Aurie Styla's Balance--Work Ethic, Growth, and Authentic Humanity

Key Quotes

"I was surprised to find that while his on stage persona is big bubbly and energetic in person he is thoughtful diligent and utterly dedicated to what he does for a living he's also a massive trekkie I got the sense that he is champing at the bit for more more venues more tours more audiences more work more for his already hugely successful career"

This quote highlights the contrast between Aurie Styla's public performance and his private work ethic. The author notes his dedication and ambition, suggesting a drive for continuous growth and success in his career.

"I fell in love with star trek single digits I was about seven or eight years old so it would have been as all of those episodes would have been available somewhere it was on tv I saw this and I was like I'm blown away and I'm a kid I was always trying to make family with other people friends of mine who I would call my family I think that's what drew me to that"

Aurie Styla explains his early fascination with Star Trek, attributing it to the show's themes of community and found family. This personal connection reveals how the fictional universe resonated with his own desire for belonging and connection.

"I always even if it's something that's quite easy to achieve I always look at how do I how can I get more out of this or how can I do more or how can I even make this harder for me so I can overcome something in each challenge that I do"

Aurie Styla describes his proactive approach to challenges, actively seeking to make tasks more difficult to foster personal growth. This demonstrates a mindset focused on overcoming obstacles and extracting maximum value from every experience.

"She also wasn't a big fan of me initially going into comedy at all but she said if you're going to go into comedy I want you to understand the business of it as well so when it comes to putting on events um or producing shows when it comes to even doing content like podcasting for example I don't want you to just be the person that's on the mic know how everything behind the mic or behind the camera or off the stage or all I want you to know how that all works"

Aurie Styla recounts his mother's advice regarding his comedy career, emphasizing the importance of understanding the business aspects beyond just performance. His mother's guidance instilled in him a comprehensive understanding of the industry, enabling him to create opportunities for himself.

"The things that we are when we're off stage are just as important as what we are when we're on stage and even when like they get drunk like super drunk on there it's hilarious it just descends into chaos it really does and when nori particularly is the one who when he gets drunk he's uncontrollable you could see buster pulling him up and saying no here this is what we're about to do we're not doing that and I think that kind of militancy made me really respect him again as not just a as a performing artist but as a person who does art in that sense"

Aurie Styla reflects on an episode of "Drink Champs" featuring Busta Rhymes, highlighting how the interview revealed a more human and thoughtful side of the artist. Styla expresses admiration for Busta Rhymes' ability to maintain integrity and respect even in a chaotic, alcohol-fueled environment, seeing it as a sign of his character.

"I was always trying to make family with other people friends of mine who I would call my family so I think there is again that element of being in environments where you can make your own friendships and families I think that's what drew me to that"

Aurie Styla connects his appreciation for "The Shawshank Redemption" to his personal experiences of seeking out and building chosen families. He explains that the film's depiction of strong friendships formed in difficult circumstances resonated with his own life, where he actively cultivated relationships that felt like family.