Mike Smith Of Find Your Grind (FYG): “You Don’t Have To Be The Best To Create Something Impactful”

“I’m not the best skater, artist or musician — I’m not even very good at any of those things. And I’m certainly not the most creative person on my team. The amount of people who expected me to fail (especially early on) because I wasn’t “the best” was honestly shocking. I tell kids all the time that they don’t have to be the best at something to lead. Truthfully, the best leaders rarely are.”

I had the pleasure to interview entrepreneur and influencer Mike Smith. From his humble beginnings in Imperial, NE, Mike has since founded two non-profits and influenced hundreds of thousands of youth in high schools, universities, and adults in boardrooms nationwide. Mike lives his life as a “professional teenager” that doubles as a motivational speaker, consultant, and ambassador. While other professional speakers struggle to remain current, Mike stays relevant by talking about what he’s doing, not what he’s done. As the Founder for THE BAY, one of the few non-profit skateparks in the country, Mike works with young people from all…