Trying is Cool Again

After Timothée Chalamet’s SAG Award speech, something stood out—he didn’t downplay his ambition. Instead of being overly humble, he openly shared how hard he’s worked for this moment, how badly he wants it, and how he aspires to be one of the greats.

That kind of honesty is both brave and admirable.

So often, people try to appear effortless, as if success just happens to them. But the truth is, everyone is trying. Chalamet’s vulnerability lies not just in admitting it to himself, but in declaring it to the world on a very public stage.

It’s the mindset of an athlete—no pretense, no false modesty. Just a raw, unfiltered hunger to be great.