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Summary

This transcript emphasizes the importance of drive over talent in achieving success. The speaker explains that having exceptional skills without the necessary drive will not lead to breakthroughs. Conversely, someone with a high level of drive, even with less talent, has a greater chance of succeeding. The discussion encourages self-sufficiency, perseverance through difficult moments, and warns against relying on others who may lack the same drive. Ultimately, success is tied to continuous effort, self-motivation, and never waiting for external validation or opportunities.

Takeaways

• 💪 The combination of drive and skill is essential, but drive is more important. Someone with high skill but low drive won't succeed, while someone with high drive and moderate skill has a chance.
• 🚀 When seeking partners or collaborators, prioritize those with the same or greater level of drive, even if their talent is not as high.
• ⏳ Many people give up when things get tough, but the ones who succeed push through challenges and continue moving forward, even when the path is uncertain.
• 🐝 The story of the bee stuck behind a screen door is a metaphor for persistence: if it had kept going in the right direction, it would have found freedom. Likewise, perseverance is key to breaking through barriers.
• 🎨 In art, logic and financial considerations can hold you back. To create great work, focus on your passion and drive rather than relying on calculated success.
• 👥 Surrounding yourself with people who have talent but no drive will create frustration and hold you back. It's better to work with people who share your level of determination.
• 🔄 Procrastination becomes a habit. Always take action now rather than putting things off until tomorrow, or it becomes harder to break the cycle of inaction.
• 🎯 You don't need someone else to 'ordain' you for success. Drive is what separates those who make it from those who don't, not just luck or talent.
• 🔥 Resentment builds when you don't live up to your potential. If you aren't pushing yourself to achieve your goals, that bitterness can seep into every aspect of your life.
• 💡 The core message is to rely on your own drive, not wait for external validation. Success comes from continual effort, not from being discovered or 'getting lucky.'

Q & A

What is the main argument the speaker makes about the relationship between drive and skill?

The speaker argues that drive is more important than skill in achieving success. A person with high skill but low drive will not succeed, while a person with high drive and moderate skill has a better chance.

How does the speaker define the scale of drive?

The speaker uses a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 representing the highest level of drive and 0 being the least. They emphasize that high drive is essential for success.

Why does the speaker believe that people with high skill but low drive do not succeed?

According to the speaker, people with high skill but low drive tend to give up when faced with challenges. They stop when things become difficult because it wasn’t truly important to them to succeed.

What does the speaker suggest about working with people who don’t have the same level of drive?

The speaker warns against working with people who lack the same level of drive, even if they are highly skilled. They argue that it will lead to frustration because those individuals won’t show up or commit to the same extent.

What comparison does the speaker make between logic and art?

The speaker explains that logic and art don’t go well together, and that great art requires one to forgo logic. Creating based on logic produces calculated, commercialized work, not genuine art.

How does the speaker use the example of the bee to explain persistence?

The speaker describes a bee trying to escape through a screen door, turning back when it gets difficult. This mirrors how humans often give up when they’re close to achieving their goals, not realizing they just need to keep pushing forward.

What does the speaker say about waiting for someone to 'ordain' success?

The speaker emphasizes that waiting for someone to recognize your talent and make you successful is a flawed mindset. Success comes from personal drive and consistent effort, not external validation.

Why does the speaker believe that resentment builds in people who don’t follow their passion?

The speaker explains that when people don't pursue their goals and live up to their potential, they become increasingly resentful. This resentment impacts their relationships and personal well-being over time.

What advice does the speaker give about forming partnerships in business?

The speaker advises only working with people who have the same level of drive. Partnering with talented but unmotivated individuals leads to constant frustration and delays in progress.

What final message does the speaker give about achieving success?

The speaker stresses that success comes from continuous effort and drive, not luck or talent alone. They encourage listeners to stop putting off hard work and start taking action every day.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Drive Beats Skill

This paragraph discusses the importance of drive over skill. The speaker explains that even if someone has a high level of skill (on a scale of 0 to 10), without the necessary drive, they won't succeed. Conversely, a person with lesser skills but a strong drive has a much better chance of success. The key takeaway is that the drive, or willingness to push through challenges, is what ultimately determines success. The speaker also highlights that perfection is not the goal; greatness comes from uniqueness, not flawlessness.

