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  • Adjusting to a New Normal: When Stability Disappears

    Adjusting to a New Normal: When Stability Disappears
    2026/04/20
    What happens when everything you’ve relied on… suddenly changes? In this episode of In the Know with Tony Reeves, I take you back to a pivotal moment in my life—leaving a steady paycheck to start my own law practice. What seemed like a bold and exciting move quickly became something much deeper: a confrontation with uncertainty, fear, and responsibility. From losing the predictability of a direct deposit…
    To realizing no one else was responsible for generating income…
    To the moment it truly hit: “When am I getting paid again?” This episode isn’t just about entrepreneurship—it’s about identity, conditioning, and what it really means to adjust when your “normal” disappears. If you’ve ever:
    • Left a stable job
    • Faced a financial or personal transition
    • Or found yourself in unfamiliar territory
    This conversation will resonate. Because the truth is…
    Your new normal isn’t something you find—it’s something you build.

    📣 Call to Action If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone navigating their own transition—and don’t forget to follow In the Know with Tony Reeves for more real conversations about growth, mindset, and navigating life’s turning points.

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    15 分
  • Comfort vs. Risk: The Scariest Decision I Ever Made

    Comfort vs. Risk: The Scariest Decision I Ever Made
    2026/04/16
    There comes a point in life where you have to make a decision most people aren’t prepared for…

    Do you hold on to the comfort you worked so hard to achieve—or do you take a risk on yourself?

    In this episode, I walk through one of the most defining moments of my life. After years of struggling just to survive—stretching groceries, living paycheck to paycheck, and dealing with instability—I finally reached a level of comfort through my military career.

    Stable income. Housing covered. Food covered. A lifestyle I never imagined.

    And then I had to decide whether to walk away from all of it.

    This isn’t just a story about career decisions. It’s about fear, control, and what it really means to bet on yourself when you finally have something to lose.

    If you’ve ever felt stuck between staying safe and stepping into something greater, this episode is for you.

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    19 分
  • Proving Myself to Me: The Truth About Motivation

    Proving Myself to Me: The Truth About Motivation
    2026/04/13
    What really drives you?

    In this episode, Tony Reeves breaks down a powerful truth most people overlook—motivation isn’t a straight line. It shifts, evolves, and sometimes starts from places we don’t fully understand.

    Drawing from his own journey—from leaving Pine Bluff to attending the University of Tampa—Tony shares how his initial motivation wasn’t about purpose or planning… it was about proving someone wrong. But once he got there, a deeper question emerged:

    “Now what?”

    What follows is a raw and honest reflection on:
    • How motivation can be both positive and negative
    • Why chasing validation can blind you to better opportunities
    • The difference between getting somewhere and building something there
    • How life’s unexpected opportunities can reshape your purpose
    • Why your motivation must evolve if you want to grow


    This episode is a reminder that the journey doesn’t end when you arrive—it changes.
    If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your direction, your purpose, or your next move… this conversation is for you.

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    20 分
  • Imposter Syndrome Doesn’t Care About Your Success

    Imposter Syndrome Doesn’t Care About Your Success
    2026/04/09
    Even after decades of achievement, imposter syndrome can still show up.

    In this episode, I reflect on a reunion with law school classmates that forced me to confront how I see myself versus how others see me—and why that gap matters.

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    8 分
  • If You’re Still Talking About It… It’s a Hobby

    If You’re Still Talking About It… It’s a Hobby
    2026/04/06
    This episode is personal.
    I take you back to a defining moment in my career—when I thought I was on track to become a partner after years of dedication… only to be told it wasn’t enough.
    What followed were two conversations that changed everything:
    • One that helped me understand the value of my time
    • And another that forced me to make a decision


    A close friend told me something I’ll never forget:
    If we’re still having this conversation months from now… it’s a hobby.
    And my wife gave me the clarity I didn’t know I needed:
    Pick a lane.
    This episode is about:
    • Knowing when you’re wasting time vs. building toward something real
    • The difference between support and motivation
    • Why unclear expectations can cost you years
    • And how the right voices in your life can push you to act


