About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of social support and mentorship in achieving success.

Can anyone truly succeed alone? We explore how role models, mentors, and strong social support make upward mobility far more possible than grit alone. Summary: What role do the people around us play in shaping our success? Brothers Danny and Gilbert Murillo share how education, mentorship, and their evolving relationship helped them overcome incarceration and systemic barriers to build lives of purpose. Then, Social Mobility Lab founder Bob McKinnon explains why success is never a solo journey and how recognizing our own "dream team" can expand what's possible for ourselves and others. How To Do This Practice: Reflect on your journey: Think about where you are today and the moments that shaped your path. Consider both the opportunities you had and the challenges you overcame. Identify your dream team: Write down the people who have encouraged, protected, guided, or inspired you throughout your life. They might be family members, teachers, friends, mentors, coaches, or colleagues. Recognize their impact: For each person, note one way they helped you grow or see new possibilities. Notice how your achievements are connected not only to your own efforts, but also to the support you…

People in this episode

Guests: Danny Murillo, Gilbert Murillo, Bob McKinnon

Topics covered

• social support
• mentorship
• success
• upward mobility
• role models

Keywords

• success
• mentorship
• social support
• role models
• upward mobility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Social Mobility Lab, Greater Good Science Center, PRX

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