05:03

🐝 The Bee Metaphor

The speaker compares a bee's struggle to escape through a screen door to the human tendency to give up when things get tough. Just like the bee turning around instead of continuing in the right direction, people often quit when their journey becomes difficult or uncertain. The speaker shares a personal lesson: success only comes by pushing through tough times, even when it feels like nothing is working. Persistence is key, and stopping too early will prevent one from achieving their potential.

10:03

🔥 The Consequences of Not Trying Hard Enough

This paragraph explores the long-term emotional toll of not putting in maximum effort. The speaker reflects on how resentment builds over time if someone has talent but never fully utilizes it. This frustration leads to bitterness and affects not only the individual but also everyone around them. As people age and realize their missed opportunities, this regret and resentment grow deeper. The speaker emphasizes the importance of seizing every day to work hard and avoid becoming someone who is perpetually angry and dissatisfied.

15:06

💡 Drive and Independence

The final paragraph emphasizes self-sufficiency and the importance of surrounding oneself with equally driven people. The speaker stresses that you don’t need others to succeed, especially if they lack the necessary drive. While it's beneficial to have help, that help should come from those who share your level of dedication. The speaker argues that talent without drive is useless and encourages the audience to focus on finding people who match their work ethic. Ultimately, success is about consistent effort, not luck or external validation.

Keywords

💡Drive

Drive, in this context, refers to the inner motivation and relentless energy one has to keep pushing forward despite difficulties. The speaker emphasizes that without strong drive, talent alone is insufficient for success. Drive, ranked on a scale of 0 to 10, is stressed as the most critical factor in achieving goals. For example, someone with a drive level of 10 but skill level of 5 has a better chance of succeeding than someone with a skill level of 10 but drive at 5.

💡Talent

Talent is the natural ability or skill in a particular area, such as music or art. The speaker acknowledges that talent is important, but argues that without the drive to back it up, talent alone won't bring success. They explain that talented individuals often fall short because they lack the necessary work ethic to push through difficult times.

💡Perfection

Perfection, as discussed in the video, is not the goal for those seeking greatness. The speaker explains that no artist has ever been perfect, and that flaws and imperfections are often what make artists unique and memorable. This idea counters the misconception that perfection leads to success.

💡Logic

Logic represents a structured and calculated approach to decision-making. In the video, the speaker argues that logic often doesn’t align with artistic creativity. To create great art, one must let go of pure logic and embrace the unknown, as art comes from passion and unpredictability rather than cold calculations.

💡Resentment

Resentment refers to the frustration and anger that builds over time when someone doesn't live up to their potential. The speaker warns that this bitterness can grow if people fail to act on their talents and ambitions, leading to a miserable and isolated life. Resentment also stems from regret over wasted time and opportunities.

💡Sweat equity

Sweat equity is the effort and hard work one invests into their craft or business. In the speech, it is used to emphasize the importance of putting in hours of work to succeed. The speaker notes that those who don't invest this 'sweat equity' are unlikely to reach their full potential, regardless of their talent.

💡Self-sufficiency

Self-sufficiency means being able to rely on oneself without needing the help or validation of others. The speaker stresses that true success comes when an individual realizes they don’t need others to achieve their goals. They encourage listeners to stop relying on friends with less drive or talent and to focus on their own abilities.

💡Persistence

Persistence is the determination to continue striving toward a goal, even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. The speaker reflects on their own experiences, sharing how they could have quit when their videos received no attention, but persistence led them to eventually find success. This concept is tied to the importance of never giving up.

💡Isolation

Isolation in the video refers to the consequence of failing to pursue one's potential. The speaker suggests that when people neglect their goals, it creates bitterness, which can lead to alienating behavior and ultimately drive away those around them, leaving them isolated and alone.

💡Commerce vs. Art

The distinction between commerce and art is drawn to show that business-driven decisions (commerce) often result in calculated but uninspired work. The speaker critiques this approach, explaining that true art comes from passion and authenticity, not from following formulas for financial success.

Highlights

Skill alone isn't enough; drive determines success.

A person with less skill but more drive has a better chance than someone with more skill but less drive.

