Wyclef Jean: Love What You Do, and Nothing Will Stop You
Wyclef - Nothing Can Stop You
Wyclef Jean talks about the importance of mindset, and says that if you truly love what you do, then no setback will stop you from achieving success.
Transcript:
"Imagine a place, so no electricity, no running water. If there's a kid that's saying that they don't have access to the right things, then that kid will never make it."
"Why do you say that?"
"Do not have that mentality. Do not say you don't have access to the right things because that's an automatic excuse, right? Say that, 'I do not have access to the right things,' because a lot of people ain't honest with their selves about what they really want, so anything you want, you can get, but you have to be honest about it, and this is really what I encourage people to do. In order to be successful at anything, it has to be what you truly love because if you don't love it and you ain't willing to die for it, don't do it, right?
"Sometimes, you have to do these transitional jobs to get to where you have to go to, but it's okay. If you got to sell bedsheets, sell these bedsheets. Do what you have to do. Do it with pride, but at the same time, do not let any job that you do kill your dream because the only thing that can make you feel alive is your dream. Very important. You have to make that decision and say, 'I'm going to do this.' Not, 'I'm thinking about doing this.' That's why I say you have to love it.
"Do you love it as much as you would die for it? Because once you do that, then that, anything that you're thinking about, whether if it's writing a book, whether if it's creating an invention, whether if it's flying through the air like LeBron, anything, if you love it, you're going to be that because if you fall down and every time you fall down, you get back up and you keep moving, you fall down, you get back up, you keep moving, this is how we'd go from crawling to walking. You fall, right? Then, you get back up. You fall, you get back up. This is life. This should be a lesson in life. We're going to walk. We're going to fall. We're going to fall, but man, once we figure out the balance with the right feet and the left feet, nothing can stop us."
Military Dad Defends His 4 Little Daughters When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
Watch Austin von Letkemann's Video:
"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.