I'm 19. Scraped by in high school and left community college after 2 semesters. I found my self staring at my camera gear in the bedroom closet while listening to this, I'm gonna go for it.
Yo, first off, what are you gonna film. Second, I gotta get this off my chest. lol. I was gonna leave this long ass comment in this video, then I decided to see when the newest comment was posted for this video. I'm looking at this, and it says 5 hours ago as of rn. And you kinda sum up the whole comment I was gonna leave, (mine was long and heart felt and lame) but my point is, I feel like I was supposed to see this fucken video, and I think you were too lol. I was you, when I was 19, execpt I had no camera gear and I was learning how to use editing software and making RUclips Gaming videos. Now a days, I have a DSLR that I shoot BMX videos on with my Homies. And we are balls deep in talks of starting ours and my, first real full project. And I am helping launch a RUclips Channel for my homies car shop at the same time, where we shoot a bunch of hilarious shop crap, like setting off an air bag with a death spike welded to it and it flying into windshield. Listen, my point here is that, This exact thing that Im doing or that someone you might look up to is doing might not be your exact path, but I can for sure, with out a doubt, with 100% certainty tell you this, if YOU choose, by your own free will as a human being, if you choose to follow your dream, and build on it slowly each day, by learning how to use that camera gear a little better, and how to use the software your gonna use just a little better, slowing over the span of the next few years, you will be, with out any doubt, position
This whole segment is something I needed to hear big time. I've been a drummer for 22 years, it's my absolute passion, but didn't do what Travis did. I went to school and still played a lot, but I got a job, then another, then another, then just didn't put the time in that it really takes. I'm 33 now but there's still a part of me EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. that's like, "Dude, you still have time! What are you waiting for?" Definitely needed to hear this. It doesn't matter when in your life, just do what you're passionate about until you're undeniable in ability and skill. Thank you guys, this just helped me a ton.
I am genuinely going through the same thing. 27 years of age this June, my passion is martial arts , has been since age 15, and I am homeless because of this pandemic shut schools down and with that, financial aid and followed shortly housing. And every single day im like what the fuck am I going to do?!? Im just letting this skill this gift along with unknown amounts of potential go to waste, honestly here recently I've been telling myself it's now or never. I need to join a gym and start competing in pro mma as soon as I am able to. It's now or never.
Travis is one of the most genuine “famous” rock stars I have seen in interviews. He was on Drew Barrymore’s show last week and he spoke so highly of his ex, his current lady and calls his ex’s daughter from a previous relationship as his own. He is a kind hearted person and his children are his life.
I'm a 13 year old drummer who has been playing drums for a few years now, I've been thinking about playing drums as a living and this gave me the push to just do whatever I can do to be that. Thank you Travis. I know what I wanna do and I'm gonna make sure I get there
Honestly dude- keep at it, stay busy, keep learning new styles and genres, practice regardless of how good you get and keep playing regardless of what bands and musicians come and go. Be willing to play in like 5 bands at once and pull it all off, dont ever be cynical, be reliable and you'll make a career out of it in some capacity.
@@leftphilange69 oh yeah. more into them then ever lol. ive gotten so much better in the past year and listening to old recording makes me wonder how much im gonna grow on the kit in the next year
Love the segments of this interview. I’ve always liked Travis but never heard him in an interview. What an elegant, articulate, intelligent man. Loved hearing him speak.
My most cherished memories are the ones from being poor, living in a glorified shack with 9 family members, one bathroom, one bedroom. We hated it and we were at each other's throats at times, but now we've all climbed ourselves out of that hole and everybody is in a better situation now, thank God. I really do miss those days though. There will never be another time where I can get my entire family together for more than a few hours each these days, much less get the chance to spend years at a time together all under one roof, just making shit work because it has to.
I always remember my parents talk about when they were young, and starting out broke with me. Date night was taking their van to the laundry mat, getting a pizza and having a picnic in the van was their laundry washed, which they called "Awesome & so much fun." When my husband and I started out, very young with a child, I knew to take it in and enjoy it, even though some days we couldn't even afford lunch. We moved on, had a big family, bought a beautiful dream home, and he died at 45. Yes, the day we bought our big home was a happy memory, but those broke days were so happy, just love and hope and I love telling those memories to our children. I'd go back to that in a second.
Yeah mine kicked me out, and I’m glad. I was a butthole. I’m only 21 but I didn’t want to be a mooch of someone who’s clearly got the best for me in mind. I need to figure things out. I couldn’t be a man doing what I was doing.
I stopped drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and taking drugs almost 5 years ago and sometimes I have dreams about getting wasted and I wake up sweating because it feels so real.
My friend had a dream they took acid and were trippin balls which blows my mind because I have never even thought about doing drugs or drinking while dreaming
When joe said he had dreams about high school I felt that. I always enjoyed school but when I got to college I got so stressed out that literally every dream was me not turning in an assignment or being late for a test. Sometimes they were for classes I’d never take/heard of. I swear man, the school system nowadays creates so much stress.
I did the same, dropped out of high school and worked a few years then I quit everything and focused on Jiu Jitsu. Everyone told me I was crazy and I was a dead beat for not having a proper job. I competed in local tournaments and internationally, eventually I started coaching full time and now I own my own school. Take what is yours people, think for yourselves and work hard for what you want in life
Ahh Chris's brother. I remember you from GB man, you visited Caringbah for a few Sunday free rolls back in the day. You boys run Alpha now out west hey? Good stuff...
Hang in there, a new leaf will turn over and You'll see clearly what You should be doing with Your time and energy- it's tough for most people transitioning from School to the Real World as an Adult but try to see things in glass half full kinda way until your cup runneth over
Since I was 3 I wanted to be a professional drummer and now I am, and my experience with school was the EXACT same. Literally didn't go to my graduation or anything. All through school I told my teachers that I wanted to drum and play music for a career and I actually got an amazing amount of encouragement from them. I don't know if I just got lucky with my teachers, but they really pushed me away from the 9-5 route when I told them what I wanted to do. I would definitely credit them with a lot of my success for the motivation they gave me.