    If you’re at a crossroads—career, business, or life—this one is for you.
    🎯 Key takeaway: You can get money back. You can get opportunities again. You cannot get your time back.This episode is personal.
    I take you back to a defining moment in my career—when I thought I was on track to become a partner after years of dedication… only to be told it wasn’t enough.
    What followed were two conversations that changed everything:
    • One that helped me understand the value of my time
    • And another that forced me to make a decision


    A close friend told me something I’ll never forget:
    If we’re still having this conversation months from now… it’s a hobby.
    And my wife gave me the clarity I didn’t know I needed:
    Pick a lane.
    This episode is about:
    • Knowing when you’re wasting time vs. building toward something real
    • The difference between support and motivation
    • Why unclear expectations can cost you years
    • And how the right voices in your life can push you to act


    If you’re at a crossroads—career, business, or life—this one is for you.
    🎯 Key takeaway: You can get money back. You can get opportunities again. You cannot get your time back.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
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    16 分
  • Black Gen X at PWIs: The Experience No One Talks About

    Black Gen X at PWIs: The Experience No One Talks About
    2026/04/02
    Most people remember A Different World as a celebration of HBCU life.

    But for Black Gen X students attending predominantly white institutions… it meant something very different.

    In this episode, I reflect on my experience entering college in the late ’80s—at a time when being a minority on campus wasn’t just about numbers, it was about navigating an environment that wasn’t built with you in mind.

    We didn’t just go to class. We built community. We created culture. We found ways to belong.

    And along the way, shows like A Different World became more than entertainment—they became a reflection of pieces of our reality.

    This is a perspective you don’t hear often… but one that shaped an entire generation.


    👉 If this resonates with you, follow the podcast for more real-world insights and lived experiences. 👉 For deeper perspectives on navigating systems and adapting to environments, check out my digital guides—link in the description.

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    10 分
  • Shoot for the Moon… But What Happens When You Actually Land?

    Shoot for the Moon… But What Happens When You Actually Land?
    2026/03/30
    What happens when you finally reach the goal you’ve been chasing?

    We’re taught to shoot for the moon—to set big goals, work hard, and push forward no matter what. But no one really talks about what happens when you actually get there.

    In this episode of In The Know with Tony Reeves, I share a personal reflection on my journey to becoming a judge—and the unexpected reality that came with it. Because the truth is, even when you’re doing everything right… there can still be a part of you that never fully believed you’d make it.
    And when you do?

    That’s when the real work begins.
    We’re talking about:
    • Why success can feel surreal—even when you’ve earned it
    • The hidden danger of not preparing for after the goal
    • How imposter syndrome shows up when you least expect it
    • Why you must mentally make space for your own success
    • How to embrace your new reality without losing who you are

    If you’ve ever chased something big—or you’re in the process of getting there—this episode will challenge how you think about success, identity, and what comes next.
    Because sometimes… the hardest part isn’t getting there.
    It’s believing you deserve to stay.

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    12 分
  • Stop Saying “I Know My Worth” — Start Leveraging Your Value

    Stop Saying “I Know My Worth” — Start Leveraging Your Value
    2026/03/26
    Many professionals say the same phrase when they feel disrespected at work:
    “I know my worth.”
    But in professional environments, that statement rarely creates leverage.
    In this episode, I reflect on a resignation letter I wrote nearly 20 years ago and the lesson I didn’t fully understand at the time.
    There is a critical difference between worth and value.
    Worth is personal. Value is measurable.
    Organizations make decisions based on cost-benefit analysis, not emotional statements about personal worth.
    In this conversation, I discuss:
    • Why employers respond to value instead of worth • How professionals weaken their negotiating position without realizing it • The power of quantifying what you bring to the table • Why understanding your value gives you real career leverage
    If you want more control over your career direction, negotiations, and professional positioning, understanding this distinction is essential.



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    10 分