Kevin Hart's Journey to Success in the Entertainment Industry

TLDR Kevin Hart reflects on the global effort for racial and social justice, shares insights on success and failure, discusses career achievements, and emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and speaking out against social injustice in the entertainment industry.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Wondery Plus subscribers can listen to "How I Built This" early and ad-free.
03:26 Kevin Hart reflects on the global effort for racial and social justice, emphasizing the need for mainstream America to align and take action.
07:27 Kevin Hart discusses his new book "The Decision" and shares insights on success, emphasizing the importance of sharing one's journey to inspire others.
10:39 Kevin Hart reflects on numerous failures throughout his career, highlighting how each setback provided valuable lessons and prepared him for future opportunities in the entertainment industry.
13:56 Kevin Hart discusses his career achievements, including blockbuster movies, TV deals, and running a production company, while offering advice on navigating the entertainment industry as a person of color.
17:26 Kevin Hart emphasizes the importance of putting in hard work and effort to achieve international success in the entertainment industry, highlighting the challenges faced by people of color and the necessity of self-belief and perseverance in overcoming fear of failure.
20:35 Kevin Hart emphasizes the importance of not being silent in the face of social injustice and encourages entrepreneurs to be agents of change by actively addressing issues of police brutality and racial injustice.
24:05 Guy Raz wraps up the episode, thanking listeners and promoting upcoming shows on the podcast network.
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