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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:06 - The power of music
2:07 - What is Ikagai?
4:15 - Create what you enjoy
5:51 - What people want
7:24 - Solve problems
9:27 - Choose your journey
11:07 - Outro

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[princepredator]

This is actually something I think EVERY artist needs to see/hear. Well thought out and explained in a way that's easy to understand. Keep doing what you do!!

[theskupienbrothers]

One of your best videos. You are helping people. You answer the questions we all have in a way that makes sense. DuPree X 💪 Tom, We are doing it!

[darwintyra]

Well done Tom. Good info. Thank you!

[ayekay]

Hey, Tom. Your thumbnail text translates to "Squid" or "I have a squid". I think you meant ikigai, not ikagai.

[SP-umjv]

Hey, love your advice regarding doing ads for artists! Ive been trying it out.
Wanted to ask, when I choose "Engagement" campaign, it doesnt have the "Listen Now" call to action.
Not sure if its because of my region. Im in South East Asia / Malaysia. Thoughts on an alternative?
Or would "Traffic" campaigns / Link Clicks work the same instead? As that campaign option has the "Listen Now" call to action