Michael Jackson's insane work ethic

[@notmr.barocksonjohnson570]

I love the contrast of Prince's "Don't worry about perfection, be authentic" vs Michael's "Each part should be perfect"

[@KorpusV6]

And they were both right

[@GoldenBeetl3]

Prince was hell of a hard worker too. Everybody said he was a perfectionist and he was. He just said that because we all know perfection doesn’t exist, even MJ said in this video than even if he was n°1 charts, he was still not satisfied. You need both, authenticity and perfection to be among the best but I agree, perfection without authenticity is souless but the opposite is why you will never have the succes of these two legends if you only count on being authentic.

[@jaxx4life]

@GoldenBeetl3you just helped me solve something i’ve been stuck on for a long time

[@GoldenBeetl3]

@@jaxx4life Im glad it helped you 🙏

[@1kennylo]

Mj better

[@LNDMajorr247]

"even if you're sweeping floors or painting ceilings, do it better than anyone else in the world" Wow I'ma keep that in mind

[@Walking.w.Christ]

You shouldn’t really do it better than others cause then that would turn every thing you do in life into a competition. You should do everything you’re passionate about with you all your might. Cause there won’t be any of that to do when you die. (Ecclesiastes 9:10)

[@LNDMajorr247]

@Walking.w.Christ You're right amen, that's why I work on progression instead of perfection because progression can eventually lead to perfection and so I guess that was Micheal's way of motivation which I appreciate alot

[@Walking.w.Christ]

@@LNDMajorr247 I agree. But at the end of the day i wasn’t correct, all Glory goes to God. That piece of wisdom comes from His word not mines.

[@KorpusV6]

​@@Walking.w.Christ Michael always gave glory to God.

[@Walking.w.Christ]

@@KorpusV6 True, but he was never really specific at time. People believe in different gods. Even tho there is 1.

[@MyNameIsNotActuallyRosco]

it's so refreshing to see a channel like yours who makes great quality content about interesting things in music

[@davidhartley94]

Thanks!

[@lenebrgesen4306]

I totally agree! 👍👏

[@ANITACHEONG-em8mt]

Michael is a unique creative pioneer, unbreakable timeless inspiration and more importantly a selfless relentless humanitarian charitable champion. Thank you David Hartley

[@Mr2greys]

Dont forget the kiddie diddler

[@harrylane4]

And more importantly than that, he was a common file format for sharing documents

[@Omar_E11]

​@@harrylane4False allegations.

[@greenbeam9328]

the moonwalk was actually created by dancers from the 1930's and michael learned it from a soul train dancer called jeffrey daniels. jeffrey is also the one that helped with the bad and smooth criminal choreographies

[@duncanidaho8900]

It seems that more than 5 ppl are taking credit for teaching him the backslide- Michael named the move afterwards the moonwalk- or to inspire him. MJ does this differently though, moving also his upper body and arms, thus giving to the initial move walking/gliding backwards the impression of really walking ...back. Jeffrey Daniels was with some ideas for Bad ( there is a footage with MJ and JD and a third guy working together for the dance steps on yt, they were feeding each other ideas) and Smooth criminal, the main choreography was done by MJ and Vincent Patterson. MJ was with this old Hollywood theme of gangsters and such stuff, listen Al Capone, the first variant of Smooth criminal and Chicago 45.The backslide was old step, it was transmitted from one to another. The first creature to do it was a tiny bird in Central America. MJ incorporated this basic move and transformed it into thr choreography for Bille Jean for underlying the idea of retreat, of stepping back, from a street dance move he transformed it into art.

[@hei318]

JD was in Shalamar

[@jamescashion8608]

No… Charlie Chaplin invented it

[@djicebreaker80]

Charlie Chaplin did invent his versions of moon walk, with wide variations of legs, he was funny MJ said.& it inspired him to create, moon walk we all know and love today ❤

[@KorpusV6]

​@@duncanidaho8900 Michael learnt from Jeffrey since he was in the Jackson 5. That's how he learnt the robot for dancing machine. The Jackson 5 said it in an interview in the 70s

[@RenataKleinRK]

MJ is not a “once in a generation” talent. A generation is 20 years. We do not get an MJ-level talent every 20 years. He’s a once in a century talent.

[@ceb1643]

Once. Just this. We never will be able to get someone close to him.

[@King_of_Ether_Realm]

​@@ceb1643If it's all time, Nah MJ isn't the greatest. There are great competitors. Maybe in Music MJ is the GOAT but not by large margin. And MJ definitely isn't the greatest human. Personally LDV was the greatest human to have ever lived followed by Newton.

