Part 4/7:
Reflections on Environment and Success
Fletcher discusses how growing up in a rough environment, such as Compton or similar tough neighborhoods, can cultivate strength and resilience. He suggests that adversity, including familial abuse, can prepare individuals to handle challenges outside the home. As an example, he references boxer Terence "Bud" Crawford, who endured a difficult childhood where his mother paid neighborhood kids to beat him—an upbringing that contributed to his toughness and success in the ring.
He also draws parallels with popular celebrities like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who experienced challenging childhoods. Fletcher emphasizes that despite a terrible upbringing, such hardships can produce individuals with extraordinary mental and physical strength.