It’s funny how you can appear to be wasting life for years ... The long, lonely route. And people around you think there is something very wrong with you. But then something happens, a turning point, and you realise that somehow, impossibly you knew what you were doing all along.
The one thing I like about what he said was that he didn’t care about the fruits of his labor. Whether he was in a popular band or not, he didn’t care. Whether he ‘made it’ or not. He seems like a humble guy. Very Zen. I’m not sure if Joe gets this. Joe seems to focus on the fruit of success. But a question is, would he still have the same attitude 10 - 20 years later if he wasn’t in a popular band? It’s easy to have a plan like that in life in your youth. There’s a short time horizon in youth. Wake up and see what life offers lol. That’s why young men make good soldiers.
I *hated* my high school experience so much I had to quit at 16 from being so bullied. Nice to hear someone else also hated theirs. The entire experience for me was so awful. Anyone else here get bullied?
It's not their fault, they have such a tight agenda themselves, all this basic knowledge to transfair into heads that are nothing but childhood dreams, it's a tough job that somehow needs to be done. those teachers don't want to risk your future, the are not risk people by nature, their job is to make sure.
As a HS music teacher it really annoys me that someone told him bring a drumemer isn’t really an option... it is definitely an option. He didn’t say he wanted to be famous- he said he wanted to be a drummer. Music is everywhere and if you apply yourself in music you can make me a job out of it.
Super true. Being a good drummer or good bass player means you will always be able to find work doing weddings and cover gigs. There are a million good guitarists but truly great drummers are in demand lol.
I just gave my two week notice at my line cook job. I told I’ll work in summer when I do have school. I was supposed go in today but called out and spent all day applying for internship etc. I feel like when I first started chasing my dreams I just keep going even when I didn’t know what I was doing. These last few years feel like I know what this was all for now. Travis is so inspiring and a fucking killer drummer. He don’t even need a band !,,💚💚💚
This is inspiring. I'm almost 34 and still trying to figure it out. I have passions and I'm moving forward with them after putting them off for years, but often get caught up with how I haven't gotten where I want at the age I'm at. I'm happy to still be figuring it out. I know many people that have already resorted to falling back on plan B's since the pandemic happened and I was still working on Plan A and not even bothering with a backup plan.
Wow, hearing Joe talk about his college dream just made me remember that I have a similar reoccurring dream. I kept missing a class that was going to prevent me from graduating.
I have the same reoccurring dream about high school! I actually used to love school growing up and busted my butt to do really well in sports and academics, but my senior year I decided to not do anything because I got completed burnt out on school, and my home life was chaos. Every month or so I’ll wake up with this unsettling feeling that I didn’t graduate my senior year (even though I did), and I have to go back to high school and take classes that I missed. I definitely know that dream comes from my less than eventful final year of high school… it always nags at me.
Not gonna lie, this video is really inspiring me to become a famous drummer. Travis is my favorite drummer of all time and knowing that he was almost never famous really inspires me to keep going no matter what
Man I totally agree with that part Joe said. When I was 15 in trouble, a judge asked what's ur dream job, I said like fantasy job? Or , he said yes. I said I'd like to be a professional skateboarder, he said that's not gonna happen, not an option....I quit skateboarding soon after not realizing he might've caused it. Here I am at 26 and I can still hop on a board and tre flip, back side flip, full cab, about first try every time. I'm going to get back into it, I never realized that judge probably made me quit
After being in college for 9 years, every day is a constant worry about paying for school. I'll be on my hands and feet, but I'll cross that finish line.
Im coming up on my 30's, and I still have dreams about high school. It always ends up me coming to the realization that I've already done this, I graduated a decade ago. Then I wake up.
That convo his dad had with him is becoming a thing of the past. “Kids” still kicking it with mom and dad into late 20’s and early 30’s totally “normal” now. It’s not good. My parents had that same convo with me when I was about to turn 20, convinced me to buy a shit box of a condo but it got me out from under the safety net. They were still around if I needed them but I didn’t view going back as an option. Made some money when I sold the condo and have consistently made more $ than my friends who spent the better part of a decade in college, the trying to find work they thought was worthy of their new credentials. 10 year head start and a firm kick in the pants is a big leg up in this world
When Joe said “there’s probably a lot of people who wanted to play drums & were told no,” it reminded me of when I asked my dad why he never learned to play drums since he LOVES them. He told me “my school didn’t have to the budget to add more drummers.” He was 47 when he got his first kit.
I'm an actor and hearing Joe and Travis talk about giving it your all no matter what is exactly what I need. It's easy to get down on yourself but as long as you're giving it your best you can get somewhere and be happy.
Man I’m In college, to be a teacher (love history, and want to help kids), but I’ve had second thoughts. When I’m done school I feel like I’m locked in and done. I come home and make music everyday. Playing guitar, drums, bass, writing and trying. I love it. I was talking about this yesterday, I want to play guitar, and why can’t that be my first option. That’s what I really want to do. This video helped a lot. Now I’m paying for school so I’m gonna keep pushing and finish that, but I won’t stop grinding to get what I really want. You’re fucking dope Travis
The odds of succeeding in music these days are staggering. Travis is an immensely talented drummer but he still could have failed. A lot of luck involved.
Yes but I suppose it depends on what your idea of success is. Some are still successful playing at small venues and what not. That’s what they want. And that’s okay. If you associate success with the amount of fame Travis has that’s something else.
@@aliensinthecabinet9111 thats how i feel. even if my band gets paid 100 dollars each id still feel happy doing something i love having a good time and getting paid for it as well as getting exposure
I played drums all from 8th grade middle school to junior year high school. Constantly, counselors told me that I should change my plans for the future, and the convinced me to pursue medicine. Although I'm happy that I'm succeeding in school, nothing brings out more passion in me then playing the drums. I constantly look back and think what life would have been like if I kept to my goal and d idnt listen to people telling me I need to change and go to university. I'm happy Travis didn't care what people told him and did what he knew he was passionate about and show everyone just how incredible he is. It's much better to live your life doing what you love instead of what is "right" in terms of career choices..
