If You Can't Ditch Social Media Entirely, Try This Instead | Steve Aoki on Impact Theory
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Monster producer, musician and label-owner Steve Aoki has not only achieved incredible success in the music industry, but has managed to constantly reinvent himself to stay just ahead of global trends. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Steve Aoki shares the secrets to lasting success, his own family story, and his advice for anyone who finds themselves feeling stuck, jaded or cynical.
SHOW NOTES:
Steve shares what keeps him going at age 40 [3:06]
Steve and Tom discuss the need to connect and make an impact [6:48]
Steve describes the compulsion to achieve greatness as positive [12:32]
Steve explains how he created the space to be free and to follow his passion [15:35]
Steve shares that he really appreciates his father’s tough love [20:29]
Steve talks about family and his hopes to have kids eventually [21:51]
Steve describes how he reinvents himself in music [23:37]
Steve explains how he connects with the people he works with [29:46]
Steve talks about cynicism and how he avoids it [32:19]
Steve shares his advice for people who have gotten jaded [34:42]
Steve explains how he deals with failure when it’s so common [37:42]
Steve and Tom share the impact they want to have on the world [40:36]
QUOTES:
“Anything can happen now. I really believe that. Things that were complete dream scenarios, like DJing in space, I really think that can possibly happen.” [29:19]
“Seventy percent of the things I want to do aren’t going to happen, even at my level. And it’s going to continue to be like that. But I’m going to always aim high.” [33:09]
“I wanna push myself on every level.” [14:14]
FOLLOW STEVE:
WEBSITE: www.steveaoki.com
INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2mBO8cA
FACEBOOK: bit.ly/2kzUmcb
TWITTER: bit.ly/2l3TRr2
BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Blue, the Color of Noise: amzn.to/2mAO3Wz [2:37]
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Пікірлер: 287
It is so easy to forget that 300 views on YT means that a whole film theatre is watching you. We have to start somewhere. It's the passion for the craft that helps to persevere.
@mervantkr
4 жыл бұрын
Great Insight
@JS_mind333
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I haven't looked at it that way before. 👌🏻
@InvadableHarmony
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder :)
@osse1n
4 жыл бұрын
Upwards and onwards
@immeasurablemass652
4 жыл бұрын
so true
Focus on yourself, on what you have right in front of you, be present, be grateful. Stop comparing yourself to others, create your own path, your own route to success !
@ErikaK
4 жыл бұрын
@@rebeccav4659 :D ♡♡♡
@ladybird491
4 жыл бұрын
Preach! I create my own type of writing and succeeding.
@dannydoorod
4 жыл бұрын
Love this:)
I absolutely love that he said if they’re only five people into what I was doing them those are my five people that’s why focus on people. So many of us, myself included, get wrapped up in who hasn’t noticed yet, who isn’t our customer yet, who isn’t our fan yet. And we miss out on the key to earning the 1000 true fans
@lukehudson9684
2 жыл бұрын
36:00 for that segment
Whoever is reading this may you attract good health, wealth and abundance in your life.
@aisulu___
4 жыл бұрын
😘u too
@vickyclarke1982
4 жыл бұрын
You too my brother ❤️
@alan6685
4 жыл бұрын
Right back at ya! Stay Great
@clairebaichoo2263
4 жыл бұрын
Same to you, my friend!
@mr.workhardplayhard6550
4 жыл бұрын
Same to you my friend
steve aoki is a legend such a humble and likeable guy
@1b0o0
4 жыл бұрын
Legend is a very big word for this dude. He is not even respected in his area of expertise. How is he a legend?
@tiffanyhackerspace8377
4 жыл бұрын
Uuuhhhh, not even respected?! Please! This is Steve freakin' Aoki, lol! He is respected by his peers, and he is bankin'.
@tiffanyhackerspace8377
4 жыл бұрын
@What is Reality You're right about that. If/when they get ensnared, they go whole hog. But for someone to say he's not respected is just kinda not true. His bankroll says differently. But you're right, the "rock star" status of actors, athletes, and musicians in this country leaves a bit of Goodwill to be desired... Okay, a lot of good will to be desired :-) The system is no bueno.
