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Damian Lillard Exposes The Business Of The NBA, We Believe Warriors & Untold D-Rose Stories
After 11 years in Portland, the guest experienced a sudden trade and divorce, leading to a period of isolation where he focused on training and family rather than seeking validation.takeaway“I'm not emotional over criticism no more. I'm not emotional over praise. I'm not looking for no validation. Like, you know, I know that I've done it. You know, my body of work speaks for itself for my consistency speaksquote
TI What is the Value of the Kendrick Drake Beef | Kill The King New Music | Big Boy 30 Interview
discusses his 30-year career longevity, attributing it to authenticity and ignoring external validation, while detailing his transition into stand-up comedy and upcoming musical projects.summaryLongevity Strategy: T.I. maintains relevance by being genuine and evolving his consciousness rather than seeking external validation, noting that waiting for approval would have kept him stagnant.takeaway
Big Boy Reacts To Marlon Wayans Comedy Special “God Loves Me” (Chris Rock, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett)
He reflects on his 40-year career, emphasizing self-belief over Hollywood validation, and shares anecdotes about his early friendship with Jada Pinkett Smith and his rivalry-turned-respect with Chris Rock.summaryHe believes in 'betting on yourself' rather than waiting for Hollywood validation, citing his decision to produce and tour his own special after years of creating opportunities without major studio backing.takeaway
Janelle Monáe Talks “Glass Onion” Movie, Float, Mercury Poisoning, and Performing Live | Interview
Monáe emphasizes that validation must start internally; she stopped seeking external approval early in her career, focusing instead on her own voice and artistic integrity.takeaway“The validation starts here. I stopped thinking about... when I first started in this... from being an independent artist... the inner voice... is how I feel about me.”quote
Logic Talks “Vinyl Days” Album, Wiz Khalifa Tour, Eminem, Crypto, Social Media, and More | Interview
Logic reflects on his evolution from seeking industry validation to prioritizing personal authenticity, family, and mental well-being.summaryPost-success detachment: After achieving major milestones like selling out arenas and performing at the Grammys, Logic reached a point where he no longer cares about external validation, inspired by artists like MF DOOM takeaway
Mikey Alfred on His Upcoming Movie, 'North Hollywood', Touring with Tyler, The Creator, Mac Miller
He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, maintaining strong character, and learning through direct experience rather than seeking external validation.summaryResilience against criticism: A pivotal moment at age 11 was receiving no applause for his film at Columbia University, only to see a peer receive a standing ovation for an abstract film. This taught him to pursue his vitakeaway