Evan CarmichaelSpeaker / Author / Introvert

YOU NEED THIS Motivation | Success Like Kanye

6 Jul 2014 · 2 min

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In this impassioned monologue, the speaker denounces people who try to label or "box" him or cultural icons like Donda, arguing that such attempts expose the labelers' own ignorance. He positions himself as a motivator for those who act, emphasizing that willingness to fail is itself inspirational. The speaker criticizes those who talk without taking action, asserting that their chatter wastes time while true dream‑chasers should pursue their goals. He highlights a societal paradox: positivity and creativity are often feared, suggesting that many people are uncomfortable with bold, optimistic mindsets. Throughout, he uses profanity and a confrontational tone to stress that the opinions of offended listeners are irrelevant; what matters is sparking action in others.

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So many people are just so fucking obvious. They don't even realize that when they box me in or try to verbally put me in some type of box or put Donda in a box, that they're really showing their level of ignorance. They're putting themselves in a box. And, you know, people can write, write, write all they want, but what are people doing? And if there's anybody that's out there doing, they know how hard it is to actually do. And I'm like a motivation of the doers. If everything I did failed, which it doesn't, it actually succeeds, but if everything I did failed, just the fact that I'm willing to fail is an inspiration. People are so scared to lose that they don't even try. Like one thing that people can't say is they can't say I'm not trying, and I'm not trying my hardest, and I'm not trying to do it the best way that I know how with what little information I get. I like just doing these train of thoughts anyway. It's kind of fun because when this goes online or whatever it is, it really matters and it really doesn't matter. What matters is the people who are sparked by it. And the people who are offended by it, it doesn't fucking matter. Fuck you. Because it's about motivating the doers. And anyone that wants to sit around and talk shit, they're taking too much time talking shit about it instead of getting up off their ass and following their dreams. Because I'm here to follow my dreams, you know, and help other people follow their dreams and inspire people who are dreamers. It's crazy that we live in a world that if you're super positive and super creative, that it's scary. So what does that tell you about the mentality of most people if you're scared of like positivity and creativity?