Pop Star Camila Cabello On Stoicism, Creativity and Success

Dec 5, 2020

Camila Cabello, a multi-platinum musician and actress known for her role in Cinderella, shares her insights on utilizing Stoicism in her life. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, self-acceptance, and the courage to navigate career challenges. Listeners learn about the emotional power of music, creative authenticity, and finding fulfillment beyond societal definitions of success. Camila also touches on managing anxiety, the significance of routine, and the joy of simple living, providing a refreshing perspective on personal growth and artistry.

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Camila's Anxiety

Camila Cabello discusses her struggles with anxiety before the pandemic.
It peaked while filming a movie and promoting her album, impacting her mental and physical well-being.

INSIGHT

Stoicism and Mindfulness

Cabello found solace in Stoicism and meditation during the pandemic.
Stoicism helped reframe her thinking, while mindfulness revealed her anxiety-inducing thought processes.

ANECDOTE

Performance Anxiety

Despite anxiety, Cabello delivered her best performances on SNL and the AMAs.
She realized that channeling nervous energy can enhance performance, but true authenticity comes from stillness and peace.

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On today’s episode, Ryan talks with Camila Cabello on training your mind to work for you, finding courage and happiness in your career, how she values stillness and the idea of memento mori, and more.

Camila Cabello is one of the biggest stars in the music industry today. Cabello’s 2018 debut album, Camila, reached the top of the Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum. Cabello has billions of streams on digital music platforms and has won multiple awards, including two Latin Grammy Awards, and has received three Grammy Award nominations. She will be playing the lead role in the 2021 adaptation of Cinderella.

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