Ep - 21 🧠 Breaking the First Lie

Being first-generation isn’t just about being the first to earn a degree.It’s about being the first to silence a lie.Dave Shelton shares that as early as sixth grade, he overheard an adult say, “He’s not smart.”That single sentence followed him for 30 years.He worked full-time while earning credits.School, lunch, gym—then eight hours of work every day.And all along, that voice echoed: you’re not smart enough.That belief shaped his mindset.Until he decided it wouldn’t shape his future.Today, Dave stands as a first-generation college graduate, rewriting not just his story—but the story passed down to his children.This isn’t just education.This is healing a mindset.💥 Sometimes the first thing you earn isn’t a degree—it’s belief.#Tru2SuccessPodcast #FirstGeneration #BreakingBarriers #MindsetShift #NeverTooLate #RewriteYourStory #SNHU2025