Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Ivan Blue of Tulsa

We recently had the chance to connect with Ivan Blue and have shared our conversation below.

Ivan, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
Giving thanks to God, then plan and prepare for the day

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Ivan Blue, I go by 3LUe. I am an artist of many talents. From writing and performing music to acting and modeling etc. A community figure who’s trying change the narrative and make a difference. Treating everyone equal, expressing through different arts and teaching others that they can do the same.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I am nothing, at a point I believed it. But, life been showing me different how much I accomplished and overcame. So I know I am someone and people look up to. Value my time and want to listen to what I have to say. My voice is heard.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me I was getting farther away from God. It allowed me to be vulnerable and be honest with myself. Figure out what’s my purpose and not just for myself but for God as well. With Success it makes it think you doing everything right so why question it? But if its not align with God then the foundation will soon crumble.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Always m, if you know me then you know.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What will you regret not doing? 
Taken everything more seriously, focused on myself more. Friends and family and relationships will be there or you can always make new ones.

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