@SusannahmakramTV
4 жыл бұрын
FACTS
I dont have personal Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, just KZread as i learn so much :)
@LegendNinja41
4 жыл бұрын
same and that's more than enough :D
Wow, so rare to see DJ’s in such philosophical and thought provoking interviews / outside of the music industry machine - what an interesting and sweet guy. This was great to wake up to today! 💝
I just watched his Netflix documentary.. it's really good! Go watch it if you haven't.. very inspiring no matter what your goals are in life.
@christinsongbird
4 жыл бұрын
What's it called
Man I swear this show has become part of my life and I swear I can see the change that has occurred by listening ....
Managing my expectations....Right into the goal. My man, I love his eyes, they are so true.
@lauraashley1
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. So beautiful.
He seems approachable, humble and a legend. He has many but many more years of success and happiness.
I don't even listen to his style of music much.. But I've always found him very fascinating as a person and now hearing his perspective on life and being an artist. I admire him even more.. What a great person.
So freaking good. I dont spend a lot of time watching videos on YT but I love it when I find good ones like this that actually have meaning behind it. Thank you Tom and Steve, Legends.
The work that Tom does is just mind blowing to me. I am continually propelled to the next thing. The next level. Thank you so so much for all your hard work to make this happen for all of us!
He is so beautiful. Been casually watching him for years. Amazing how his career has blossomed. So happy you brought him. Keep mixing it up!!
Tom ... you prep so well and that adds to the impact ... well done ... I get a lot out of your interviews ... thank you
Everytime when it pops up on my phone, that you published a new episode I am curious to see where you are going to go with your next guest. Hammer!!!
Such a great interview with Steve, We never get bored of his shows. 🔥🔥🔥
First time hearing and seeing this guy, happy that he found his path and is so humble and in tuned with himself
Having Steve Aokis cake thrown on me in the crowd was a highlight moment of my life lol
@harmeetsokhi
4 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha.... You are a celebrity.... Enjoy it while it lasts...
@riclaflair9212
4 жыл бұрын
Haha liar haha
@GurdeepSinghDyal
4 жыл бұрын
And I thought i am the only Punjabi around 🤣
@ceedavecee
2 жыл бұрын
you need a better life dude.
Wow! What a badass interview. Thank you so much to you both. 😃🙏❤️
Your work is fantastic, Steve! Thanks so much for everything!
This interview was so lit. Steve is so authentic! Also, Tom thanks for doing what you do. . . I know that neither of you ever have to work again but you still give of yourselves to help others achieve greatness!
Wow hearing his story about his upbringing and his dad relates to me so much, I loved this video! 🙌🏻
“Dougieee!!” I love how Tom can make me feel, saying someone else’s name ♥️
Great advices! it feels so realistic when people build their dreams from the scratch. The message is that through extremely hard work, you can achieve any goal in this life.
Killer interview! Love what you’re doing. Your work is super motivating and inspiring. Thanks a lot man!
Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you so much for this inspirational interview with Steve!
These interviews are always inspiring, but I found this even more so. I loved it. I also really liked that you could tell how good friends you two are, it was nice to watch. :) Thanks for always doing these.
Superb interview and beautiful words! Definitely a pleasure to see Aoki play in Sydney, Las Vegas and Belgium. Looking forward to see inspiring Tom live in Sydney in February 2020!!!
Amazing Interview! Tom, your explanation of impact theory at the end was so powerful.
Mannn I love love love when I find just what I needed when I needed it !!! ❤️ thank you thank you
Thanks so much for sharing, really needed to hear this today :)
So inspiring. Thank you for this deep conversation guys!
Tom, love your interviews-thank you
Good work Tom!!! What a guest!!!!! 🙌👏
Its all about being present and making it meaningful. Thank you @steve and Tom.
@christinsongbird
4 жыл бұрын
This comment!
Thank you Tom, You are one of my favorite people. Every episode is better than the previous one, great content. I Love You Tom.
AMAZING INTERVIEW. big respect to him for keeping working hard at it, expending and make more available to us. x
I didn't hear much about ditching social media, but I still loved every min
*Listening on New Year's Day 2020!*
What a legend....really enjoyed the interview.....I am such a fan of Steve as a Person....he is a real aspiration.