[@StackUpSteve]

@@King_of_Ether_RealmI think your comment sucks

[@King_of_Ether_Realm]

@@StackUpSteve "I Think" Well that's just you personally I assume and not chronologically

[@Yooitscarlos]

Aka once in a lifetime .

[@banditrider613]

Saw him in concert twice, (BAD and Dangerous) and is always those performances that I judge any other by, no one will ever trump them

[@jeffreyzie]

The timing of this popping up today right after Quincy Jones passed is wild. Long live to two legends. I know they’re making some hits up there 🕊️

[@AvanthikaKeloth]

People misunderstood Michael a lot😢 Glad you are digging deeper before posting

[@TheRealSandman]

Very inspiring to hear the words from one of the best artists in history. Such a shame he’s not around now, I was only a young kid when he died, I was never able to appreciate him whilst he was alive.

[@davidrobinson5180]

This is a great video because you uncovered something that was only really alluded to in pop culture prior to this. Thanks for developing Michael's outlook so painstakingly.

[@justme.maryam]

You don't even now how much I needed those messages from Michael.

[@l.jennings130]

Wonderful inspirational words from MJ.

[@LookingGlassUniverse]

I'm so excited for this series! It's really inspiring to hear about the creative process

[@bowzally1281]

One of the best analyses of Michael Jackson's character that I've yet seen. Well done.

[@klsecond5755]

R.I.P Quincy Jones

[@moonwalkerfr]

MJ is proof that if you believe it and set your mind to it, you can do it. From a very young age he wanted to create the best-selling album of all time, and he DID IT. He wanted to become one of the greatest, a lot of people would say that he IS the greatest

[@blendbrooks]

I’ve seen all of these clips before during my MJ phase, but the way you edit your videos and direct the progression of the video’s theme is seriously immaculate. Well done man

[@pandaboogus]

I love seeing channels that talk about different things always end up on the topic Michael Jackson. It shows that he’s a once in the lifetime generational artist

[@JarmainPatrick]

This is a solid piece of content mate. So inspiring to see creators thinking outside of the box and sharing real value. 20-30 years from now, this video will still be good. This is truly timeless 🤝

[@BadSloucher]

I needed a pick-me-up and didn't expect it to come from a video about Michael Jackson 🤯👏

[@TheMJbeliever777]

Michael Jackson's “Words Of Wisdom!!!” Take God-Given Talent With An Incredible Work Ethic And You Are Now Describing MJ!!! EveryONE Can Learn From MJ’s Timeless Advise!!! YOU MUST Always “BeLIEve IN YOURSELF!!!” 777!!! July 7th 2025!!!

[@13donstalos]

Just believe

[@sherryditzler7908]

His last words on this video speaks volumes about MJ. Thank you for sharing!

[@MichaelDavis-t5m]

I absolutely love this video and learning about what inspired and developed the Genius Michael Jackson the king Pop! ❤️❤️❤️💯

[@Jotique]

I learned alot in this lesson today. Thank you I will cherish what I learned!!!

[@13donstalos]

David, your videos are some of the best music related content on YT. Your channel deserves a million subs, minimum. That being said, I don't think I'm alone when I say that you should put together longer (30+ minute) documentaries in the same vein as what you have here. Your fans are aching for deeper dives. Thank you for all you do!

[@-Mark_F]

A truly great video. Very, very inspirational for me and should be for all.

[@MrEOM41]

Geniuses have a massive work ethic

[@HaydenHuynh]

this was an awesome analysis! Love it :)

[@ericdavidwallace]

Oh man that was inspiring thank you. Michale has always been a major influence on me.

[@OscarGarman]

Marvelous talented bloke he's absolutely Phenomenal there's something regardless to inspire human spirits he is composing a determination what he can do for all the best Michael became spiritual

[@Ευαγγελια-π3θ]

Humans listen to Michael Joe Jackson TIMELESS!

[@Sailaboat]

Love the content mate. Keep it up.

[@martinkenna6735]

A great thing mj did when hiring quincy jones was mj imployed a guy who would stop michael the perfectionist from getting in his own way. Thats great insight.

[@Timi1111]

What's the secret to insane work ethic? Love for your craft and the deep enjoyment you get from it. If you don't enjoy something you won't do it for long.

[@tasmeenbaker9912]

We will never get another MJ

[@Gaven7r]

Great video man! Really inspiring, and I liked the analogy of the seeds. TOO MANY people think of just stealing what someone has already planted and grown on their own, instead of planting the seeds of creativity it shares, and making something of their own for themselves, and others.

[@DeloresTaylor-z5g]

Absolutely genius ❤❤❤

[@joshuagonzales8297]

ty for making a video about MJ's music and not his personal life.

