From bad boy to Funky Bunch leader to church-going Hollywood A-lister, Mark Wahlberg started at the bottom and now he’s here. But the star of new action movie Mile 22 didn’t get there without learning a few life lessons along the way...
In his words: “I’ve always wanted to do right. But the wanting and the doing aren’t quite the same thing.” In other words: Actions speak louder than words. It’s no use paying lip service to good intentions. You have to talk the talk and walk the walk. It isn’t easy, but admitting it is hard is honest.
In his words: “If I wake at 3.30am, I can do a workout, be on the golf course at 6.30am, be done by 8.30am, and then get on with the rest of my stuff…” In other words: If you think you haven’t got enough time, make time. Everyone has commitments, but if you want something badly enough you can find a way.
In his words: “Look, if you’re driving down the highway at 120 miles an hour, I’d rather be sitting behind the wheel than in the back seat.” In other words: When it comes to making big decisions in life, you can’t let other people decide for you. Be responsible for yourself and your actions. The buck stops with you, so take control.
In his words: “The only way to be the best is to keep working like you got nothing. Keep getting after it and be more and more aggressive, more and more focused, every day.” In other words: Think like a contender, not like a champion. If you rest on your laurels you’ll get slow and lose your edge. Keep pushing yourself and you will always get the best from yourself.
In his words: “If I can start my day out by saying my prayers and getting myself focused, then I know I’m doing the right thing. That ten minutes helps me in every way throughout the day.” In other words: Everyone needs an anchor – be it religion, meditation or exercise. Having something positive to believe in gives you something to fall back on.
In his words: “I was given a lot of advice when I was younger that I ignored. It taught me how important listening was.” In other words: Enough said.
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