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October London, the singer, and songwriter, freely provided as his professional viewpoint that discipline and hard work are necessary in the process of setting and achieving goals and that faith alone is not enough without passionate toil. The post attracted much attention and eventually all his listeners were talking about self-control and going into action.
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October London was able to liberate himself from the confusions surrounding the self-help industry by nothing but a communication of a very simple, easily comprehensible message that was only one in number. The R&B artist who recently witnessed his incredible talent gaining popularity through collaborations with other artists like Snoop Dogg and his amazing vocals, reminded everyone of a very basic truth. You are going to make it, contemplated and believe in it. But…YOU HAVE TO PUT IN THE TIME. It’s a belief that resonates as both timeless and a bit of a desperation in a world that is constantly changing and wants quick-fix solutions to problems.
The proclamation hit hard, like a slap in the face, to the people who don’t work on their character or don’t have a positive attitude. However, the positiveness and the faith came as the starting point, not the end. Instead, the real driving force according to London, is hard work on the grind—the invisible daily effort that turns dreaming into reality. For an artist whose career has been on the rise since collaboration with legends like Snoop Dogg, the message certainly comes from personal rather than theoretical experience alone.
The audience instantly reacted and the support they showed was great. A lot of them agreed with the central idea and even elaborated on it. One user summarized the discussion very nicely in his comment, writing, ‘Dreams without action are simply thoughts… You have to think it, feel it, breathe it, and work it to get to your desired destination.’ This comment summarizes the whole process that London suggested, from mental visualization to physical hustle.
Another user connected the idea to a widely known biblical principle and put it in a nutshell, ‘Exactly because faith without works is dead.’ With this connection, the discussion went beyond mere exchanging of motivational phrases; it entered deep philosophical and spiritual consensus about the nature of achievements, which was one of the underlying reasons why London’s contemporary advice is so much in tune with the ancient recognition of the causality principle.
One comment that stood out the most was from a person who was practicing self-improvement. ‘I’ve always been a hard worker. I’ve now stopped smoking weed to get used to discomfort because that’s where growth and manifestation are,’ the user revealed. This honest confession makes it clear that the ‘work’ that London is talking about here is not always laborious; sometimes it is the inner work of giving up something comfortable for the future reward. It is a raw and personal witness to the theme of the post.
Humor and personal stories were also among the shared interactions, one person said, ‘That’s literally how I ended up on @deathrowrecords bro.’ The response that seems to be coming from a person who works in the music industry, supports the idea we are not talking about an abstract recommendation. In the tough music suppliership, contacts and prayers might help you get a foot in the door, but only consistent effort will make it possible for you to keep a career in an iconic label.
Some people, however, expressed their firm support for London and the idea that he is still on his own journey. ‘You’re continuing everyday to do the work,’ one supporter wrote, conveying that the artist does keep up the practice of what he preaches. This in turn, creates an inspiring cycle whereby the creator is invigorated by the audience just as he invigorates them.
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Through his post, October London shows a lot how to maneuver between extremes, he is like a tightrope walker. He creates in us the same desire as in a crowd cheering a tightrope walker because every time he steps he is more than just getting a little closer to their side. The digital jungle of messages that promise us easy wealth and instant success has his words as the wire that keeps us grounded. They let us know that although the dream and the faith determine the destination, in the end, it is the hard, consistent and resolute work done every inch of the road to getting there that really counts. The very large and very enthusiastic reaction to the message shows that it is not a warning, far from it, it is an encouraging reminder for those who are already in the ditch doing that very hard work. The conversation reaffirms that the true achievement is a collaboration between dreaming and doing, with the heavier burden always resting on the latter. In a recent heartfelt tribute, he also revealed an unfinished album.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
