Rudy Francisco: The Unglamorous Journey of Success

<div>If you think success happens overnight, you're wrong. If you think those who are successful had it easy, you're wrong. If you think reaching success is glamorous, you're wrong.</div> <div> </div> <div>Success is a journey. It's a difficult journey at that. And in this episode of Inquire Within, Rudy Francisco shares more about the journey towards success.</div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxwoz70z6z86zz88zz72zxz90zz78zoz73zvz69zrbz122zz75zs1z70zcjo7z84zz87zi2z69zg"> Rudy used to actually sleep on trains and in bus stations when trying to make it as a poet and couldn’t make ends meet. He showcases that success is a journey that requires unwavering commitment and perseverance, no matter hard tough times get. I believe Rudy’s story will inspire you to keep working, keep pushing, and keep creating.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxwoz70z6z86zz88zz72zxz90zz78zoz73zvz69zrbz122zz75zs1z70zcjo7z84zz87zi2z69zg"> In the episode I ask Rudy why he didn’t give up and I love his response: It felt too good to not be my destiny. </span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxwoz70z6z86zz88zz72zxz90zz78zoz73zvz69zrbz122zz75zs1z70zcjo7z84zz87zi2z69zg"> Rudy is one of the most recognizable names in Spoken Word Poetry. He has shared stages with prominent artists such as Gladys Knight, Jordin Sparks, Musiq Soul Child, and Jill Scott. He is also the co-host of the largest poetry venue in San Diego, competes in domestic and international poetry slam competitions and had the honor of being nominated for an NAACP Image Award.</span></div> <div> </div> <div><span class= " author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxwoz70z6z86zz88zz72zxz90zz78zoz73zvz69zrbz122zz75zs1z70zcjo7z84zz87zi2z69zg"> P.S. It would mean the absolute world to me if you took a moment to subscribe to the podcast. Not only will it ensure you never miss an episode and continue your journey of inquiring within, but it also greatly