The speaker is discussing how their Instagram growth has slowed down, but they admire the consistency of the other speaker's social media presence.
The speaker talks about how they struggled with saying no to opportunities, resulting in a 200 event bus tour in just five months. After realizing the need for a "Year of No," they now prioritize listening to their initial impulses and only saying yes to opportunities where they can be valuable and make their ideas scale.
In this podcast, the speaker emphasizes the importance of cultivating all parts of oneself and working on things that make one unique, such as finding hobbies, practicing journaling, and engaging in self-reflection. The speaker also notes how focus on external factors, such as external approval and sexualization, might not contribute positively to one's self-worth.
The speaker wants to focus on self-nourishment and satisfying his curiosity as it's the year of actualizing, rather than trying to be someone with boundless charisma.
The career of a host, writer, and director can be dynamic and different every day, whether on the road or working on a big project. The speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity to do what he loves every day.