Navigating Parental Expectations in Pursuit of a Creative Career

YouTube Superwoman Lilly Singh turned making videos to break out of her depression, into a million-dollar entertainment empire.

After struggling to find her purpose, she found fulfillment in entertaining and educating as many people as possible sparking the insane work ethic fueling her global success today.

The founder of GirlLove and author of How to Be a Bawse explains why doubling down on your passion is the best way to forge your own path on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.

[Original air date: August 7, 2018].

SHOW NOTES:

Lilly shares how being lost and unhappy inspired the start of her empire. [3:07]

Lilly on creating her own path instead of following others. [9:13]

Lilly describes the importance of taking ownership and how to deal with the consequences. [13:48]

Lilly dives into how obsession can lead to extraordinary results and how to keep it in check. [18:40]

Lilly and Tom discuss making plans for goals and having self-awareness while executing. [26:35]

Lilly on the importance of learning, understanding and loving yourself. [32:20]

Lilly details the origins and mission of GirlLove. [42:18]

Lilly reveals the impact she wants to have on the world. [46:57]

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