Spike Lee's Top 10 Rules For Success (@SpikeLee)

He's an American film director, producer, writer, and actor.

His production company, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, has produced over 35 films since 1983.

He has won numerous awards, including an Emmy Award and the 2013 Gish Prize.

He's Spike Lee and here are his Top 10 Rules for Success.

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1. Love what you do
He enrolled in Morehouse College, where he made his first student film, Last Hustle in Brooklyn.

2. Don't be lazy
He did graduate work at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts in film & television.

3. Perfect your craft
He made his directorial debut with She's Gotta Have It (1986).

4. Express yourself
Lee's 1989 film Do the Right Thing was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1989.

5. Make a way
He also directed Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, The Original Kings of Comedy, 25th Hour, Inside Man, and most recently Chi-Raq (2015).

6. #Believe in your work
He has acted in ten of his own films.

7. Attack, attack, attack, attack
His movies have examined race relations, colorism in the black community, urban crime and poverty, and other political issues.

8. Follow your passion
He's the director, writer, and producer of the MyCareer story mode in the video game NBA 2K16.

9. Write
He has received two Academy Award nominations, a Student Academy Award and an Academy Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

10. Defend your work
He won numerous other awards, including an Emmy Award and the 2013 Gish Prize.

Bonus:
Be consistent.
Defy the odds.
STAND FOR SOMETHING.

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[xSharkiex]

"Don't be lazy because it speaks of entitlement"....so true!

[ambrosenjepu]

"There is no overnight success, you have to roll up your sleeves and attack, attack and attack", that's my favourite.

[edizzle]

Defend your work. It shows that you truly love what you do. Loved how Mr Lee stood his ground. #Believenation #BTA84

[richardgibbs]

You are going to win an Academy Award for directing. Believe it, brother.

[mihovilmikulec]

The "destruction" of the anchorwoman was so satisfying... #BTA42

[jillianwhite]

I love how Spike said “there is no such thing as overnight success. Work on your craft and put together a body of work”. Great advice Mr.Lee

[michelel.egerton]

7 & 10 are my favorites; 7 because my foster mom used to always tell us that no one owes you anything & if you think that, your lights and gas gonna be off and the landlord would kick you out on the street - that's BROOKLYN KNOWLEDGE right there (Spike used to live near me); 10 because everyone should stand up for your work and defend it, be ready to tell the WHY you do what you do or have done what you've done.

GO SPIKE!!!

[JumpRopeQueen]

#5- "If there is no way, You Make A Way"! BOOM!!

[natedoggg]

Malcolm X film was Spike Lee's Monumental Masterpiece of Epic Porportions! Classic!

[leroymckenziejr.jnfenterpr]

I like #6....Believe in your work. If u dnt believe in it why would anyone else. You have to have the vision when no one else does!!!!

[brittdavid]

I want to Be Like Mr. Spike Lee, Because he makes You Feel Like You Can Do It Too

[MariusBlack]

"Attack, attack, attack, attack." Great compilation! :D

[asanarosepilatesvirtualstu]

Spike Lee is an outspoken filmmaker. Inspiring! Thank you. #BTA56

[dtunlimited]

Attack, Attack, Attack, Attack. Really inspiring. Love it.

[Ambigirl]

I have a B.A. in Media from Hunter, a M.A. from N.Y.I.T in Communication Arts and a M.S. In Education from Touro and I will tell you, when I left Hunter and N.Y.I.T. and sent out my resumes to certain television networks and film production companies, I was labeled OVERQUALIFIED. I became a teacher and now I am a director of a day care center. Film and T.V. are still in my blood and before I leave this planet, I will do my art!

[raelahage]

Much respect to spike lee !!!U a legend spike My dad, brothers &I got a great pic w u in Disney world yrs ago !!I was 2lil my Dad said See that guy he gonna b the next legend )n yes u gotta go what u like or love so U can excel at it n find it meaningful !Godbless !!💪🏽😇

[_katraa_]

Great video! Spike has been and continues to be a powerful voice for the African American Community. I respect his courage to express himself even if it makes people uncomfortable. If anything, it get you to think. His rule No. 7, Attack, Attack, Attack, Attack, resonated most with me. I too am in this for the long haul, and to build a legacy takes time, commitment, hard work, and perseverance through all the obstacles. One must keep evolving and not be afraid to shed their skin to Thank you for the inspiration, you guys are definitely consistent in that arena. Have a great day & much love to the #BelieveTeam

[TheNinnyfee]

I just love no. 10. Such a good practical lesson of how to deal with littlepeople and naysayers.

[blacjacks.]

The quotes from Mohammed Ali and Jackie Robinson are so powerful. Spike Lee really gets it. BTA 002!

[lhrdst]

Loved #5. Make a Way and #10. Defend your work. I learned a lot from Spike's top 10 - thanks for sharing.