Have you ever felt or understood that you are not living up to your standards? That you are not reaching your goals or your dreams—and yet, there are so many lesser means and resources to do so?
Meanwhile, we see a lot of people on the web, on YouTube, and in our lives who are successful, who’ve reached their goals, who are masters of their own life.
In this episode, we are going to study the life of W. Amadeus Mozart—one of the greatest composers in the world who left his footprint for generations to come. We’re going to analyze his life lessons and derive the most out of them to make sure we succeed in our own lives.
From an early age, we’ve been taught nearly everything in school and university. We’ve been taught how to get certain things done, how to develop certain skill sets—and yet, we haven’t been taught the core of life:
How to unlock your multi-dimensional mind. How to get more done. How to see more than you currently see in the same picture. How to win in your life.
First of all, before we go into the life-changing lessons, let’s hear a bit about the life of Mozart—his childhood, adulthood, and the ultimate moment when he became one of the greatest composers in the world.
Mozart was born into a family of court musicians. His father was a violinist and a composer. He had two children, and both of them were taught music. Both were extremely successful, but Mozart especially showed exceptional talent. His father realized he could make a living by touring with his children and having them play music.
From a young age, Mozart traveled to England, France, and Italy. He met some of the best composers in the world, including the son of the great composer J.S. Bach, and learned different techniques from them. Meanwhile, the family made a good living through these tours.
But our purpose isn’t to study Mozart’s entire biography—we want to focus on one moment that changed everything.
As the children grew older, they were no longer as enchanting, and crowds weren’t as big. Mozart’s father could no longer support the family through performances. So he took Mozart to Italy in an attempt to find him a well-paid position. They stayed there for a couple of years, but nothing worked out.
Eventually, they returned to Salzburg. Mozart, now an adult, found a position as a court musician under the Archbishop. It was just enough to support his life and his family. But Mozart began to feel empty.
He had seen England, France, and Italy. He had been exposed to world-class opera and musical cultures. And now, he was stuck in a town with no significant musical tradition.
He remained stuck for years. He battled with himself—his ambition and spirit pushed him to do something greater, but he was locked in place. All he could do was write music to please the Archbishop. If things had continued this way, we might never have heard of Mozart.
And one of the biggest things holding him back was his father. His father emotionally forced him to stay.
At one point, Mozart gave up. He decided he would stay, write some pleasant music, and accept his fate. It’s hard to write rich, inspired music when you’re disconnected from the operas and cultures that inspired you.
But one day, in his mid-20s, the Archbishop went to Vienna and took Mozart with him as a servant. In Vienna, the Archbishop gave Mozart menial tasks and treated him like a servant.
Feeling the fire within him and the urge to create music that would move the world, Mozart made a hard decision—he chose to stay in Vienna.
That decision cost him his relationship with his family. His father never spoke to him again.
But from that moment on, Mozart created the best pieces of music known to his generation. He changed entire genres by introducing new flavors and techniques—elements that would later become standards in the music world.
And it all began with one decision. He said “no” to something that was standing in the way of his passion.
In his case, it was his father who wanted him to stay in Salzburg and be a court musician, just to keep the family afloat.
He made a decision that changed the music world forever.
And today, how many of us are making decisions that truly make an impact?
Oftentimes, we are hesitant to say “no,” and even more hesitant to say “yes” to what really matters.
But the truth is, saying “no” often means saying “yes.”
When you say no to things that don’t matter, you’re saying yes to the one thing that does.
Look around you. Look at the best YouTubers, the top performers, the people you admire.
How many of them are “yes” people?
The answer is: none.
They all said no to things that didn’t matter so they could say yes to the one thing that would lead them to their ultimate goal.
To me, that’s the most important lesson:
Say “no.”
Do what’s going to make an impact on you and others.
Lesson 2: Be Humble
Where do we see humility in Mozart?
He was a very young kid—starting from the age of four or five—trained in music. He traveled across Europe, but he never dismissed other musicians. He always listened. He always tried to learn from their styles.
And that’s what gave him so much growth.
When he arrived in Vienna, in just two or three short years before his death, he created more musical pieces than others managed in decades.
This was all thanks to his humility.
And this is one of the core values at AREV Media, where I serve as Chief of Operations.
Being humble means we’re always listening. Always ready to perfect ourselves.
Another person who embodies this mindset is MrBeast. Despite being the biggest YouTuber—with 300 million subscribers (and probably more by the time you read this)—he never says, “I’m the best.”
He learns from people with fewer followers. He asks for advice from business leaders. That’s how he created his famous chocolate brand (which I’m still waiting to try!).
So that’s lesson two: Be humble.
I’m not Mozart. I’m not MrBeast. But I’m going to get there.
The most important thing is to stay humble and keep pushing.
Because when you’re humble and willing to learn, your own style begins to emerge. Whether you’re a YouTuber, musician, or business owner—this is how you create something that lasts.
Lesson 3: Be Open to Something New
Mozart never said, “I only write operas.”
He was open to other genres. He listened to other composers. He studied music that was totally different from what he was doing.
That open-mindedness allowed him to create his own niche and innovate entire genres.
On your road to mastery, never rely on just one source of information.
Don’t limit yourself to one book, one YouTube channel, or one podcast.
Read widely. Learn across disciplines. Look for patterns.
When your brain collects enough diverse inputs, it will eventually connect the dots. That’s when things start to click.
This principle applies to everything—especially business.
You don’t always know what’s happening in the market. Even with experience, the landscape is always evolving.
So keep learning. Keep collecting insights.
As Chief of Operations at a marketing agency, I don’t only study Facebook and Google Ads. I look at TikTok. I read about consumer behavior. I try to understand how people absorb content across platforms.
I even study animal behavior and core human psychology.
At first, it may feel like random information. But eventually, those data points form patterns—and that’s when you start seeing the whole picture.
So stay open.
Keep learning.
And if you liked this episode, check out my next one on the life of Leonardo da Vinci.
More content is coming. Never lose hope.
Keep pushing—and you will win, if you follow the basics and stay consistent.