Choosing partners in work and projects based on their drive is more critical than choosing them based on their talent.

People fail not due to lack of skill but because of their lack of drive.

Greatness comes from uniqueness, not perfection.

Artists who succeed often have imperfections that set them apart.

Logic and creativity are often incompatible; success in art requires setting aside pure logic.

Keep pushing forward, even when things get difficult or uncertain; this perseverance leads to success.

Drive is more important than external validation; relying on others for validation or success is a mistake.

People with high drive will keep going despite challenges, while those without will stop at the first sign of difficulty.

Waiting for external approval or for someone to 'ordain' your success is futile; success comes from within.

Resentment builds over time when people with talent don't put in the necessary work.

Procrastination leads to a cycle of putting things off until it's too late.

Self-sufficiency in pursuing your goals is essential; you don't need to depend on others if they don't match your drive.

Time is limited; the more time you waste, the more bitter you become, and the harder it gets to change.

Transcripts

I know that it doesn't matter if your

skill level is at the top of the top if

your drive is at the middle of the road

if you have drive you know let's say 0

to 10 10 being the most Drive zero being

the least that's our scale 10 right 0 to

10 if your drive is on five and your

skills on 10 you got no shot if your

drive is on 10 and your skills on five

you got a shot and this is the way it

works took me a really long time to

realize this but this is why it's so

important to not tie yourself to anyone

that you may think is such a great

person at whatever whatever skill level

they have that's amazing if their Drive

isn't matching your drive then you will

have the hardest time just getting them

to show up getting them on board getting

them to come do what you need them to do

in order to get where you know you could

get because of the drive you have this

is what I want everyone to understand

the people that aren't successful in my

opinion it's not because of their lack

of skill it's because of their lack of

Drive the people who have the most

amount of skill but no drive will never

break through because they won't do

enough work to break through as soon as

they get towards the end of like

something hard they will stop as soon as

something becomes the least bit

difficult in their life they'll stop

they'll always have a reason to stop

because it was never really important to

them to begin with that's the point in

other words the the level of drive if

you're looking for people to help you in

what you're doing that's what you search

for who has the most Drive their talent

could be less but when you look through

time at all the people who have

succeeded we know of the people who have

succeeded and every artist has their

imperfections and Perfection is not what

anyone is searching for when they're

trying to find you know someone who they

love to listen to we're not looking for

Perfection the human brain is looking

for greatness greatness comes in its in

a unique form uniqueness greatness is a

part of uniqueness it's not a part of

being

perfect I can't think of any artists

through time that have ever been perfect

there's always something that's weird

something that's off something that

doesn't work quite right and that makes

them great some difference some

hindrance something that holds them back

so this is what I want you to know also

I through

time always Tred to get people I knew

you know you you try to like start

businesses with your friends you try to

always like have somebody with you why

because you feel stronger when that's

the case at least this is my experience

I felt like if I had this person's help

I'd feel I'd be stronger it makes you

feel more empowered more emboldened more

just everything is is wow this is I feel

Bolder because this dude is here okay

so and that could be because you think

they're more talented than you it's a

very common thing but if that person

doesn't have the same level of drive you

have all it's going to do is create

upset every time you're trying to get

things going and they don't show up they

cancel every time you want to go in this

direction because it can't hurt it's

just a constant push but they they

always give you reasons why it's a bad

idea and these reasons are always tied

to effort they're tied to how hard it be

they're tied to where's the money going

to come from when's there going to

they're tied to everything that you

cannot think about in the art world you

cannot make whether you succeed or not

dependent on how it financially is going

to make sense as soon as you're doing

that you're really putting yourself in a

bad position everyone who will tell you

that logic and art and music they don't

really go together they're you know

never the twain shall meet opposite

sides of what's going on and there's a

reason because in order to be a great

artist you sort of have to forgo logic

you have to let that

disappear you cannot be locked in a

logical world and really create great

art you can create calculated art you

know which isn't art like that's why you

get these sequels when they're they're

made based on what the audience will

like and the audience does doesn't like

them because that's not what good art is

that's Commerce you know and it's a

totally different thing so if you think

that you'll be able to use logic to

determine what the right path is for art

no what you need to do is use drive to