Very human! Much Love!
Two amazing guy's - Loved this !
41 is still very young, keep it 20 yrs later is something. Actually never heard about Steve before.
Love Steve Aoki and his humility. He is so humble, he is interesting! Good job, he is not cocky and is kind.
This might be my favorite episode!!!
Another great interview Tom👍
I say it short: I LOVE THIS VIDEO with you Tom & Steve!
GREAT - GREAT- GREAT INTERVIEW, THANK YOU 💯‼️👍👍👍
Now this is why love this show,Dude Steve Aokiiiiii😯
I actually met your dad Rocky once and always remember him bc he was so charasmatic & likeable. my dad knew him bc they were both in the restaurant industry. interestingly my dad also used to tell us about the japanese saying "the tallest nail gets pounded down" . I wonder if he got that from your dad lmao
@maxwellswanson9657
4 жыл бұрын
Hah, Cool!
Love this interview . Made a a big fan of both of them
@positiveone684
3 жыл бұрын
Made me a big fan of both of them
Such a great interview. So interesting to hear about his feelings comparing his life vs how at this age and time-his parents had children at the age he is now and he does not have any.. I think of those same things in my own life.
What a humble & cool guy. A Japanese friend once told me a Japanese proverb "The nail that sticks out get's hammered down" he told me that in his culture Japanese conform and don't express as much as the west do. Aoki is an awesome example why Japanese should burn that Proverb.
It's easy to see why Steve Aoki is so successful. He remains humble, even after all those wonderful achievements. He keeps on starting conversations with other musicians and music business people, wherever he happens to be. And he's on the road most of the time. That kind of an attitude towards collaboration will boost any career.
Amazing I admire him a lot. I’m proud of being Japanese as well. Love you Steve!!!
Steves a legend. Really enjoyed this interview.
Thank you Tom for inspiring us! Halima from Algeria.
Steve Aoki is a legend and I have total respect for him but his dad is/was extremely wealthy. Worse comes to worse, he really did not have to suffer. He had that option. Many people out there do not. This fact also plays on your mindset and stress levels which directly impacts your craft or whatever you are set to accomplish
@bircruz555
4 жыл бұрын
Knowing that one has a safety net makes immense difference on how one is going to proceed through life. It is a psychological dividend. Survival always comes first, and most people have no option but to tow the line. One can dare to venture outside of the common path if they know the bottom line is not skid row. I have taken the road less traveled. But I have also kept track of the opportunity cost to my decision, which was considerable. The consolation is that what I chose to do is also monumental, even though only a few know about it or appreciate it. Still waiting for the magic leap, even after almost three decades.
Steve Aoki is a true inspiration
Really helpful. I appreciate it completely 😃
Update guys! Completed reading another book. Book count: 151 Found a blog post about TOM and its good lookatthem.org/2019/09/28/tom-bilyeu-paper-boy-turned-in-to-multi-millionaire/
@themidiartist9194
4 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your comment under Tom’s videos and it’s like nudge to me to start reading at least a book a month. The blog post you have suggested is nice! It’s an interesting read! By the way, can i know your book list ? What are your best book recommendations?
That final question was probably the best moment I've seen on this show 'so, I reckon we have to close with that. What's your impact.' Big fan of this, all music aside.Top chats, top dudes..iconic.
Steve is one of the most balanced and talented men of this generation!
Very inspiring. I must say that i was never a fan of aoki with the exception of a couple of tracks (azukita, lady daddi, neón future), but after this interview and getting him to known a bit better, IM A FAN! Great interview and uplifting 🔥
Hiyaz from Albuquerque! :) Much Love to you both. I shared this talk with my 24 year old son...I love your enthusiasm.
I love Steve soke thank you for changing my life Tom
Tom does the best intros!!! Love it
Thank you for your videos from Romania
@AnaidOff
4 жыл бұрын
finally someone familiar:))
I digg Steve! He's a phenomenal guy!
Tom men, that part where you describe your why and why Steve at the end, min 43 more or less, was beautiful...
