"If you had a dream or have a dream, and you've actually achieved it, don't necessarily put a dollar sign next to it then call it success."
Ivan "Flipz" Velez is a 3-Time World Champion B-boy, artist, choreographer, manager, producer, and dancer. He has been a leader and influential figure in the breaking scene. He also danced his way into 28 feature films, 84 TV shows, and even performed in the 2004 Olympics.
Revisit our podcast as we discuss how being prepared and constantly training on your craft allows you to take on challenging projects and use that mindset to evolve into more demanding roles. We talked about why paying it forward and helping your friends succeed is the best way to grow as a leader and creative professional. We also talked about the reason why artists should consider developing other streams of income in case their main skill gets jeopardized, and that success, in his eyes, is completing a lifelong dream regardless of how much money is given for compensation because actualizing a dream into reality is a success no matter how much you get paid.
The full episode is available to listen here: How Being Prepared Helps You Take On New Challenges, Importance of Multiple Income Streams For Artists, and The Best Way to Grow As A Leader