The speaker, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, shares his personal story of overcoming adversity, hard work, and determination to achieve success. He emphasizes the importance of remembering where one comes from and using those experiences to drive motivation. Johnson recounts his struggles, including being evicted at 14, getting arrested, being cut from the Canadian Football League, and experiencing a career setback in the WWE. However, he used these setbacks to fuel his determination to succeed. He stresses the importance of being the hardest worker in the room and not giving up on opportunities. Johnson's mantra is to "start strong, finish strong" and to always keep his back against the wall, meaning he's always pushing himself to be better. He encourages his audience to do the same, emphasizing that with hard work and determination, they can achieve their goals and become champions.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker wakes up at 3:45 AM for cardio and is ready to start their day by 4:45 AM.
2. The speaker was evicted from their home at the age of 14 and had to move to Nashville.
3. The speaker was arrested multiple times by the age of 16.
4. The speaker played for the University of Miami football team.
5. The speaker's teammates included Warren Sapp and Ray Lewis.
6. The speaker was cut from the Canadian Football League (CFL) team, the Calgary Stampeders.
7. The speaker made $250 per week playing in the CFL.
8. The speaker had to send money back to their wife at the time.
9. The speaker was cut from the CFL and had to move back in with their parents.
10. The speaker played in the WWE and retired from wrestling in 2013.
11. The speaker's last match in the WWE was against John Cena.
12. The speaker tore their adductor and quad muscles during the match against John Cena.
13. The speaker had to get an MRI and receive medical attention after the match.
14. Despite the injury, the speaker was proud to have walked out of the stadium on their own.
15. The speaker emphasizes the importance of hard work and remembering where you came from.