Wow, I love this. Thank you! :)
Inspiring!
We love you Steve !
Please have more guests in the music business. Love this episode
Cool episode!
love this guy
Now what would be amazing is a conversation with Tom, and Steve Aoki the guest.
Saw Steve Aoki 2010 oxygen festival in Ireland. It was absolutely incredible.
I can appreciate Steve's hustle and entrepreneurial grit, and I am in awe in his amassed masses. I have absolutely no derogatory view on the usage of mind altering drugs to change one's perspective on our rigid/rational life (and I think certain herds of our society could benefit from doing so). I prefer not to do so on my own mission to determine how far I can use my concept of Bi-Manual Artistic Development to unlock creative and analytical potentiality through neural stimulation....naturally (other than a bit of wine each night). My concern is that the massive flock of Steve's audience when attending his music events are doing so with the expectation of heightening or sensationally altering their consciousness through not just music, but mostly through artificial neural-chemical alteration with MDMA. Though I see that most of the people that use MDMA have a heightened sense of euphoria and "love", I believe this emotional state is somewhat fabricated in a "test-tube" incubation and doesn't stem from real, evolutionary developed and necessary cohesive adaptation functions of the mind and soul that makes humans...more human. Would love to hear Steve's thought on this and what might be the ramification of a society led to believe altruistic love is only a Pill and some Beats away.
I went to his concert last night and I’m a new person … I will now build the life I want to live
❤️❤️ thank you
Very true what you see in social mead is just 10% of all 100 % that is totally gold!!
This guys cool at 17:36. Great 👍🏼 interview.
Older people were shy kids with a lot of hidden talent too. You can change and contribute at ANY age!
32:45 (ish) "I go into it knowing that 70% of the things I want to do aren't going to happen, even at my level. But I am going to always aim high. People see the 30%, no one sees the 70% of not making it or not getting what you want." - Writing this down and aiming high. Thank you, Steve.
Legend🙏
Looking healthy Tom!
OH MY GOOOD steve on impact theory T_T
@lilyarchi5465
4 жыл бұрын
and they mentionned BTS too !!!! T_T
@milaana4503
4 жыл бұрын
I know right?
Steve is so relatable to multi generations!
This is weird, I had "Freaky" in my head the other day, and then you upload this... FREAKY!
I sure hope your path crosses with the incredible AU5!
Love Aoki!!!
Tom is quite the wordsmith. Apparently a terrific writer.
@Tom you need to install an external boom mic on the top of your performing section, when your guest arrive and you offer them a warm welcome hug, the conversation for a moment goes off the track and it sound not so good... I think and suggest if you arrange a guy holding boom mic for that part of video or a fixed boom mic with the ceiling, it will really help you to have a back up audio for the show, and increase the quality.... just a suggestion, your production team may know better how you can execute this =)
IT's intros are the best
Me gustaría que tenga para poder ver la entrevista en español
40:58- 43:43- Give it up to the greatest interviewer of our generation.
Hey Tom! Would you consider to make an "inverse" interview? Instead of keeping away from social media, how to stay there when you hate it? I'm working in the entertainment industry and I need to have an online presence. Don't get me wrong. People are great, but it's so time-consuming that it makes me anxious and depressive every moment I'm online. (nope, no money to hire a PR company right now)
@chanellaDaboss
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe u could exchange something with someone. For instance you do something for them and they take care of the social media for you?
@Amelia_PC
4 жыл бұрын
@@chanellaDaboss Oh dear ^^ I tried that too. It was the worst thing I've ever done. I can tell you, I'll never, EVER work in exchange for anything again. In the worst-case scenario, I'm saving some money and outsourcing help. Exchanging services, you'll lose money, time and accumulate more job functions. It works when you're outside the industry or a newcomer, but when you're a veteran? Nope. The only solution I found was to save money to pay a PR person, but I'd like to listen to what Tom would say about it, or one of his interviewers. (PR is expensive. In games, PR company services cost $5,000 monthly. You can hire individuals for that, but... ah, long story). Anyway, thanks for your time :)
@chanellaDaboss
4 жыл бұрын
@@Amelia_PC haha got u!