The Jordan Harbinger Show 196: Moby | What to Do When Success Makes You Miserable
May 9, 2019
Moby, the iconic musician and animal rights activist, shares insights from his life as a latchkey kid in a wealthy city. He dives into the writing process behind his memoirs and reflects on the irony of earning more per performance than his grandfather made in a year. Moby candidly discusses the emotional toll of fame, the pitfalls of success, and the struggle with imposter syndrome. He emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from within, not material wealth, and touches on nurturing relationships and his latest book, 'Then It Fell Apart.'
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Podcast Surprise
- Moby did a podcast with Rich Roll, initially unaware of its potential reach.
- People recognized him from the podcast more than from major TV appearances.
Memoir Motivation
- Moby has written two memoirs by age 53, including Porcelain, about life in New York.
- His publisher encouraged him to write his own memoirs due to his relation to Herman Melville.
From Poverty to Music
- Moby grew up poor in Darien, Connecticut, living on food stamps and welfare despite the town's wealth.
- He lived in an abandoned factory in Stamford without running water or a bathroom for $50 a month.
