On the first episode of The Metal Intent, good friend and YouTube drummer Tobias Nesarajah joins João for a conversation about how combining your passion for music with an intentful, disciplined approach is a recipe for success.
00:00 - The Metal Intent intro
01:00 - How João and Tobias started YouTube at the same time
06:05 - How to think about "the algorithm" - merge what you want with what the audience wants
13:20 - How Tobias got into metal - the "subconscious pull" of music and wanting to be a great performer
22:30 - Discipline - how Tobias went from lazy to happy, disciplined and goal-oriented
33:40 - Why INTENT is the "magic answer"
37:00 - How João FORCES himself to be accountable
40:30 - Impostor syndrome - how to re-frame "Why would anyone listen to me?"
43:23 - How to GET STARTED - Intent + Baby Steps
51:17 - How activities outside of music keep Tobias at peak performance
55:50 - Why having fun is so important
