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May 13, 2026 5 min

Be the Standard

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In this episode of The Mic & Ike Podcast, Isaac reflects on what it means to be the standard in real life, not just when everything looks perfect. After speaking at the Upward Bound 60th Anniversary Gala, Isaac opens up about using his voice, showing up before everything feels fully figured out, and learning not to shrink in a humbling season. This week’s Eight Count moves through lessons from a new job, LinkedIn overthinking, keeping promises to yourself, Beyoncé moving like the standard, Durand Bernarr giving real R&B, making room for grief, and betting on yourself before anybody else does. This episode is about rebuilding, staying committed, and understanding that sometimes the uncomfortable season is not punishment. Sometimes it’s preparation.

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Isaac reflects on showing up, rebuilding, and refusing to shrink in a humbling season. Episode 8 explores keeping promises to yourself, using what you have, betting on yourself, and becoming the standard even when life is not perfectly lined up.

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