I'm 35 and feel like this comedy acting is an uphill struggle to get noticed, Travis has given me the motivation to carry on striving to make it.....It's all about the passion, thank you Travis
I know a guy who used to love mixing sound for bands at shows that had the no net attitude. He has been on tour for at least 15 years. I am happy for him. Good dude.
I’m 22 I’ve been rapping and playing guitar I’m just passionate about making music it started off trash but I’m building it up and I’m going for it and I’m working my way through this , this is the dream there’s beauty in the struggle. My whole life has been a struggle with both my parents being addicted to heroin bouncing from couch to couch at friends and family’s houses and right now I’m homeless but I’m still going for it I even have a job and when I come home music is my full time job still . I’m never going to quit doing what I love , thank you Travis
Needed to hear this. I’ve been playing guitar for my entire childhood and I’ve been making my own music all these years. There’s literally nothing I love more in this world than music. Like I don’t have as much passion for anything else. And now I’ve just graduated high school and I had already put it into my head that I’ll never go to college for a degree I don’t like. I’m really not sure what I’m gonna do with my life. But this gives me hope that my dreams really could come true. I’m also lucky that both of my parents are extremely supportive.
Thank you for this !!! I’m a “ loser” by society’s definition joe you know that nightmare about not graduating that was my reality I dropped out I couldn’t handle it anymore and I can relate to that gut turning anxiety I’m 25 now on own a small clothing business and I’m happy I’m broke but I’m happy I have enough to eat to pay my bills and that’s all that matters I know it won’t be easy but ima give it my 110% with no plan b 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I hope the long form of this convo went on to say “and don’t get married in your 20’s or knock someone up”. That’s when you take the Target job even if you managed to avoid it before
Fuck yeah! Drumming for 18 years and just played my first gig last night. Good reception from everyone and seeing them dig the songs is such a great fucking feeling.
I've been writing music since I was 15 years old, and we got our first record deal ~2 years ago, I'm turning 28. Don't fucking give up, make sure you look cool, be interesting, really be critical about your work, and be humble. Learn from everyone, don't burn bridges, apologize to people, etc etc. Our first guitarist is coming back to film a music video with us solely because he just knows the tracks already. Keep pushing people, but be very mindful.
I dreamed of being a rockstar but I was good at school so I went with my plan B. I became a physics teacher (teach at Greenday's old high school) I still have dreams of being a rockstar.
Since the moment I turned 18. I became independent. My mom no longer provided for me. My dad abandoned us when I was born. Since the age of 18 I have struggled massively. Moments in life where I would eat out of trash cans, beg people for a drink, sleeping with other homeless, etc etc. Any possible situation I went through it. Even shootings and robberies happened to me because my area is full of crime. I'm 26 now soon ill be 27 and I'm realizing life is an adventure. Learn from your mistakes and keep pushing. No matter how hard it seems. Always take a step towards progress.
Maybe, maybe not. He probably had more than one buddy with a couch. Or a girlfriend, grandma, aunt, or one more creative gear to kick in to find a way without committing to a full time job.
23 and making the best art of my life but stuck in a terrible creative block while dealing with the stress of my mom's brain cancer diagnosis and having just left a toxic relationship, very much needed this reminder to keep going.
I dreamt of being the next Michael Jordan, but I never practiced basketball much...I’m 5’ 7” and white with poor ball skills. Now, I watch basketball on tv at the bar. But...there’s a part me that thinks...damn...I had a cool dream.
C4star i had a lot of dreams about going back to middle school but that was because i missed it, i had just become a freshman in high school and i didn’t really like it there.
I’m one of those kids you mentioned Joe, and you’re absolutely right. I don’t want to go through my life thinking about what could of been. I’m going to find out for myself what life holds for me by pursuing my dream of being a drummer. Thank you both🤘🏻
This makes me feel better. I have dreams at least three times a week that I've relapsed and it's the worst feeling. Now knowing it's common among those who've gotten better is reassuring.
Hey Jack, so I’ve been pretty much the in the same boat as you failing a bunch and always having a plan B. Until, I finally realized plan B is actually hurting me, it’s an excuse to fail and be ok with myself. So instead of focusing all my energy on plan A, it was split because I had a built in safety net. Anyway, now when I come up with an idea or plan , I’m fucken 100% in that bitch win or lose, it has help me a ton. Don’t give up brotha. Stay driven.
I’m 35 I never held a job, only ever stuck to making music as that’s all I felt mostly compelled to do. I lived on very little money, Kept at it through blood sweat and tears My band is Lebanon Hanover, and it brought me everything in life. Never let a dream go! Never everrrrrrr say No !!!
The struggle of entrepreneur mindsets. It’s hard to get a “spouse/significant other” to understand the “risk”. And sometimes you have to do what makes you happy and make the leap 🚀
Ive been sober for 3 years and i STILL have the "user dreams". I dreamed the other night that I reached into my pockets and they were overflowing with oxys and xanax like infinitely full and I was walking around with such a smile lol... when I woke up I was bummed for a second but then realized I am happier sober. But damn those dreams are so realistic... stay sober, fellow recovered friends:)
@@joerogaine7984 well, honestly I can't really say exactly how long it took for me to be happy sober. The most important thing is to truly take every day just moment by moment. Like just live IN those moments. Do not think of the past and definitely do not get wrapped up in the future. Stay present. Focus on what you need and carve your life down to only the things you need to live and maybe the people who you truly love and you know they love you back. If you don't have anyone, that's ok too. Love yourself. Learn to honor your own body and mind as if it is a god. Time shouldn't come into play during recovery. The ONLY time you truly have is the moment you are in right now and if you can stay sober for each moment, then those moments become bricks that become a foundation and believe me friend, you WILL find peace and happiness. I love you. You got this. I don't doubt your power. Remember EVERYONE has bad days and good days. But YOU have insight that they lack. You will be happy in such a different way. You will be amazed when you see what you accomplish. Stop using. Don't look back.
still a user but whenever i had attempted to quit i would have dreams like this every god damn night and they were just so insanly real. i would wake up and legitimately haft to check my empty bottles to see if i had really bought more or drempt it.
