As adverse as circumstances may be for Black people in America, we still manage to keep pushing through and finding success. Like John, when comedian Katt Williams pushed through Hollywood in the early parts of his career, he wasn't as heralded as his peers. By sticking to his own methods - he will admit he's far from perfect - he has been able to lift others up and admonish what he believes is wrong with Hollywood.
It was fascinating to see him give advice to local entrepreneurs as if he wasn't famous to generations of Shark Tank fans. The same resolve that propelled his early career still connects him to the entrepreneurs he interacts with now.
One of the advantages of the Black experience is the ability to balance our vulnerability with the need to persevere. Daymond John's story exemplifies how determination leads to success even when circumstances are complex.
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