Why Helping Others Is Important
By Khayree M. Beckem
I recently released a video breaking down the psychological drawback many people suffer from when it comes to helping rising talent. Too many individuals believe that extending a hand to someone gifted will somehow slow down their own career or steal their momentum. That mindset is rooted in fear, insecurity, and scarcity. You can watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/XHFLvzwPpVU?si=qyBSTS6SyKa5_zHv
Corey Holcomb from the 5150 Show is a perfect example of the opposite. He consistently shows love to up‑and‑coming talent people with real skill, real potential, and something meaningful to offer the world. This is one of the reasons he stands out from his peers. While others stunt their own growth by hoarding opportunities, Corey expands his influence by giving them away. His generosity exposes what many people lack and what ultimately limits their own motion.
And I can speak on this personally. Corey Holcomb shared his platform with me twice, giving me visibility, reach, and access to an audience that didn’t know my name yet. I appreciate that deeply. Not because I needed validation, but because it confirmed what I already teach: when a man is secure in who he is, he doesn’t mind shining light on someone else. Corey didn’t have to do that but he did. And that act alone says more about his character than most people’s entire careers.
1. Truly gifted people don’t fear showing love to rising talent.
Corey Holcomb is widely regarded as one of the greatest male comedians in the game right now. His confidence shapes how he moves. It keeps him from operating in fear, and it protects him from the scarcity mindset that convinces insecure people they must guard every inch of success. Corey doesn’t worry about “fading into the background” because he knows who he is. His willingness to put others on is proof of his internal stability. When you’re truly gifted, you don’t lose anything by helping someone else rise you reveal how solid you really are.
2. Truly gifted people show love because they understand it opens more doors.
People with real talent and real purpose know that sharing their platform expands their reach, strengthens their influence, and multiplies their impact. Many successful individuals fail to grasp this universal law: what you put out is what comes back to you. Luke 6:38 says, “Give, and it shall be given unto you… pressed down, shaken together, and running over…” Corey Holcomb embodies this principle. He doesn’t get nearly enough credit for the careers he has influenced whether in comedy, podcasting, or simply giving people visibility they would’ve never had without him.
His generosity has strengthened his legacy, built a loyal 5150 community, and made his podcast one of the longest‑running and most respected in the culture. That’s not an accident. That’s the return on investment for a man who understands the psychology of abundance.
People with platforms today could learn from Corey Holcomb’s blueprint. Instead of complaining about what’s “not happening anymore,” use your name, your brand, and your influence to elevate the next wave of talent. When you pour into others, they don’t forget it. They support you, they keep you relevant, and they lift you up as a legend.
Putting someone on is not losing. It’s legacy building. It’s influence building. It’s power in motion.