This just made me call my friend to tell him we’re filming a new video for my channel, I’ve always wanted to do RUclips but school , people in general as well as self doubt has been my stop sign , my questioning of if I really want it , and the answer is yes .
Listening to this is so true. Should I working as a delivery driver or go for my dream, become a full time firefighter. So I did and it’s been 21 years now and couldn’t be happier. But when I did I had to give up so much. Take two steps back to take 5 steps forward. I’m so happy that I didn’t just settle!
How many of these stories don't end this well. It is always nice to look back when it worked out. How many people did the same, then it didn't work out? I get go for it, but many did. They didn't end up well. How is it ok to say go all in, knowing most fail?
I needed this, man, I’m in tears, I’ve been struggling and losing hope and not feeling like I was going to get what I’ve been after for years, but I will not stop until I have what I’m after
@@thisguygrant Thank you friend! I haven’t reached that goal just yet but I’m SO close, and I’m in a much better place mentally than I was a year ago 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
I'm 19. Scraped by in high school and left community college after 2 semesters. I found my self staring at my camera gear in the bedroom closet while listening to this, I'm gonna go for it.
Yo, first off, what are you gonna film. Second, I gotta get this off my chest. lol. I was gonna leave this long ass comment in this video, then I decided to see when the newest comment was posted for this video. I'm looking at this, and it says 5 hours ago as of rn. And you kinda sum up the whole comment I was gonna leave, (mine was long and heart felt and lame) but my point is, I feel like I was supposed to see this fucken video, and I think you were too lol. I was you, when I was 19, execpt I had no camera gear and I was learning how to use editing software and making RUclips Gaming videos. Now a days, I have a DSLR that I shoot BMX videos on with my Homies. And we are balls deep in talks of starting ours and my, first real full project. And I am helping launch a RUclips Channel for my homies car shop at the same time, where we shoot a bunch of hilarious shop crap, like setting off an air bag with a death spike welded to it and it flying into windshield. Listen, my point here is that, This exact thing that Im doing or that someone you might look up to is doing might not be your exact path, but I can for sure,
with out a doubt,
with 100% certainty tell you this,
if YOU choose,
by your own free will as a human being,
if you choose to follow your dream,
and build on it slowly each day, by learning how to use that camera gear a little better, and how to use the software your gonna use just a little better, slowing over the span of the next few years,
you will be,
with out any doubt,
position
Chase it. Grind. Just Grind.
Thing is... you’d better not stop. You see ur dreams, get after that shit. You may never have another chance again.
Get it done homie
Where you gonna list it?
Travis Barker is such a chill guy he's awesome.
Not giving this comment a thumbs up because it has 182 👍 ha
He truly is ✌🏻
Yes he is👌
He really is he is like this in person very relaxed and genuine. Never acted like a rockstar to me always humble.
@@singlevideoofafoot5123 he plays drums. Like really well. I read that on your blog.
Mindset is key. “Rich or poor I’m doing this”
Damn straight, and don't speak of them around negative people. at all. Just get on it...FIND THE REAL.(ALTER BRIDGE SONG)
“ Be passionate about what your passionate about” wise words from a legend
Who's the legend ?
Struggling while living your dreams is way different then struggling while in the rat race
Words of truth
I dream of the rat race.
If your gonna struggle either way then fuck it. Might aswell struggle striving for a dream.
I just wish I had a dream.
Truth
This whole segment is something I needed to hear big time. I've been a drummer for 22 years, it's my absolute passion, but didn't do what Travis did. I went to school and still played a lot, but I got a job, then another, then another, then just didn't put the time in that it really takes. I'm 33 now but there's still a part of me EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. that's like, "Dude, you still have time! What are you waiting for?" Definitely needed to hear this. It doesn't matter when in your life, just do what you're passionate about until you're undeniable in ability and skill. Thank you guys, this just helped me a ton.
I am genuinely going through the same thing. 27 years of age this June, my passion is martial arts , has been since age 15, and I am homeless because of this pandemic shut schools down and with that, financial aid and followed shortly housing. And every single day im like what the fuck am I going to do?!? Im just letting this skill this gift along with unknown amounts of potential go to waste, honestly here recently I've been telling myself it's now or never. I need to join a gym and start competing in pro mma as soon as I am able to. It's now or never.
You still can.
I'm needing a drummer for a project, get in touch and I'll send a video of me playing. Also 35 years old here XD
💯
Amen brother let's do this!!!
#drummersunite
Travis seems like such a deep, chill, humble dude. Really enjoy these clips with him.
Can y’all imagine the amount of crazy talented people who just never became what they should’ve.
Travis is one of the most genuine “famous” rock stars I have seen in interviews. He was on Drew Barrymore’s show last week and he spoke so highly of his ex, his current lady and calls his ex’s daughter from a previous relationship as his own. He is a kind hearted person and his children are his life.
He’s a good dude.
Yeah, I love that he’s a great father ❤️
Great spirit & soul
He also started an independent record label in order to give up-and-coming artists a chance at success.
He seems to be a really good person.
I'm a 13 year old drummer who has been playing drums for a few years now, I've been thinking about playing drums as a living and this gave me the push to just do whatever I can do to be that. Thank you Travis.
I know what I wanna do and I'm gonna make sure I get there
Honestly dude- keep at it, stay busy, keep learning new styles and genres, practice regardless of how good you get and keep playing regardless of what bands and musicians come and go. Be willing to play in like 5 bands at once and pull it all off, dont ever be cynical, be reliable and you'll make a career out of it in some capacity.
How’s it going? Still into the drums ??
@@leftphilange69 oh yeah. more into them then ever lol. ive gotten so much better in the past year and listening to old recording makes me wonder how much im gonna grow on the kit in the next year
Proud of u bro keep going
@@pogchamp1423 keep going man
Travis seems to be such an easy going and down to earth dude. Definitely loved to hear his life story.
