Dana White with Strong Take on Next Generation 👀

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I’ve spoken about my relationship with Dana White quite a bit in this newsletter.

It’s probably a little annoying at this point.

But for the newcomers, I ran a podcast a few years back and long story short built up a strong enough relationship with the UFC President where he invited me out to Las Vegas to do an interview.

One of the coolest days of my life.

But one of his answers stuck out more than the rest.

Three years ago, one of the most viral clips of any podcast I’ve ever seen came out of the very last question I asked him. And I mean every single account was reposting it and has 100 million+ views across all accounts.

But the question was very simple…

“What advice would you give to the next generation?”

Well, Mr. Dana dropped this bomb:

@dannyhealey

After my interview with Dana White, this clip took a life of its own reaching over 100m in total views. And he’s SPOT ON with the message!... See more

I highly suggest you click the link and watch the clip because it’s the delivery from Dana that really gets you going.

But those that don’t want to watch a TikTok video, I will type out for you:

Was Dana right about us? I think so.

I had lunch with my good friend Todd Simon last and he brought up this same concept.

Todd is building a beer company from scratch. Needless to say, it’s an absolute grind.

But day-by-day Todd is out there knocking on doors selling beer (a damn good beer too, no free plugs in this newsletter but if you live in Mass or Rhode Island go buy Hero95 Beer).

He told me he feels like the next generation is lazy and they want everything to be handed to them.

I was like damn, Todd must’ve gotten hit with my Dana clip on the explore by some account that ripped it off my YouTube channel!

I do agree with Dana and Todd, though.

I am 28 years old, born in 1996 and the last year of the Millennial age group. So, I’m not technically a Gen Z but feels close enough!

TRIGGER WARNING YOUNG PEEPS: In the Gen Z world, you really don’t see people working their asses as often as you’d like to hope to accomplish their goals. And that’s what it takes. I am not saying all of them, cause I know a lot of people who have impressive work ethics.

But the largest population of the Gen Z’ers just doesn’t seem to have that “It Factor”. Hey, maybe Millennials should be thrown in there too!

I have zero math behind this statement, but it’s just something I do recognize and agree with from my experiences.

Biggest lesson I’ve learned from my dad was the 30-year grind it took him to build his company.

Nothing happens overnight, and if it does, your 5 minutes of fame is probably going to fade, plus most people don’t take advantage of that moment.

Unless, of course, you are Hawk Tua…

But her rug-pull scheme on her meme coin has her pretty completely fallen off.

Just listen to Dana.

Want to be successful?

And “success” doesn’t have to mean $50 milly in the bank.

You can define success at whatever level feels comfortable.

But to accomplish that goal.

WORK HARD.

If you do, you’ll run over the competition.

If you don’t, you’ll fall short.

I love you all, and hope Dana can motivate you a bit today.

Here’s my full interview with Dana from a few years back if interested:

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