[@mechajay3358]

Its because of this work ethic that led Michael to become one of the best artists in the whole world.

[@anabellapartap7418]

So so true in his statement If u sweeping floors or painting ceilings Do it better than anyone else in the world Certainly we need to remember that Michael is indeed a true perfectionist and the greatest entertainer ever Love him so much❤️❤️👌👌

[@Will_Schrank]

Interesting and inspiring!

[@teezy6578]

GREAT VIDEO really! no made up fan fiction really caught the spirit of MJ

[@leomurilloguitar003]

I look up to him, if everyone had his work ethic and mindset then this world would be a way better place. Or more like, the good things we have and the progress mankind has made, has come from people with this kind of approach and work ethic, like Michael. Long life to the King of Pop.

[@darkskinwhite]

He didnt learn perfectionism from Barry Gordy, he learned it from Joe beatin their asses as kids.

[@nourishevolvethrive4164]

Both

[@leonsearle7288]

Thank you for this!

[@watson221b5]

A true King❤

[@variousartworks2513]

Thank you for this video🙏. It's perfect🌟

[@mrironlunglungzielungzietv6697]

The moowalk was taken from one of the soul train dancers and mj made he's own in he's unique way n enhanced it the guy was called Jeffrey I can't remember he's second name but he taught mj the moonwalk

[@mrironlunglungzielungzietv6697]

Good vid though thanks

[@GaelSmith111]

This video was insaneeeee, thank you so much ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@DorinKabra]

Thank you about the wonderful video.😊😇🙏

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

2:44 Nice edit.

[@RobertMichaelTodd]

Perfectionism almost took my life... so i don't know.

[@johnpaulbenoy3317]

perfection in?

[@432Bradley]

Incredible video David. Thank you🙏

[@Liochavez]

You managed to drop so many 💎 in 7:48min. Insane work ethic ❤❤❤❤❤

[@charitymumbuamumbua9422]

I miss you❤

[@SuperStarlight4]

Moonwalk wasn't from Charlie Chaplin. He himself in the private home videos said that he learnt that from African kids n it was another band's member from whom he learnt. It was also first done by an African performer whose name I don't remember.

[@ladystardustsz]

I miss him ❤

[@mrironlunglungzielungzietv6697]

Quincy Jones needs to stop hating on mj

[@declancolgan8128]

He needs to stop hating full stop !!

[@BonnyV-q7z]

Yesssss he does!

[@bobpritham2660]

Now he's no more to stop it.

[@kooldawg]

He just died

[@QWERTZ00-u2v]

He has stopped now for sure 💀

[@Thesuddenhum]

This a banger. You should do hip hop artist as well. Juice WRLD, Future, Playboi Carti, ect. Great video man!

[@la6136]

Please no. None of the rap clowns today can compare to Michael

[@nolanmartino]

This was AMAZING!!

[@giorgiabracchi9675]

Thank you very much for this beautiful content 🎉❤

[@MrMartellSincere]

I love Michael Jackson and his legendary music and dancing

[@PrettyboyAshtun]

the greatest

[@The_GreatEscape91]

I love MJ rest in grace king!!

[@unitylove111]

thanks for this documentary!

[@bigmama4293]

Thanks so much, it was great 👍

[@JhonteMusic]

i receive this michael. thank you. i will follow your blueprint of success as the greatest music entertainer there is. i, Jhonté, will also be classified as the universe’s BIGGEST music entertainer in this current millennium! 💫

[@sarahhannahv]

You really get it! Well done!

[@hellothere8347]

This the video I needed to see! ❤️

[@realilty]

Wow great video man!

[@miud2201]

doja cat said it best “copy the greats, that’s my number one strategy; but beware that you can’t copy stats”

[@ZenMountain]

Quincy and Swedien.

[@nelauren]

Billie Jean bass line was inspired when Jackson heard “I can’t go for that” by Hall and Oates. Facts.

[@VBOProductions]

The Greatest

[@KeitaSaad]

Thank you

[@jayess8714]

Great vid

[@jevinday]

I've seen 3 different thumbnails for this video and it's been up 22 hours. Why is this becoming a common occurrence on channels? It's so confusing

[@melaniejiang4200]

thank you！！

[@anthonyveryvirta]

Лучший ❤

[@ghosteye33]

Just found your channel and I love it. Binge initiated! Subbed :)

[@LeLouvre634]

1:18 this is wrong. Chaplin never did a moonwalk. Part of the sequence was reversed.. MJ was inspired by black dancers and kids who did the moonwalk

[@mirandaal4541]

As a personal attribute, being a perfectionist is a curse, not a blessing, as any mental health specialist or psychologist will tell you, and there is no doubt that Michael Jackson, despite his success and riches, was less happy than the average person.