It’s a fake story
Travis Barker wearing an Ice Cube shirt with a Slayer beanie lol dope
Kinda summarizes his career, since he does rap and rock
Love the segments of this interview. I’ve always liked Travis but never heard him in an interview. What an elegant, articulate, intelligent man. Loved hearing him speak.
I agree this about Travis what an inspiration
Telling Travis Barker being a drummer wasn’t an option major lols
Yea bro I’ll give you a shout out on my 0 subs GL
Telling two lottery winners they would never be rich, LOLzorZ..
Imagine being that dude now
1% of musicians become famous
"If I have a plan B I'm not gonna try that hard" 👌👌👌👌
“No matter if I’m rich or poor... this is what I’m doing”
My most cherished memories are the ones from being poor, living in a glorified shack with 9 family members, one bathroom, one bedroom. We hated it and we were at each other's throats at times, but now we've all climbed ourselves out of that hole and everybody is in a better situation now, thank God. I really do miss those days though. There will never be another time where I can get my entire family together for more than a few hours each these days, much less get the chance to spend years at a time together all under one roof, just making shit work because it has to.
I come from a similar situation. Know exactly what you mean.
I always remember my parents talk about when they were young, and starting out broke with me. Date night was taking their van to the laundry mat, getting a pizza and having a picnic in the van was their laundry washed, which they called "Awesome & so much fun." When my husband and I started out, very young with a child, I knew to take it in and enjoy it, even though some days we couldn't even afford lunch. We moved on, had a big family, bought a beautiful dream home, and he died at 45. Yes, the day we bought our big home was a happy memory, but those broke days were so happy, just love and hope and I love telling those memories to our children. I'd go back to that in a second.
I come from very similar situation I definitely don't have the fond memories though 😅
Props to dads everywhere. "You gotta pay rent." DISCIPLINE.
i rack a dissaprine
Parents were always cool with me not paying bills. But I decided to help. I pay pills and rent. It’s preparation for the real world.
thats so fucking important, damn
Yeah mine kicked me out, and I’m glad. I was a butthole. I’m only 21 but I didn’t want to be a mooch of someone who’s clearly got the best for me in mind. I need to figure things out. I couldn’t be a man doing what I was doing.
I think it's too harsh. He almost gave up his calling if not for his friend. His dad just wanted to save $, nthg more nthg less.
I stopped drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and taking drugs almost 5 years ago and sometimes I have dreams about getting wasted and I wake up sweating because it feels so real.
My friend had a dream they took acid and were trippin balls which blows my mind because I have never even thought about doing drugs or drinking while dreaming
Me too bro. Well done on getting your life together mate
I have dreams of trying to setup my rig and I just can't do it. Spilling or hiding it from prying eyes. It's really vivid and fucked up.
This inspired me like crazy. It honestly helped me keep pushing forward and believeing. Thanks Travis and Joe....
When joe said he had dreams about high school I felt that. I always enjoyed school but when I got to college I got so stressed out that literally every dream was me not turning in an assignment or being late for a test. Sometimes they were for classes I’d never take/heard of. I swear man, the school system nowadays creates so much stress.
I did the same, dropped out of high school and worked a few years then I quit everything and focused on Jiu Jitsu. Everyone told me I was crazy and I was a dead beat for not having a proper job. I competed in local tournaments and internationally, eventually I started coaching full time and now I own my own school.
Take what is yours people, think for yourselves and work hard for what you want in life
Thanks for sharing brother good to hear your story motivated me a lot! 🙏🏽
Ahh Chris's brother. I remember you from GB man, you visited Caringbah for a few Sunday free rolls back in the day. You boys run Alpha now out west hey? Good stuff...
@beau.s8031 yes brother, that’s me! Yes we are Alpha JJ out west now, hope you’ve been well mate 🙏🏼
I have this issue. I'm going on 32 with major anxiety and depression, and still not even sure what I want to do in life.
Hang in there, a new leaf will turn over and You'll see clearly what You should be doing with Your time and energy- it's tough for most people transitioning from School to the Real World as an Adult but try to see things in glass half full kinda way until your cup runneth over
mmmm feel the pain, use it
@@harbonigga You seem like a failure who needs to find people to blame.
Am979100 are you white?
Yeah inner city communities are really having a good time with there death filled committees right lol ?
When rogan gets into modes like this with his guest has saved my life many times over
Travis seems like such a down to earth guy, great to see.
Since I was 3 I wanted to be a professional drummer and now I am, and my experience with school was the EXACT same. Literally didn't go to my graduation or anything. All through school I told my teachers that I wanted to drum and play music for a career and I actually got an amazing amount of encouragement from them. I don't know if I just got lucky with my teachers, but they really pushed me away from the 9-5 route when I told them what I wanted to do. I would definitely credit them with a lot of my success for the motivation they gave me.
Same with mine man, things will fall into place!
It’s funny how you can appear to be wasting life for years ... The long, lonely route. And people around you think there is something very wrong with you. But then something happens, a turning point, and you realise that somehow, impossibly you knew what you were doing all along.
the stage of life im living in right now.
The "not-having-enough-credits-to-graduate" dream is pretty common. I have that dream all the time.
Stay strong man!
I'm living that dream one nightmare at a time right now.
Broooooo I swear, I graduated 4 years ago and I had this same dream like 2 weeks ago lmao. Gets me every time! 😂
is it really? fuck, everytime i have that dream i wake in a foul mood
I always have dreams about high school. Not graduating. Forgetting we had homework. Not being able to find my classes on first day.
today's definition of "making it" is a lot different then when Travis made it. Times have changed.A lot.
Holy shit, this found me at the right time. Real estate development, versus international DJ
Good luck with the real estate work - follow your dreams my man. I also love real estate
Real estate bro you’ll make so much money
I think the whole international dj making money hand over fist is on its way out but that's just me
The one thing I like about what he said was that he didn’t care about the fruits of his labor. Whether he was in a popular band or not, he didn’t care. Whether he ‘made it’ or not. He seems like a humble guy. Very Zen. I’m not sure if Joe gets this. Joe seems to focus on the fruit of success.
