How can you overcome the fear of failure?
What can you do daily to care less about failing?
Today, Jay sits down with Benny Blanco for an inspiring conversation about pursuing passions, mentorship, failure, and continuous motivation. Benny has made a huge mark on the music industry contributing to hundreds of millions of album sales worldwide. Benny has worked with A-List artists like Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry. As a solo artist, his albums "Friends Keep Secrets" and its sequel have amassed over 11 billion streams, featuring multiple platinum hits. Beyond music, Benny has ventured into television and even released a cookbook, "Open Wide," showcasing his diverse talents and interests
Benny shares insight on how to not let failure stop you and getting over imposter syndrome. We also go dive into Benny’s life outside of music, exploring his passion for cooking through his cookbook "Open Wide." Plus, Benny talks about his relationships, how he keeps his creativity flowing, and the small joys that make his life special.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
How to pursue your passion with limited resources
How to not let failure get in your way of achieving your goals
How to embrace the unexpected in creative work
How to transition your passion into different fields
How to find joy and creativity in everyday moments
Don't miss this intimate look at Benny Blanco's life and maybe learn a thing or two about making your own multi-track masterpiece or the perfect dish to serve at dinner!
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
03:43 What’s the First Creative Thing You Put Together?
06:15 I Never Cared About Failure
10:33 Developing Amnesia to Failure
14:22 How Did You Meet Your Mentor?
18:10 “The Boy I Mentored”
23:42 How Do You Show Up After a Rejection?
26:51 Love Can Be Felt Through Music
29:56 What Do You Do When You Wake Up?
32:02 Why Do You Struggle with Meditation?
33:28 Why I Went to Therapy
38:25 The Pressure of Perfectionism
44:49 Do You Love to Cook?
47:20 Do You Eat Healthy?
48:47 Finding Comfort in Food
54:42 What’s Your Sleep Pattern?
56:40 Friendships Built Over the Years
59:19 Multigenerational Friendships
01:03:44 Better Relationship After Divorce
01:05:52 Benny on Final Five
01:15:57 What’s Your Vice?
01:17:53 Do You Take Supplements?
Episode Resources:
Benny Blanco | TikTok
Benny Blanco | Instagram
Benny Blanco | YouTube
Benny Blanco | Twitter
Benny Blanco | Facebook
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