In this episode of The Persistence Playbook, join Brett McDermott as he sits down with author, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur Sam Demma—founder of the High School Assembly Tour, a program that’s inspired thousands of students.Sam Demma shares the powerful concept of "emptying our backpack", a metaphor for shedding the limiting beliefs and negative opinions we've been carrying. He shares his personal origin story and a revelation from a neighbor that inspired him to shift from a strategic mindset to one of passion and authenticity. We also explore the importance of creating "primary evidence" through new experiences that challenge your old stories about yourself.

Key Takeaways

• The number one way to become a better storyteller is to simply tell more stories.

• Overcome limiting beliefs by creating "primary evidence" through new experiences that challenge your old stories about yourself.

• The best stories aren't always about epic moments; they're often found in the small, interesting things that happen in our daily lives.

• "Stop playing for the points and start playing for the love of the game" to find both joy and success in your work.