But a question is, would he still have the same attitude 10 - 20 years later if he wasn’t in a popular band? It’s easy to have a plan like that in life in your youth. There’s a short time horizon in youth. Wake up and see what life offers lol. That’s why young men make good soldiers.
J Carroll explain those last 3 sentences 🤔 interesting
He would have worked a 60 hour job like his dad..
yeah he’d already succeeded by living a lifestyle he enjoyed 😬 the money and fame were a nice bonus
@@mtabby8791 which is respectable. But sad at the same time.
I *hated* my high school experience so much I had to quit at 16 from being so bullied. Nice to hear someone else also hated theirs. The entire experience for me was so awful. Anyone else here get bullied?
It's sad that educators are regularly invalidating our children's dreams
In a way, it’s a good thing. It’s knowing that everyone is doubting you what drives you to achieve your goals most of the time.
It's not their fault, they have such a tight agenda themselves, all this basic knowledge to transfair into heads that are nothing but childhood dreams, it's a tough job that somehow needs to be done. those teachers don't want to risk your future, the are not risk people by nature, their job is to make sure.
My HS counselor looked at me strange when I wasn't interested in college.
If you can’t do, teach
It starts at home
This is why Joe is amazing. The conversations. I knew nothing about Travis. Now hearing his story gives me so much respect for him.
As a HS music teacher it really annoys me that someone told him bring a drumemer isn’t really an option... it is definitely an option. He didn’t say he wanted to be famous- he said he wanted to be a drummer. Music is everywhere and if you apply yourself in music you can make me a job out of it.
Elvis look it up he fail music
Super true. Being a good drummer or good bass player means you will always be able to find work doing weddings and cover gigs. There are a million good guitarists but truly great drummers are in demand lol.
@@scotthartman8403 😂 come on. I think you are really missing my point
True, if you can read music you can get some nice and consistent wedding/party gigs
I just gave my two week notice at my line cook job. I told I’ll work in summer when I do have school. I was supposed go in today but called out and spent all day applying for internship etc. I feel like when I first started chasing my dreams I just keep going even when I didn’t know what I was doing. These last few years feel like I know what this was all for now. Travis is so inspiring and a fucking killer drummer. He don’t even need a band !,,💚💚💚
This is inspiring. I'm almost 34 and still trying to figure it out. I have passions and I'm moving forward with them after putting them off for years, but often get caught up with how I haven't gotten where I want at the age I'm at.
I'm happy to still be figuring it out. I know many people that have already resorted to falling back on plan B's since the pandemic happened and I was still working on Plan A and not even bothering with a backup plan.
I have dreams that I'm a loser then I wake up and I'm still a loser.
stop sleeping then?
You edited this comment lol...loser
Especially with that ugly green bay logo
@@nejronzeko lol good one brother!
@robert beyea thank you
This is my favorite joe rogan clip, really inspirational. Travis Barker is such a cool guy. I imagine it would be very chill to hang out with him.
Wow, hearing Joe talk about his college dream just made me remember that I have a similar reoccurring dream. I kept missing a class that was going to prevent me from graduating.
Hey guy from 9 months ago.. Same exact thing here dude it's such a mindfuck!!
PTSD dreams are the best and most vivid. High school dreams, military repetitive training excersises and camps dreams etc...
I have the same reoccurring dream about high school! I actually used to love school growing up and busted my butt to do really well in sports and academics, but my senior year I decided to not do anything because I got completed burnt out on school, and my home life was chaos. Every month or so I’ll wake up with this unsettling feeling that I didn’t graduate my senior year (even though I did), and I have to go back to high school and take classes that I missed. I definitely know that dream comes from my less than eventful final year of high school… it always nags at me.
All the small things about this interview was great
eh. That was weak. keep trying tho homie.
@@JonnyUnderrated well it's nice to see Travis on his First Date with joe
Patrick Star cringe
Dammit
@@brandycrain5046 Dammit I was about to say the same thing.
Not gonna lie, this video is really inspiring me to become a famous drummer. Travis is my favorite drummer of all time and knowing that he was almost never famous really inspires me to keep going no matter what
Man I totally agree with that part Joe said. When I was 15 in trouble, a judge asked what's ur dream job, I said like fantasy job? Or , he said yes. I said I'd like to be a professional skateboarder, he said that's not gonna happen, not an option....I quit skateboarding soon after not realizing he might've caused it. Here I am at 26 and I can still hop on a board and tre flip, back side flip, full cab, about first try every time. I'm going to get back into it, I never realized that judge probably made me quit
After being in college for 9 years, every day is a constant worry about paying for school. I'll be on my hands and feet, but I'll cross that finish line.
Im coming up on my 30's, and I still have dreams about high school. It always ends up me coming to the realization that I've already done this, I graduated a decade ago. Then I wake up.
That convo his dad had with him is becoming a thing of the past. “Kids” still kicking it with mom and dad into late 20’s and early 30’s totally “normal” now. It’s not good. My parents had that same convo with me when I was about to turn 20, convinced me to buy a shit box of a condo but it got me out from under the safety net. They were still around if I needed them but I didn’t view going back as an option. Made some money when I sold the condo and have consistently made more $ than my friends who spent the better part of a decade in college, the trying to find work they thought was worthy of their new credentials. 10 year head start and a firm kick in the pants is a big leg up in this world
5:07 Kudos to his Dad! That is the best idea a Father can give to their child
When Joe said “there’s probably a lot of people who wanted to play drums & were told no,” it reminded me of when I asked my dad why he never learned to play drums since he LOVES them. He told me “my school didn’t have to the budget to add more drummers.” He was 47 when he got his first kit.
Everybody watching this KEEP GOING 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I'm an actor and hearing Joe and Travis talk about giving it your all no matter what is exactly what I need. It's easy to get down on yourself but as long as you're giving it your best you can get somewhere and be happy.
