The Biggest Movie Star in The World
This video was sent to me recently. It shows pretty much a highlight reel of Will Smith’s best quotes and the way he lives his life. I admire the guy immensely and his drive is something I hope to emulate in my own life, as would anybody hoping to achieve their goals.
Enjoy the video and you might want to take notes. It’s that GOOD.
Case Study: The Work Ethic Of Lil Wayne
The guy is one of the most successful rappers in the world, in a time when people just aren’t buying music like they used to. How does he do it? How does he connect with his audience? More importantly, what you can take away from these videos is the part about how Lil Wayne makes his product as great as it is. His work ethic has taken him from a young up and coming artist to a prodigy in a business where acts come and go daily.
Lil Wayne has been rapping since long before he was a teenager and had his first album released at age 12. His first real commercial success was at around age 16 and he’s now in his mid-20′s, and considering that he’s probably what many would consider as the hottest artist out right now it seems very applicable that the Gladwell rule of 10,000 hours of practice is in effect and he’s producing his best work now.
My favorite quote from the interview with Katie Couric is when he talks about not trying to make something “good” but rather just focusing on the hard work and letting the good results come to him. How can you improve your work ethic for your dream or career path?
