Why Mike Posner Turned Down $1,000,000...Then Climbed Everest
Feb 10, 2024
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Mike Posner, singer, songwriter, and Grammy-nominated artist, discusses turning down Jay-Z, walking across America, and his experience climbing Mount Everest. He shares the importance of living life on his own terms, seeking discomfort, and meeting new people. The podcast touches on themes of career decision-making, personal growth, and the emotional impact of his journey.
Mike Posner turned down a meeting with Jay-Z and chose to sign with someone else, highlighting the importance of making decisions aligned with personal values.
Walking across America was a transformative journey for Mike Posner, enabling them to connect with strangers, discover new aspects of themselves, and emphasize the power of prayer and meaningful connections.
Climbing Mount Everest presented physical and psychological challenges for Mike Posner, including surviving an avalanche and enduring high altitude, but reaching the summit brought feelings of accomplishment, possibility, and gratitude.
Deep dives
The Journey to Success and Meeting Jay-Z
The podcast episode discusses the speaker's personal journey towards success and highlights a significant moment when they had the opportunity to meet Jay-Z. The speaker talks about their time in college, making music in their dorm room, and receiving positive feedback from friends, family, and even Big Sean. The pivotal moment came when their manager informed them about a meeting with Jay-Z, and they played their song 'Cooler Than Me.' The podcast delves into the emotions and decisions surrounding this meeting and reveals why they ultimately chose to sign with someone else instead of Jay-Z.
The Life-Changing Experience of Walking Across America
The podcast episode explores the profound impact of the speaker's journey of walking across America. The speaker discusses the pivotal moment that led them to embark on this journey, which was triggered by personal losses and a deep realization about the fleeting nature of life. They describe the transformative process of walking through various states, interacting with strangers and uncovering new aspects of themselves. The episode highlights a powerful encounter with a Native American who lost his family to alcoholism, emphasizing the importance of prayer and connecting with others on a deeper level.
Conquering Mount Everest and Overcoming Challenges
The podcast episode delves into the speaker's experience of climbing Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. They share the physical and psychological challenges they faced during the ascent and descent. The episode focuses on moments of extreme danger, such as surviving an avalanche at Camp 2 and enduring the trials of high altitude. The speaker also reflects on the emotional impact of this journey, including the feelings of accomplishment, possibility, and gratitude that washed over them when they reached the summit. They discuss the importance of having a supportive team and the lasting effects of the experience on their life and perspective.
Discovery and Pursuit of New Dreams
The podcast episode explores the speaker's journey of discovering new dreams and the importance of pursuing them. It begins with the fear of losing something important, which leads to the dream of climbing Mount Everest. The speaker emphasizes the significance of dreams either growing into plans or withering into regret. With determination and hard work, the speaker climbs 71 mountains and attempts to climb Everest. The episode highlights the transformation that occurs when one steps out of their comfort zone and embraces discomfort.
Changing Priorities and Balancing Life
The podcast delves into the notion of evolving priorities and finding balance in life. The speaker shares how their priorities shifted from solely focusing on work to desiring a relationship and other life experiences. They discuss the trap of solely excelling in one area, as it can lead to neglecting other aspects of life. The speaker believes it is possible to have it all - a satisfying family life, financial success, personal growth, and making a difference in the world. They emphasize the importance of constantly striving to become a better version of oneself while acknowledging that priorities may change over time.
In this episode, we interviewed singer, songwriter, producer, and Grammy-nominated artist Mike Posner who has climbed the charts becoming one of the most famous artists in the world with hits, “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” and “Cooler Than Me” as well as many others. Mike has also accomplished feats such as walking across America and summiting Mount Everest. These days, Mike continues to create music and now also has a podcast, “The Mike Posner Podcast”.
Thank you to Prize Picks for sponsoring this episode, see link here and use code "Danny": https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/DANNY
About The Hosts:
Danny Duncan is a top YouTuber with 7M+ subscribers and $150M+ in merch sales. He's also the co-owner of the popular frozen yogurt chain 16 Handles, founder of Good Sport, and Danny's Cream Pies.
Jon Youshaei worked inside Instagram and YouTube for 8 years where he was Head of Creator Product Marketing before becoming a creator and journalist for Forbes, TIME, and more.
0:00 - 0:42 Intro
0:43 - 3:22 Making Music
3:23 - 10:13 Getting Started and Rejecting Jay Z
10:14 - 12:54 Danny's first DM to Mike
12:55 - 17:52 Why Mike walked across America
17:53 - 18:29 Prize Picks
18:30 - 24:24 What It's Really Like Climbing Everest
24:25 - 28:45 Mike’s experience with walking across America (cont.)
28:46 - 36:09 Seeking discomfort
36:10 - 38:28 Goals changing as life goes on
38:29 - 47:56 Mike’s experience climbing Everest (cont.)
47:57 - 51:30 Meeting new people
51:31 - 54:08 What songs have been most impactful
54:09 - 57:22 How the walk across America changed Mike’s career
57:23 - 59:34 Creating hits
59:35 - 1:02:54 How people reacted to Mike’s beard
1:02:55 - 1:05:26 When “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” blew up
1:05:27 - 1:06:42 People having different views
1:06:43 - 1:06:51 Outro
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