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#775: Jon Batiste — The Quest for Originality, How to Get Unstuck, His Favorite Mantras, and Strategies for Living a Creative Life

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Oct 30, 2024

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Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste, a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist known for his work on the film 'Soul', shares his journey of creativity and resilience. He discusses embracing the mundane to unlock inspiration and the importance of mistakes in personal growth. Batiste delves into the power of mantras for navigating life's challenges and highlights moments of vulnerability in his artistic process. He reflects on the duality of health and the nurturing role of family support, offering insight into the emotional depth behind his music and life experiences.

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Finding Muse in Mundanity

Embrace the mundane aspects of life.
These small moments connect us and offer meaning, just as much as significant events.

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Early Introspection

Jon Batiste was introspective as a child, observing before participating.
He found his voice through music, using it to shape his world.

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From Stage Fright to Grammy Stage

Batiste's early performance experiences were traumatic, filled with anxiety.
He later found purpose in creating energy and community through performance.

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Awareness

a de Mello spirituality conference in his own words

Anthony de Mello

In 'Awareness', Anthony de Mello combines Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight to challenge readers to wake up from the go-go-go world of illusion. The book, composed of short chapters and lectures, encourages readers to become aware of their thoughts, actions, and motivations. De Mello argues that true happiness and freedom come from dropping illusions and living in the present, free from the constructs of culture, conditioning, and fear. He emphasizes the need to observe oneself, understand negative feelings, and practice detachment to achieve a more authentic and fulfilling life[1][3][5].

Jon Batiste (@jonbatiste) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer. His eighth studio album, Beethoven Blues, is set for a November 15th release.

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[06:46] Is the secret to long life embracing the mundane?

[09:28] The gift of mistakes.

[10:21] Why did Jon wait until he was 10 to speak?

[12:51] How music and performance entered the picture.

[13:36] An early exercise in winning over the room.

[15:08] Choosing the personal facets that art expresses.

[16:57] From a disappointing grade school performance to the Grammys.

[21:44] Cultivating suspense and shifting modes of creative expression.

[27:24] When perspective drives motivation more than stakes.

[32:14] Spiritual practice and grounding mantras.

[40:29] Surrender, acceptance, and growth through health challenges.

[43:37] The fuzzy line between blessing and curse.

[46:40] Growing up bullied as the "least talented" in a musical family.

[52:50] Jon's visionary mother guided him toward piano.

[55:23] Parental support for Jon's relocation to New York City.

[56:15] Serious setbacks that almost made Jon quit Juilliard and music altogether.

[01:00:37] Jon's advice to a younger musician enduring a similar path of hardships.

[01:03:11] How Jon owns what comes his way rather than allowing it to overwhelm him.

[01:07:30] Cultivating generosity without being drained.

[01:09:32] Jon's billboard is invisible — but with deep posts.

[01:11:47] My rough draft of five deep handfuls.

[01:18:21] Jon's answer in musical improv.

[01:25:42] Jon's upcoming album: Beethoven Blues (with bonus blues tutorial).

[01:39:09] Taking the hypotenuse to catharsis and other Parting thoughts.

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