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OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life.
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Meet Motiff
When it comes to music, Motiff (whose real name is Arbise Gonzalez) can do just about anything. He’s an artist, producer, DJ, and songwriter. He’s worked alongside musicians like Pitbull, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, and Jennifer Lopez. But his rise to success wasn’t easy.
Why Motiff Is Mentally Strong
Motiff came to America from Venezuela as a child. Adjusting to school in the U.S. was tough because he didn’t speak any English. His home life was complicated too. Because his mother had to go to work, Motiff and his brother took on a lot of responsibility helping care for their dad.
Motiff decided not to go to college—a decision his parents weren’t pleased with. But he promised that since he wouldn’t be delivering his parents a college diploma, he’d earn a GRAMMY instead.
Thirteen years later he made good on his promise when he earned his first GRAMMY.
What You’ll Hear on the Show
What You’ll Learn About Staying Curious and Mental Strength
Doing fun things doesn’t mean you aren’t serious aboutreaching your goals. In fact, incorporating a little fun and laughter into your day might help you feel better and it might evenmotivateyou to work harder.
Even when you’re sitting in a boring meeting or having dinner with someone you’ve known for a decade, you can have fun and learn new things about yourself, other people, and the world around you when you have the right attitude.
Life gets more exciting when you’re open to learning more (and when you can admit you don’t have all the answers). So, when you walk into a room looking for things to learn, you’ll realize that there are always things you don’t know.
Quotes From Motiff
MotiffWhy not try it? You have been given the gift of waking up in the morning, so why not go and try it?
Motiff
Why not try it? You have been given the gift of waking up in the morning, so why not go and try it?
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