Why You Can't Stop at the Mountaintop: Jamie Foxx’s Lesson on Talent!

✎ Grab a snack and chew on today's lessons from a man who went from being adopted by his mother's adoptive parents, growing up in a racially segregated community, to becoming a Grammy-award winning musician, and a highly successful Oscar-winning actor! He's Jamie Foxx and here's my take on his Top 10 Rules for Success!

In this video, Evan Carmichael highlights the incredible journey of Jamie Foxx, from humble beginnings to becoming a Grammy Award-winning musician and Oscar-winning actor. Jamie shares his powerful story of perseverance, learning from rejection, and ultimately becoming a legend in entertainment. One of the key moments he recalls is when Oprah Winfrey intervened in his life, pushing him to understand the importance of responsibility after his role in Ray. Jamie talks about how that conversation with Oprah and Quincy Jones changed his path, helping him realize the weight of his success and the need to walk a certain way.

Jamie dives deep into the lessons he's learned over the years, like the importance of moving people with your art. He shares personal anecdotes, including his experiences on In Living Color and working with Ray Charles. He explains that, for a true artist, it’s not about fame or money but the ability to make an impact on people. Whether it’s a line from a song or a joke on stage, Jamie’s goal is to connect and move the audience, no matter how big or small.

Throughout the video, Jamie also emphasizes the importance of perseverance, especially in the face of criticism. He recounts his audition with Oliver Stone for Any Given Sunday, where he was initially told he wasn’t good enough. Instead of giving up, Jamie pushed harder, ultimately landing the role and using it as a turning point in his career. This video is packed with valuable insights on how to stay driven, take responsibility, and believe in your own potential to succeed, even when the odds are stacked against you.

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= JAMIE'S RULES =
1. Take responsibility
2. Move the people
3. Persevere
4. Be driven
5. Turn your light on
6. Play the right notes
7. Get confidence
8. Study the greats
9. Change your environment
10. Tell great stories
= BONUS =
* Have energy

✎ Shortly after his birth, Foxx was adopted and raised by his mother's adoptive parents. He was raised in the black quarter of Terrell, which at the time was a racially segregated community. He has often acknowledged his grandmother's influence in his life as one of the greatest reasons for his success. He began playing the piano when he was five years old. He first told jokes at a comedy club's open mic night in 1989, after accepting a girlfriend's dare. He won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles in the 2004 biographical film Ray. As of spring 2017, Foxx serves as host and executive producer of the new Fox game show Beat Shazam. He also a Grammy Award-winning musician, producing four albums which have charted in the top ten of the US Billboard 200. He also starred in the sketch comedy show In Living Color. In 2012, Foxx starred in the title role of the Quentin Tarantino written and directed Django Unchained.

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   • Jamie Foxx on meeting Ray Charles, ge...   92nd Street Y
   • Jamie Foxx | Charlie Rose   Charlie Rose
   • Exclusive: The Lesson Ray Charles Tau...   OWN
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