Cole is envious of people who are okay with simple lives
J. Cole is notorious for pouring intelligence into the ears of his fans anytime he speaks. During a rare interview with Bob Myers on his Lead The Example podcast, Cole expressed his envy for people who are satisfied with their common man lives, and do not bother to live extravagantly.
“You know what I'm envious of, too? To that point,” Cole began. “The way that I said is valid to someone who wants to live that life, but I also think another valid way to live is, yo. I'm envious of people who don't have a strong desire or strong vision.
“They live a peaceful life and an enjoyable life. And it's like, ‘Yo, I go to work, I like my job, I like my salary. I'm not stupid rich, but I love my family, I come home. Life is amazing.' And they live their life like that,” he continued. “I think that that is just as valid, I think they're equally valid,” he said of both worlds. “And I don't think, you know, I don't think anyone should feel—'cause I've come across people that maybe… ‘Cause we live in a very like, we live in a society and a culture that pushes.
“It's like a hustle culture, work hard, boom boom boom. I think people could feel almost guilty or insufficient for not having some great dream to dream. And I'm like, no. It's a blessing to be satisfied, to be at peace, to be content with life.”
