05:43] Opening Segment I welcome and introduce guest Derrick Billups into the showDerrick talks a little bit of background about himselfLeft Virginia and went to Nashville without being able to finish collegeHe once wanted to be in the NBA[05:44 - 11:42] How Do You Move Forward Without Losing Your Identity?Derrick talks about his mindset of "constantly evolving"Finding the motivation to push youDerrick's biggest fear when he was around 10 and 15 years oldHe was getting teased for stutteringIf you have a stuttering problem and getting bullied, here's some advice from Derrick to empower you[11:43 - 25:14] Breaking Walls With a Positive Mindset Towards FitnessDerrick talks about the steps and things that you will go through during the process of starting a businessGetting your mindset rightGoal SettingDerrick shares his secret of making things happen without stoppingWhat motivates you?How do you push when you are hitting a wall?Look back on your intentions and goals[25:15 - 35:08] Derrick's Greatest Fear And His FailuresHolding yourself accountable. Start changing your life. Start now!The Importance of MentorshipDerrick talks about the power of positive energyDerrick weighs in on his fears and failures[35:09 - 51:36] Closing SegmentIf you can write the perfect ideal life for yourself, what will it look like? "Being in the moment and living a life that is created in a way that I don't really have to do anything because I've already put in the work early on."If you are put on a world stage and you have 5 minutes to talk for people to remember you by. What would you say?"Going back to that child-like mentality and just understanding that no matter what, everything is still at your call."Derrick talks about his family behind his successIf you could ask anyone in the world any question, dead or alive. Who would it be? What would it be? "My Grandma. I would ask her, is she proud?"Are you proud of what you've built?"I'm proud. I've found my fulfillment."Why I'm doing this podcastWhy most people quitWhat I do with my competitorsFinal words from me and DerrickTweetable Quotes: "The biggest moment is right now. The most important thing is the person in front of you. And the most important thing to do is be there for the person in front of you." - Josh Wilcox"The first step is to start now. Meaning, get up, stand up on your feet, get a pen, get a paper, write down I am going to change my life." - Derrick Billups"The most optimistic people are the people that overcome the most." - Ephraim Glick"You may have to fight a little harder to get to where you're going. But just fight, just keep pushing, just keep challenging yourself, just keep going and it will work out." - Derrick BillupsResources mentioned in the episode:City Fit Concierge WebsiteJosh WilcoxYou can connect with Derrick on Instagram and Facebook. Check out his website http://www.cityfitconcierge.com/ to know more about fitness and health.To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.I want to know more about you!LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.