WHAT SEPARATES THOSE WHO’VE TURNED THEIR DREAM INTO A REALITY VERUS THOSE WHO HAVEN’T?

SEAN: To me, believing in yourself enough to actually do what in-vision and really putting forth the effort to manifest that dream will at least give it a chance to turn it into a reality. A lot of times we have a dream but don’t know how to actually make it a reality, people dream of success but are scared of the the journey to their own success. My audience and peers see me on these channels and platforms and might want or see themselves doing the same thing but unknowing scared of what it entails or how to approach it. Small responsibilities like the commitment to posting everyday, doing or hiring someone to do graphics and website. Almost everyone can have the dream or the vision but the work and confidence to carryout out the groundwork is what it takes to actually get there. Those that have dreams and a vision for they dream have already conquered half the battle but also have actions that support that passion. Just do the first thing you believe will make it happen rather than letting it just live in your head. So I think the people with dreams and a vision who are actually capable of working for it are the difference between successful entrepreneurs.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS AND HABITS THAT HELPED YOU BECOME THE MAN YOU ARE TODAY?

SEAN: When I set a goal or declare myself on a mission to accomplish something I’m always aware of it’s impact, the whole idea and if it’s in alignment. I don’t do anything that doesn’t lead to something and make to have a really supportive team that keeps me on track with goals. For instance, with the Dad Gang, there were things we needed to do, consistently getting new ideas but the ultimate goal was to change the way the world views black fatherhood and have a real impact. There were ideas that came on my desk but didn’t make because I felt they weren’t truly in alignment in with our work to impactful enough. People were telling me, “Sean you have a large platform, why don’t you have a daddy daughter.” And I appreciated these ideas but they did nothing for our community, the goals of Dad Gang and making a real impact. Being mindful of what ideas and suggestions I gave time, energy and attention became a habit. I believe it’s a rewarding one because I’m actually able to change the worldview of black fatherhood and support fathers just like me. So instead of a daddy daughter dance, we’d have a march of dads because when people see us it’ll create something, start a discussion or go viral. Allowing myself to really be in line with our goals and mission, I’m 99.9% sure I’m gonna accomplish it because I won’t give energy to anything else.