[@hannaz4617]

I don’t think that’s what Michael Jackson meant. He wasn’t speaking about a narcissist seeking to build an amazing and perfect self-image and to serve his own created image. Michael was talking about putting your soul, heart, passion, and love into what you do. By doing so, you connect deeply with your inner self and are guided by a divine spirit. Whatever you do, if done with love, brings you closer to God. Michael understood that his talent was a gift from God-to create brilliant songs and dance that brought happiness to others. His goals were not wealth or fame, instead, he wanted to follow his spiritual path. He helped the sick and poor, united people of different countries, cultures, and ages, and raised awareness of injustice, poverty, crime, and violence through his music. In that way, he followed what he believed God intended him to do. I don’t agree with the idea that Michael was unhappy. He was frustrated and saddened by the media’s unfair treatment and had to deal with false allegations, greed, and jealousy.

[@mirandaal4541]

@ You evidently idolize Michael Jackson, which makes it impossible for you to talk about him objectively, even though you may not realize it. First of all, I don’t know where you fetch the idea of narcissism from. Being a perfectionist in psychological terms has nothing to do with being narcissistic. Various mental disorders not having to do with a narcissistic personality disorder involve perfectionism. Perhaps because you idolize Michael Jackson and don’t realize that he was just like you and me, you deny that he was unhappy in his life except for his unhappiness with media treatment. Evidence that Michael Jackson was emotionally unbalanced is all over - from his own admission of physical and emotional abuse as a child at the hands of his father to the fact that he missed a normal childhood due to his and his siblings’ music career, which led to compensatory childlike behaviours as an adult, to his image complex (vitiligo does not account for all his plastic and cosmetic surgeries, much less to his chosen physical appearance for his children, who don’t even have a biracial appearance) to the well-documented dysfunctional family in which he grew up. Of course, he was treated unfairly by the media and others and unjustly accused of child abuse, which had an adverse impact on his career and didn’t help matters as far as his personal happiness was concerned.

[@ChristineKeer]

I miss him😂😂❤

[@cherishwilson2156]

Virgos are known to be Perfectionist!!!!

[@LeLouvre634]

2:46 Martin Bashir 👿

[@Balr07]

Please make a video on tupacs work ethic

[@ShonenJoe]

MJ had conqueror's haki

[@Lemon_2148]

Hope you don’t mind my asking, where did you get that lamp in the background on your desk?

[@BIGZphillybirdfan]

The Billie Jean baseline was inspired by “I can’t go for that” by Hall & Oates

[@volcanoscout]

Is it just me, or does David Hartley look, talk and sound just like Jon Richardson, the comedian?

[@alyssajones4368]

His father instilled those rigorous work ethics into Michael's head.

[@meadpro]

moonwalk wasn't inspired by Chaplin, Michael didn't create it, it was a dance becoming popular in the 70's by black dancers and taught to Michael by Jeffery Daniels.

[@Winddemonslayer]

“Once in a generation” is always far from the truth, most people either dont want to be famous or dont want to use their talents professionally and some barely use them to begin with

[@stephenmacartney]

Don't forget Michelangelo was just painting ceilings at one point

[@forestgrumpy119]

Please cover Jimi Hendrix’s work ethic!

[@dacallp]

Why does the audio engineer you interviewed sound exactly like that one AI voice?? 😭

[@TheLittleLife]

facts

[@MrThybomb]

i forgot how uncanny he looked towards the end. i love his music but he definitely had issues

[@SheilaJewell-fr2jq]

Who doesn’t? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@wandarichmond7643]

I definitely agree with you. Something was seriously wrong with michael. He needed help. His Family tried. He resisted many times, from what I learned. Help was needed. He wasn't michael towards his end of life.😌

[@theansweris4241]

@@wandarichmond7643 what help? just because he wasn't like anyone else does not mean he should have been. He was good the way he was

[@hannaz4617]

@@SheilaJewell-fr2jq That is absolutely true!

[@hannaz4617]

Imagine how terribly he was pursued by the media, and how many people used and betrayed Michael. All those false allegations and constant betrayals-he was shamed, disregarded, humiliated, and disgraced. I would definitely have struggled too. Honestly, I think it took a long time to break his spirit.

[@ZaArt222]

This is why Juice Wrld would’ve been the next Michael Jackson. 3000 songs in less than two years, all freestyles, he could sing, he could rap, he flowed into different genres. Juice would’ve been on parr w the King of pop