About this episode13-year-old Corey Jackson shares his journey from a six-year-old breakdancer to an independent recording artis…AI summary
13-year-old Corey Jackson shares his journey from a six-year-old breakdancer to an independent recording artist and motivational speaker, highlighting how homeschooling allowed him to pursue his business and music career goals. He details his four-year quest to meet T.I., his strategy of taking big risks to secure meetings with industry legends like Birdman, and his commitment to using his platform for community philanthropy.
Key takeaways 5
Homeschooling provides the flexibility needed for high-performing youth in specialized fields like music and business, allowing them to focus on their craft without traditional school distractions.
Corey's 'Five Keys to Success' are hard work, determination, dedication, motivation, and ambition, which he applies to both his education and his music career.
Taking calculated risks is essential for achieving big rewards; Corey illustrates this by driving to Miami on New Year's Eve with no hotel booked to meet Birdman, resulting in financial support and a studio meeting.
Motivation should stem from a desire to improve others' lives; Corey cites Will Smith's advice that one's work should be something others can relate to and take value from.
The importance of having a strong support system and mentorship, specifically from his father, who helped him develop a marketing plan for his 'Looking for T.I.' campaign.
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“You want something you got to work for absolutely... you got to go to sleep dreaming you wake up your feet touch the ground and your feet touch the concrete you know you got to go get it right.”
▶ 11:05Corey explaining the philosophy instilled by his father about the necessity of action over mere dreaming.
“Whatever you're doing make sure you're doing something that can improve lives whether it's motivational speaking or if you're doing in your music doing something do something that somebody else can relate to and they can take from it.”
▶ 7:03Corey sharing advice he learned from Will Smith about the purpose of creative work.
“You got to do stuff you never done to get things you never had.”
▶ 1:01:27Corey's response to Birdman after being reprimanded for showing up at his house unannounced, justifying his bold approach.
“Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard normal or expected a person who is unusual.”
▶ 50:29T.I. defining Corey as an 'anomaly' because he has achieved more at 13 than many adults twice his age.
Chapters & Sections (50)▼
0:00Benefits of Homeschooling for Career Goalschapter2
0:00Benefits of Homeschooling for Career Goals
1:39Overcoming Obstacles in a Long-Term Search
5:24Early Life Influences on Music Careerchapter2
5:24Early Life Influences on Music Career
8:20Childhood Success and Keys to Achieving Goals
9:53Importance of Hard Work and Ambition in Lifechapter2
9:53Importance of Hard Work and Ambition in Life
11:33Mischief with a Mailbox
14:32Setting Goals and Meeting Influencers in Personchapter3
14:32Setting New Goals After Meeting Influential Figure
16:19Academic Pursuits and Personal Development
17:44Managing Distractions in a High-Pressure Industry
19:16Homeschooling vs Traditional Education Methodschapter3
19:16Homeschooling vs Traditional Education Methods
21:24Account of Getting Arrested in a Mall
22:40Overcoming Adversity with Support and Positive Mindset
24:11Overcoming Adversity through Hard Work and Dedicationchapter3
24:11Overcoming Adversity through Hard Work and Dedication
25:50Navigating Dark Moments and Self-Discovery
27:04Invocation of the Fifth Amendment Rights
29:41Charges and Outcome of a Misdemeanor Casechapter2
29:41Account of a Police Encounter and Court Outcome
31:52Overcoming Adversity and Pursuing Personal Growth
34:34Childhood Memories of a Motivational Speakerchapter3
34:34Motivational Speaking Engagement at High School
35:52Childhood Experiences and Overcoming Adversity
37:12Importance of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
39:15Overcoming Adversity through Determination and Community Servicechapter3
39:15Overcoming Challenges through Determination and Community Service
40:51Following One's Dreams and Setting High Standards
42:08Importance of Mentorship and Family Bonding
44:11Mentorship and Career Development in Hip-Hopchapter2
44:11Mentorship and Career Development in Hip-Hop
46:34Parenting Strategies for Raising Well-Behaved Children
48:28Family Influence on Career Choiceschapter4
48:28Celebrity's Family Life and Career Influences
50:59Taking Big Risks for Big Rewards
52:38Overcoming Obstacles and Taking Risks in Life
54:01New Year's Eve Debauchery and Morning After
55:18Investigating a Celebrity's Private Residencechapter9
55:18Investigating a Celebrity's Private Residence
58:02Breaking and Entering into a Residential Yard
59:16Encounter with Birdman and Unpleasant Consequences
1:00:32Confrontation with a Parent or Authority Figure
1:02:34Overcoming Financial Struggles and Uncertainty
1:03:47Confrontation at a House with a Police Officer
1:05:02Taking Big Risks for Potential Rewards
1:06:16Inspiring Youth through Music and Motivation
1:07:39Embracing Authenticity and Following One's Passion
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