Show Notes: Episode 48: -ABLERS (W3W) with Toby Brooks
Summary
Toby Brooks reflects on the concept of enablers, disablers, and “unablers” in our journey to success. He shares his thoughts on how some people are in our corner, cheering us on no matter what, while others secretly or openly want to see us fail. Toby emphasizes the importance of not assuming that everyone is either for us or against us, as there are also people who are neutral and indifferent. He shares a personal story from his childhood to illustrate this point. Toby concludes by encouraging listeners to give people grace and not pass judgment based on their level of support.
Key Takeaways
- Enablers are the people who support us and help us make our dreams happen.
- Disablers are those who want to see us fail or contribute to our failure.
- Unablers are neutral and indifferent, not actively supporting or sabotaging us.
Quotes
- “Just because someone isn’t my friend doesn’t mean they are my enemy.”
- “Some people aren’t even living in a common environment. We don’t register in their world.”
- “I’m going to find a way to win whether you want me to or not.”
| Timestamp | Summary |
|---|---|
| 0:00:14 | Introduction to the podcast and topic of discussion |
| 0:01:17 | Deion Sanders and the polarizing opinions about him |
| 0:02:17 | Different types of people encountered on the journey to success |
| 0:03:41 | The presence of disablers and their impact |
| 0:04:39 | The concept of neutral enablers |
| 0:06:16 | Personal anecdote about seeking validation from passersby |
| 0:07:55 | Bricks and buckets segment – personal highs and lows |
| 0:09:13 | Introduction to the Virtual Fist Bump (VF) of the week |
| 0:10:38 | Encouragement to share the podcast and upcoming guests |
| 0:11:33 | Outro and contact information for the podcast |