890 Finding Happiness Through Fame with Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons

Dec 18, 2019

Dan Reynolds, lead singer of Imagine Dragons and recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award, dives deep into his journey of self-discovery. He opens up about his crisis of faith after growing up Mormon and navigating challenging relationships, including his near-divorce. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity, mental health, and self-acceptance. Reynolds stresses the need for vulnerability in connecting with others and discusses how pain can fuel creativity, ultimately leading to a more genuine sense of happiness.

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ADVICE

Prioritize Your Own Happiness

Make decisions for yourself, not based on others' expectations.
Be honest with yourself and others about what you truly want.

INSIGHT

People-Pleasing Paradox

People-pleasing can be both a strength and a weakness.
It stems from wanting to be liked, but can ultimately be self-destructive.

ANECDOTE

Breaking Free from Expectations

Dan Reynolds felt pressured to conform to his family's expectations, leading to a faith crisis and almost a divorce.
He realized he needed to make his own choices, even if it meant disappointing others.

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YOU HAVE TO LET GO.
So many of us make decisions because we feel like we have to do something.
Whether it’s the religion we grew up in, what our parents want, or what we feel is culturally acceptable, we often betray ourselves.
But you can only live this way for so long before you start to break down.
You’ll lose sight of who you are and suddenly realize you don’t know how to find it.
It’s a lonely feeling.
For me, this point came after I got injured in football. I was forced to look at my decisions and figure out what I wanted.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about spirituality, relationships, and mental health with one of the most successful musicians of all time: Dan Reynolds.
Dan Reynolds is the lead singer of Imagine Dragons and a recipient of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Hal David Starlight Award.
He shares how he had a crisis of faith after being raised Mormon. He almost divorced his wife and left everything behind. But he was able to make some changes and find himself again.
So get ready to learn how to stop living a people-pleasing life and stay true to yourself on Episode 890.
Some Questions I Ask:
How were you able to make your relationship work? (05:00)
Why do you think people don’t share how they feel? (38:00)
Do you believe it’s more powerful to create from a place of pain or love? (43:40)
What’s your greatest fear? (42:00)
What was the greatest lesson you learned in the last decade? (52:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why you can’t live a people-pleasing life (00:00)
Dan’s crisis of faith and how Mormonism has affected his life (00:00)
About Dan’s work with the LGBTQ community (19:00)
Dan’s struggle with depression and anxiety (28:00)
Dan’s health journey (45:00)
If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, more at http://lewishowes.com/890 and follow me on instagram.com/lewishowes

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