I learn a lot from listening to certain podcasts. One I keep coming back to is Tim Ferriss‘ conversation with Hugh Jackman, because it’s packed with insights that apply far beyond Hollywood.
Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gHCah76V
One thing that consistently stands out to me:
Behind every “overnight success” is a decade of disciplined work.
Hugh wasn’t handed anything. Before becoming Wolverine and The Greatest Showman, he:
• Worked as a gas station attendant
• Dressed up as a koala for the National Parks Foundation
• Took every acting job he could get, no matter how small
• Made a 5-year contract with himself to pursue acting relentlessly
What resonated with me most was Hugh’s perspective on business.
“You have to give it seven days a week for five years. And after five years you may be able to pull back a little bit… No one really goes into owning their own business thinking ‘Oh, this is going to be the easy life.'”
This mindset mirrors what we’re building at VERVE.
The daily grind. The consistent commitment. The vision that keeps you going when challenges arise.
Many see successful people–actors, athletes, or business leaders–and think “they got lucky” or “it just happened.”
The reality? Success is built on thousands of small decisions, countless hours of practice, and an unwavering work ethic that most people aren’t willing to maintain.
When Hugh talks about his daily cold plunges, meditation practice, and workout discipline, I see the same patterns that drive success in any field:
• Show up every day.
• Do the work, even when motivation is low.
• Build habits that separate the great from the good.
Three years ago, Jackman headlined a one-year Broadway run in The Music Man alongside Sutton Foster.
My family and I were thrilled to see it and were blown away at the show and Hugh’s talent. The show was perfection – A reflection of his discipline and work ethic to relentlessly improving his craft.
And the best part? The cast looked like they were having the time of their lives.
Success isn’t a destination. It’s a practice.
What daily disciplines are you committed to in your journey?
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