The Biggest Mistake People Make When Asking God for Help | Katt Williams
Comedian Katt Williams joins Lewis Howes to talk about faith, leaving home at 13, finding comedy instead of crime, and why he believes being very specific when asking God for help matters.
The gist
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Williams says he asks God for very specific things, so when they show up he knows it was not chance; at 20 he asked for a purpose besides drug dealing.
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Williams says unanswered prayers are often the answer: if you are not getting help with something, ask better questions or try something else.
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From door-to-door sales, Williams learned that 300 noes might mean 30 yeses, and that each no is feedback on how he performed.
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Williams says the audience is never wrong, so he tells a joke to himself about 35 times in the mirror and tests material in a hundred cities.
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His three truths: never stop reading and asking questions, you were perfectly made, and start by improving your meals, drinks, recreation and sleep.
"Because that was my whole thing in reading the Bible even young, was like God always at these points came down to people and was like, okay, let me find somebody who loves me. You."
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"You got so many powerful stories in your book. I want people to get a copy right now. Get a copy for your friends as well. Nine Lives, No Wives, and 69 Concubines. Powerful less..."
"Because that was my whole thing in reading the Bible even young, was like God always at these points came down to people and was like, okay, let me find somebody who loves me. You."
Lewis Howes
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"You got so many powerful stories in your book. I want people to get a copy right now. Get a copy for your friends as well. Nine Lives, No Wives, and 69 Concubines. Powerful less..."
Katt Williams
1 pick · guest
"Because that was my whole thing in reading the Bible even young, was like God always at these points came down to people and was like, okay, let me find somebody who loves me. You."
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