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Larenz Tate has provided his Instagram followers with a motivating message to start the day with. As is clear with the amount of engagement his post has, his followers have appreciated and are inclined toward morning motivation. In his post, he shared a video of a sunrise and remarked, “Start early. Stay motivated. Get it done. Daily workflow. Ya dig!” which is the kind of motivation that is much needed at 5 AM, and the mindset is on point indeed.
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Some 90s movies come to mind when I think about the clip; as users remarked, it has the appropriate vibe to it. The clip with the vintage filter shifts the focus on the aesthetic elements of the stub. As users remarked, it has the appropriate vibe to it. I enjoyed watching it, and the words Larenz uttered with it were great: “early morning crack a dawn on young that beautiful sky oh man day hustle the day grind let’s get it let’s go.” For me, this sums up the energy perfectly, especially for people who are primed for work and motivation. I’m a fan of Tate, who has been in the industry since his O’Dog days in Menace II Society, and while most of my acquaintances are snoozing their alarms, he is already on his productivity journey.
It didn’t take long for people to switch gears and make the comment section a source of motivation. The comments feature one that states, “The early bird catches the morning blessings,” a lyric that I consider on point. In addition, one follower commented, “I have loved you since O’DOG but the man you have become is the Real G! Keep SHINING,” allowing us to reminisce about the good times. Their comment was the highlight of the interaction in the comments. People appreciate that Tate continues to reinvent himself despite being a Hollywood actor for years.
The same user who commented ‘The early bird catches the morning blessings’ also mentioned, ‘He is getting even better with age and he was alway fineeee,’ along with a plethora of heart emojis. Honestly, I can agree that people appreciate Tate for his work. While no one is really sure what people who grind and catch sunrises exactly do for a living, the man is aging like a fine wine. Returning to 1997, another user felt the need to add a classic line from his Love Jones days, “Wipe the tears from my eyes see whose paging me n why.” That just put me in a time machine.
What’s really sticking with me is how people are associating it with Virgo season, especially given the fact that Tate’s birthday has just passed. One person wrote in the comments, “Yes. Beautiful sky. Good morning LT. We’re up next Virgo’s season!” and another added, “Just fine for no reason. Good job Virgo,” which, by the way, holds true to any Virgos I’ve ever dealt with. The fact is, some of them are doing well for absolutely no reason.
Even though the post screams morning vibes and motivation, it is the post that we, as a society, deeply need. Tate has, day by day, offered us windows that are insightful into his life, his day-to-day rituals, and his point of view—something that his followers are obsessed with. From breathtaking sky pictures to tried and tested simple yet memorable words on how to start one’s day, it is the type of content that makes you want to get off your couch and accomplish something, unlike the majority of social media posts that make you scroll till lunch and beyond.
Certainly, a social media post telling you to keep grinding and to hustle seems wise coming from a Hollywood icon who has been in the business for 30 years. In some ways, he does have the formula for thriving and sustaining yourself in this brutal business. Larenz Tate’s post, which features stunning aerial footage, keeps it authentic with heartfelt exchanges in the comment section, topped off with a sincere message, is further proof for his fans and followers, since day one, to continue to show support for Larenz Tate, as he is sincere, trustworthy, and in return, provides the world with the dose of positivity it needs, a far cry from the type of content most influencers share, which is relatable and relatable for the age group of millennials and Gen Z.
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When your alarm goes off the next time, remember Larenz Tate, who gets up very early to grind and catch the sunrise. Spending years in the business, if that hustle can stay alive in him, then the rest of us can keep involuntary jobs alive as well. And if not, he can at least motivate us to banger our snooze buttons one less time. Maybe.
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