Believing in Yourself and Achieving Your Goals with Otis Wilson Jr.

Believing in yourself is only the beginning. Achieving your goals requires perseverance, hard work, and a willingness to keep moving forward despite obstacles.In this episode of Marci Talks Money (and Life), I talk with Otis Wilson Jr. about determination, resilience, personal growth, and the importance of believing in your abilities while doing the work necessary to create opportunities for yourself and others.Born blind, Otis never allowed his circumstances to define his future. He earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Southern University and an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Along the way, he built a diverse career as a journalist, radio announcer, musician, technology professional, and advocate for accessibility and opportunity.We discuss overcoming challenges, pursuing ambitious goals, education, career development, accessibility, music, leadership, and the mindset needed to achieve success. Otis shares lessons from his journey and explains how persistence, preparation, and self-belief can help people overcome barriers and make a meaningful impact.Catch Otis on his podcast, OLWJ CaptivationHere are some other resources we discuss on the episode:Freedom Scientific and JAWS for windowsAmerican Council of the BlindFollow Marci Talks Money (and Life) wherever you get your podcasts to get the episodes as they post. Visit MoneyMarci.com to check out other financial literacy resources.Podcast episodes are meant to be educational and informative. They are not professional advice or recommendations of any particular guests, products, or services.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave us a review, and stay tuned.MoneyMarci website and resourcesMoneyMarci's Guide to Financial Literacy