just keep going something interesting

happened to me today and I just want to

share with you guys I it's just funny

sometimes things hit me like this right

there's this B

on the inside of my screen door like

this sliding door so he was on the

outside he wasn't on the inside he was

on the outside of you know exposed to

the world let's say but the screen was

blocking him and he was behind it so he

didn't know how to get out and I'm

watching this bee and I'm thinking you

know keep go that way he starts walking

the right way and the bees he keeps

going then all of a sudden you guys know

what happens probably the Beast stops

decides to turn around and start walking

the other way all I kept thinking as I'm

watching this is this is such a good

representation of every human soul who

gives up when they're on the way to

their Journey they're on the way and

it's getting harder it's getting longer

it's getting less certain it's getting

to the point where they don't know what

will happen if they keep going in that

direction and they're they just give up

they turn around they start walking the

other way this is why people who get

lost in the woods often mess up they'll

walk around in circles constantly it's

not exactly the same point the point

with the be makes so much sense to me

where it's

like in in the woods if you know you're

walking in a straight line you just walk

far enough in a straight line you're way

better off than walking around in

circles but that's different because you

actually need a bearing to determine

where a straight line is in the woods so

it's kind of different when I look at

the B situation he's walking in a

direction and he's on this big screen

and he probably can't tell what's in

front of him all he had to do was keep

going when it got long when it got too

hard when it got to a point where he

didn't know what was going to happen

next if he just kept going he would get

to the end of the screen and he would be

free he'd be able to fly out that

freaking screen I'm going to point the

finger at myself for so long I thought

it when it got hard I wouldn't I would

stop trying I'd pivot i' do something

else I've always been doing music my

whole life but this concept of when it

gets hard keep going you don't know how

many videos I put out I got no views no

likes no nothing video after video after

video I could have easily stopped and

turned

around you'd never see me if I did so

this means a lot to me this concept the

idea that you just keep going is

everything you push and you don't need

anyone to ordain to you and come down

and say Hey you you're you're going to

be famous I'm going to sign you to a

label I'm going to you are ordained you

will be successful that's what people

think people who want to be great

musicians a lot of times if they're

especially the super talented ones

they're going to think it's just coming

to them they're going to think they've

done enough they're so good at their

instrument it it should come to them

they don't have to keep trying and work

harder and have the drive that somebody

has who really really really needs it

it's everything to them they won't be

able to look at themselves in the mirror

another day unless they're trying as

hard as they can if you're not that

person become that person or I venture

to say you don't even really want this

because if you do you can become that

person the person who's sick of

themselves when they don't work as hard

as they possibly can that day every day

you never sleep until you've done every

possible thing you can do that day you

don't say I'll do it tomorrow I'm just

going to go to sleep I'll do this

tomorrow I'll do that tomorrow your life

becomes you're putting it off till

tomorrow and one day every day you have

is gone one day it all runs out and I

got a I got a news for you before you

just turn this whole thing off you know

tune me out completely let me just say

this if you think you're okay with that

you you won't be upset if you have all

this talent and you never actually work

hard enough you never put in those sweat

hours that that Sweat Equity you never

put that in

you think you may only be hurting

yourself it's absolutely wrong you'll

hurt every single one around you

everyone near you everyone connected

with you from your pets all the way up

the line your girlfriend your wife and

if if you're female the opposite right

or whatever the same sex I don't the

point is brother sister cousin husband

everybody near you friends relatives the

whole thing your parents you think you

won't fly off the hand every chance you

get because the resentment inside is

deep the fact that you resent your days

in this world when you realize you don't

get them back every see that's the thing

if if you know anybody who does this

kind of thing who's so talented and

never takes it

anywhere they're hiding it now they're

hiding their resentment now for how they

feel about themselves But as time goes

by and the less days they have left in

their life once they realize see

everybody thinks they live forever when

they're young but a certain point after

a certain point in time once you realize

for whatever reason that your days are

numbered and a certain one day it will

come an end you start getting more and

more and more and more bitter and this

could be it doesn't have to be when

you're old you could notice this early

but the point is once you notice that

and you still don't do this thing like

it could be too late for you then to do

this kind of trying the kind of trying

you need to do to succeed if could be

too freaking late by the time you

realize it so I just want everyone to