I quit smoking cigarettes 2 months ago and I have vivid dreams of smoking
Charles T hey my friend I would appreciate if you could swing by my channel and subscribe i would really appreciate it
Probably because you only quit smoking 2 months ago..
Strap yourself in bud. Its a wold ride. Quit cold turkey in September 2017.
@@topmusicrecords4555 fuck off
Cold turkey in the county sucks. Fever dreams in hell.
Man I’m In college, to be a teacher (love history, and want to help kids), but I’ve had second thoughts. When I’m done school I feel like I’m locked in and done. I come home and make music everyday. Playing guitar, drums, bass, writing and trying. I love it. I was talking about this yesterday, I want to play guitar, and why can’t that be my first option. That’s what I really want to do. This video helped a lot. Now I’m paying for school so I’m gonna keep pushing and finish that, but I won’t stop grinding to get what I really want. You’re fucking dope Travis
The odds of succeeding in music these days are staggering. Travis is an immensely talented drummer but he still could have failed. A lot of luck involved.
Yes but I suppose it depends on what your idea of success is. Some are still successful playing at small venues and what not. That’s what they want. And that’s okay. If you associate success with the amount of fame Travis has that’s something else.
@@aliensinthecabinet9111 thats how i feel. even if my band gets paid 100 dollars each id still feel happy doing something i love having a good time and getting paid for it as well as getting exposure
I played drums all from 8th grade middle school to junior year high school. Constantly, counselors told me that I should change my plans for the future, and the convinced me to pursue medicine. Although I'm happy that I'm succeeding in school, nothing brings out more passion in me then playing the drums. I constantly look back and think what life would have been like if I kept to my goal and d idnt listen to people telling me I need to change and go to university. I'm happy Travis didn't care what people told him and did what he knew he was passionate about and show everyone just how incredible he is. It's much better to live your life doing what you love instead of what is "right" in terms of career choices..
I know so many doctors in a band lol
"Think of all the rockstars you are making right now just by saying this" is probably one of the most profound things JR has said in a while
I'm gonna make sure I'm one of the rockstar's he's making
poggers
I'm 35 and feel like this comedy acting is an uphill struggle to get noticed, Travis has given me the motivation to carry on striving to make it.....It's all about the passion, thank you Travis
This was one of the best guests Joe has had on
I know a guy who used to love mixing sound for bands at shows that had the no net attitude. He has been on tour for at least 15 years. I am happy for him. Good dude.
Very inspiring! I love these kinds of stories. Both of you inspire so many people, thank you 😊
I’m 22 I’ve been rapping and playing guitar I’m just passionate about making music it started off trash but I’m building it up and I’m going for it and I’m working my way through this , this is the dream there’s beauty in the struggle. My whole life has been a struggle with both my parents being addicted to heroin bouncing from couch to couch at friends and family’s houses and right now I’m homeless but I’m still going for it I even have a job and when I come home music is my full time job still . I’m never going to quit doing what I love , thank you Travis
As an IE native i cant believe Joe Rogan knows that Fontana’s nickname is Fontucky
Straight up lol. Fontucky.
C'mon bro. The 951 is way more famous then you think.
Exit cherry ave for fontucky
same lmao that shit cracked me up
Internet explorer?
Needed to hear this. I’ve been playing guitar for my entire childhood and I’ve been making my own music all these years. There’s literally nothing I love more in this world than music. Like I don’t have as much passion for anything else. And now I’ve just graduated high school and I had already put it into my head that I’ll never go to college for a degree I don’t like. I’m really not sure what I’m gonna do with my life. But this gives me hope that my dreams really could come true. I’m also lucky that both of my parents are extremely supportive.
Keep going man!
Thank you for this !!! I’m a “ loser” by society’s definition joe you know that nightmare about not graduating that was my reality I dropped out I couldn’t handle it anymore and I can relate to that gut turning anxiety I’m 25 now on own a small clothing business and I’m happy I’m broke but I’m happy I have enough to eat to pay my bills and that’s all that matters I know it won’t be easy but ima give it my 110% with no plan b 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Godspeed muchacha!
You are not a Loser!!
u the fuckin man@@randycantu1
“ if you have a plan b then you won’t try hard enough “ I needed to hear that . Nice one Trav 🤟🏼
I hope the long form of this convo went on to say “and don’t get married in your 20’s or knock someone up”. That’s when you take the Target job even if you managed to avoid it before
Fuck yeah! Drumming for 18 years and just played my first gig last night. Good reception from everyone and seeing them dig the songs is such a great fucking feeling.
His voice is very soothing. I LOVE sober people!!
I've been writing music since I was 15 years old, and we got our first record deal ~2 years ago, I'm turning 28. Don't fucking give up, make sure you look cool, be interesting, really be critical about your work, and be humble. Learn from everyone, don't burn bridges, apologize to people, etc etc. Our first guitarist is coming back to film a music video with us solely because he just knows the tracks already. Keep pushing people, but be very mindful.
I dreamed of being a rockstar but I was good at school so I went with my plan B. I became a physics teacher (teach at Greenday's old high school) I still have dreams of being a rockstar.
Since the moment I turned 18. I became independent. My mom no longer provided for me. My dad abandoned us when I was born. Since the age of 18 I have struggled massively. Moments in life where I would eat out of trash cans, beg people for a drink, sleeping with other homeless, etc etc. Any possible situation I went through it. Even shootings and robberies happened to me because my area is full of crime. I'm 26 now soon ill be 27 and I'm realizing life is an adventure. Learn from your mistakes and keep pushing. No matter how hard it seems. Always take a step towards progress.
If his buddy didn't let him move in right then and there is was game over - hope he thanks that guy, repeatedly.
Maybe, maybe not. He probably had more than one buddy with a couch. Or a girlfriend, grandma, aunt, or one more creative gear to kick in to find a way without committing to a full time job.
