcoming challenges and becoming the best version of yourself requires removing your ego and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Personal growth often comes from moments of realization, transformation, and inspiration.
• Balancing confidence and humility is essential for success.
• Gratitude and wellness are crucial for maintaining mental health and stability.
• Finding a balance between career goals, health goals, relationships, and family time is necessary for overall well-being.
• Recent wins should be celebrated and appreciated as a result of hard work and dedication.

Meet Marques Ogden

Marques Ogden grew up in a single-parent home, where his father’s lessons on perseverance and fairness shaped his values. He attended Howard University from 1998 to 2002, playing Division I football before being drafted into the NFL in 2003. Over five seasons, Ogden played as an offensive lineman for the Titans, Bills, Ravens, and Jaguars, and trained football players in Europe during the off-seasons.

Now a renowned Keynote Speaker, Business Luminary, and Host of the “Get Authentic With Marques Ogden” podcast, Marques has earned a global top 1% ranking for his show. He simplifies success through The Success Cycle and offers guidance on innovation, transitions, and diversity. His inspiring story of overcoming a multi-million-dollar NFL career loss has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, and more.