realize

that that it's not something you can

really foresee yourself being is a

resentful person who flies off the

handle and snaps every chance they get

gets mad for no reason is basically

trying to prove themsel to everyone they

talk to trying to prove to every single

person like it starts arguments out of

nowhere it gets really deeply hurt and

offended easily

why do you think that is it's because

you know deep down inside you aren't

living up to who you are that's why it

happens and every day you continue to do

that it gets

worse and everyone around you will pay

the price and if you're not already

isolated you'll become an isolated

person somebody who has very few people

around them very few people who can even

stand to be around them because once you

start acting like that you'll be

surprised the people who have to be

around you maybe will and once they

think they don't either cuz it's just

too much they don't want to deal with

you they won't either so you're setting

yourself up for that if you think you

can go through life half trying waiting

for somebody to ordain that you're the

one because it ain't the way it works

you become the one by having the drive

so this also I want to tie into this if

you think you need somebody to help you

in business or or to to to to help you

get what you're doing your career off

off the ground you don't it you just

need you only you you put it on you and

if you need a producer to help you

that's great because he's a Hired Hand

or somebody who is like you who has this

kind of mentality where he's drives to

the 20th power the dude is way driven

but you don't need to pick a friend

who's really talented who's got no drive

you need people who have drive on your

level if you're going to do anything

with them and try to be successful

because if you don't if you pick the I

would rather have somebody with less

talent and equal drive to me if I'm

going to do anything with them because

if anybody has less than that I'm

chasing them I gotta F I got to find

them they're not here they don't show up

I'm disappointed when they don't come I

got to clear that out of my head before

I could do anything I'm dealing with the

repercussions of their lack of drive and

I don't want that once I realized I

could be self-sufficient everything

changed for me but you got to shed the

ability of thinking you the thought

process of thinking you need them you

got to shed the the the whole thing

thinking that without them you're not as

capable without them you're not as

strong without them you don't have as

great of a chance it's not true if they

had as much drive as you then that might

be true but if they got no drive or they

just say they have drive but they never

actually keep showing up and actually

prove the drive then it's worthless them

saying they have drive it's also

worthless regretting your past days

anytime you think you'll do it tomorrow

makes no sense do it right now right now

is the moment to do it and then tomorrow

you do the same thing because it's once

you start putting it off till tomorrow

that becomes a habit I'm going to put it

off till tomorrow I'm going to do that

okay that's I'm a little tired today I'm

going to do that later that becomes a

habit just like working becomes a habit

just like every day putting out anything

is hard and it becomes a habit when you

do

you know what I'm saying put the work in

every day the drive in every day then

you don't need somebody to say hey

you're the guy I want to make you

successful every musician who's ever

thought they need to be signed should

take comfort in the fact that of knowing

that today you don't today the men the

people who like the what separates the

men from the boys this applies to all

you know any gender but the truth is

what separates the men from the boys is

Drive the people who say they really

want it from the people who say they

don't want it is

drive that's the

difference okay if you think that you

really want it prove it prove it and if

you think you you want it but you're not

sure and and you always do it tomorrow

then don't be surprised when the clock

runs out and you become resentful every

day before that more and more and more

and you realize how you have this hate

and this anger in yourself and you don't

know how it got there this is how it got

there all right and every day is another

chance for you to turn this around and

change it up until you're gone so you

might as well start now because the less

time you have left the more resentful

you will be and the harder it will be to

change you so I hope you guys dug it

honestly this is one of those things

that it means a lot to me it means so

much to me so I I have to share it

because I believe each one of you is way

more than capable within yourself you

don't need any help but if you want to

to reach out to help it better be people

with the drive like you have because

then you can keep going and your drive

with their Drive will work and it

doesn't matter if their talent is as

high as somebody who may have all the

talent and no drive that does not matter

that person doesn't stand a chance all

the people who are successful it's

because their Drive was super successful

you cannot count on getting lucky you

cannot count on I must get lucky that's

a ridiculous way to live life you are

the luck you put it into everything you

do all right do me a favor throw a

little luck or any sort of positivity

down in the comment section show people

what's really good about things you've

achieved through this all right or what

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within yourself you got this