#167: The Flight to Excellence with Captain William Thompson

Kyle Malnati's Calibrate Real Estate

lawyer, award-winning businessman, and professional speaker.

But Captain “T” did not start out in life with any special advantages. In fact, being born and raised in segregated South Carolina meant that the difficulties he faced growing up were many. But realizing his aspiration to become a pilot and becoming the first African American from the state to be accepted into the prestigious United States Air Force Academy was just the beginning of a pattern of successes in a life that extended far beyond its origins.

Captain “T” uses his life's challenges and his personal story to prove that we can all accomplish much more than we previously considered possible-and that we should strive for things that we have even considered unattainable. It doesn’t take special gifts or talents either, the author insists. He credits his P4 System (Principles, People, Flight Plan, and Performance) as the foundation that enabled him to literally pilot his way to success and ultimately become a multimillionaire in the process.

Captain “T” joins the Calibrate Real Estate Podcast this week to discuss his new book, The Flight to Excellence, and how it can inspire and instructs executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone with a strong desire to reach extraordinary heights. Tune in to learn more!

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Written & Produced by Anne Russell Hosted by Kyle Malnati

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