23 and making the best art of my life but stuck in a terrible creative block while dealing with the stress of my mom's brain cancer diagnosis and having just left a toxic relationship, very much needed this reminder to keep going.
I’m happy for kourtney,she found a good man.
Travis Barker just seems like a fucking sound guy! Very sweet and down to earth.
i have nightmares of college thinking i missed exams or forgot to go to class
Travis Barker’s come up story is fucking rad! Chilling in Laguna Beach with your homies, making music, and building a legacy. So cool.
I dreamt of being the next Michael Jordan, but I never practiced basketball much...I’m 5’ 7” and white with poor ball skills. Now, I watch basketball on tv at the bar. But...there’s a part me that thinks...damn...I had a cool dream.
Dick Nixon Damn I'm sorry bro, didn't knew you were white.
@@somerandomcostarricandude7081 being white is the best thing going for him
HBC423 true, white privilege.
@@somerandomcostarricandude7081 white privilege doesn't exist.. it is great to be white though
HBC423 yeah sure, sure.
This warmed my heart, as a drummer that's living his plan B life I'm truly dying inside... I need to play again 😭...
I never knew anyone else had that same exact high school dream
You mean failing or playing drums?
C4star i had a lot of dreams about going back to middle school but that was because i missed it, i had just become a freshman in high school and i didn’t really like it there.
I’m one of those kids you mentioned Joe, and you’re absolutely right. I don’t want to go through my life thinking about what could of been. I’m going to find out for myself what life holds for me by pursuing my dream of being a drummer. Thank you both🤘🏻
He's my absolute favorite drummer
My Dad said the same thing to me back in the day and I was out of the house in a week. Best thing he had ever done for me! SOLID!!!
Wow, I didn’t go to my high school or college graduation either. I thought I was the only one.
This makes me feel better. I have dreams at least three times a week that I've relapsed and it's the worst feeling. Now knowing it's common among those who've gotten better is reassuring.
As someone who has failed at pretty much everything they've ever done. Having a plan B isn't such a bad idea.
Jack Daniel hell yes I agree 100% same here I been told I could fuck Up a wet dream multiple times in my life.. and im pretty sure I have!
Hey Jack, so I’ve been pretty much the in the same boat as you failing a bunch and always having a plan B. Until, I finally realized plan B is actually hurting me, it’s an excuse to fail and be ok with myself. So instead of focusing all my energy on plan A, it was split because I had a built in safety net. Anyway, now when I come up with an idea or plan , I’m fucken 100% in that bitch win or lose, it has help me a ton. Don’t give up brotha. Stay driven.
Maybe you wouldn’t fail if you weren’t already planning on quitting and counting on a Plan B to catch you
Im sure the drinking didnt help
Keep your head up don’t stop 2 feet away from achieving your goals
You can learn a lot when struggling.
Pursuing your dreams is the best thing you can do for yourself and others.
I needed to see this today :) thanks for sharing travis and joe. 😘😘 long time love for both of you and I hope y’all are well in 2019 and beyond😘
I’m 35 I never held a job, only ever stuck to making music as that’s all I felt mostly compelled to do.
I lived on very little money,
Kept at it through blood sweat and tears
My band is Lebanon Hanover, and it brought me everything in life.
Never let a dream go! Never everrrrrrr say No !!!
Had the same dream about not graduating scared the shit out of me
The struggle of entrepreneur mindsets. It’s hard to get a “spouse/significant other” to understand the “risk”. And sometimes you have to do what makes you happy and make the leap 🚀
If they coddled him he wouldn't be what he is...
Joy , love , and passion are the greatest successes a person can have in this lifetime . Safety and security are illusions .
Ive been sober for 3 years and i STILL have the "user dreams". I dreamed the other night that I reached into my pockets and they were overflowing with oxys and xanax like infinitely full and I was walking around with such a smile lol... when I woke up I was bummed for a second but then realized I am happier sober. But damn those dreams are so realistic... stay sober, fellow recovered friends:)
How did you manage to become happier sober? How long did it take
@@joerogaine7984 well, honestly I can't really say exactly how long it took for me to be happy sober. The most important thing is to truly take every day just moment by moment. Like just live IN those moments. Do not think of the past and definitely do not get wrapped up in the future. Stay present. Focus on what you need and carve your life down to only the things you need to live and maybe the people who you truly love and you know they love you back. If you don't have anyone, that's ok too. Love yourself. Learn to honor your own body and mind as if it is a god. Time shouldn't come into play during recovery. The ONLY time you truly have is the moment you are in right now and if you can stay sober for each moment, then those moments become bricks that become a foundation and believe me friend, you WILL find peace and happiness. I love you. You got this. I don't doubt your power. Remember EVERYONE has bad days and good days. But YOU have insight that they lack. You will be happy in such a different way. You will be amazed when you see what you accomplish. Stop using. Don't look back.
still a user but whenever i had attempted to quit i would have dreams like this every god damn night and they were just so insanly real. i would wake up and legitimately haft to check my empty bottles to see if i had really bought more or drempt it.
When your struggling, it shows ur true character
then im a pierce of shit
This just made me call my friend to tell him we’re filming a new video for my channel, I’ve always wanted to do RUclips but school , people in general as well as self doubt has been my stop sign , my questioning of if I really want it , and the answer is yes .
Listening to this is so true. Should I working as a delivery driver or go for my dream, become a full time firefighter. So I did and it’s been 21 years now and couldn’t be happier. But when I did I had to give up so much. Take two steps back to take 5 steps forward. I’m so happy that I didn’t just settle!
How many of these stories don't end this well. It is always nice to look back when it worked out. How many people did the same, then it didn't work out? I get go for it, but many did. They didn't end up well. How is it ok to say go all in, knowing most fail?
I needed this, man, I’m in tears, I’ve been struggling and losing hope and not feeling like I was going to get what I’ve been after for years, but I will not stop until I have what I’m after
prayers to you brother best of kuck
luck*
@@thisguygrant Thank you friend! I haven’t reached that goal just yet but I’m SO close, and I’m in a much better place mentally than I was a year ago 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