In his interview with Deeds magazine, ‘Highroller’, a Lagos based Stylist and Creative Director, shares the structure which has helped him navigate through the creative industry and thrive. In a society seemingly more accepting of uniformity and imitation, Highroller has chosen to build an identity which sets him apart from the usual. He believes that his general principles and values are what make him uniquely himself.
“I am my own person. I don't take what I don't earn. My ability to solve problems, my principles as a man, my values etc, are a lot of attributes that is why you could try to imitate me, but never really be me”.
As we dialogued with Highroller, we became curious to know who an avid individualist such as himself admired in his industry.
“I admire Virgil. It was amazing to have had the opportunity to watch him work; I learnt a lot by seeing him break through limitations and provide opportunities to people that would not have otherwise had”.
Virgil is admired by Highroller because he is unconventional. Seeing every experience as an opportunity to learn is another one of Highroller’s notable traits. He recounts the best lesson he has been taught so far.
“Everyone leaves, so you can't really hope for anything different. Don't give other people the power to define your worth or make you feel inadequate; everything you do should be in line with your values and beliefs”.
The struggle to stay motivated has confronted all of us in one way or another. The battle against falling off track never really ends. With a mindset as spirited as Highrollers’, we thought it necessary to know how he handles moments of despair "Highroller, in those times when you feel like giving up, what keeps you motivated?"
“Myself, Self-reflection and Self-motivation. Admitting when I make mistakes and knowing I have to do better because I can do better. I try as much as possible to own my mistakes and learn from them”.
As the interview came to a close, he rounded off by saying “Fight for whatever you believe in, not the money.” As we all know, it's easy to get fixated on the monetary value of day-to-day life, but it's important for us to be intentional about looking at the bigger picture and focusing on the value of your impact in what your doing.
