Trevor Noah ON: How to Turn Bad Experiences into Healing Experiences & Finding Calm in Chaos

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Dec 5, 2022

Trevor Noah, the acclaimed comedian and author of 'Born a Crime,' shares his unique insights on finding calm amidst chaos. He reflects on the impact of childhood experiences on identity and the balance of gratitude and adversity. Together, they explore the essence of true friendship, especially in the comedy world, and the transformative power of therapy during life changes. Trevor emphasizes the significance of authenticity in relationships and the importance of asking profound questions for deeper connections.

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ANECDOTE

Evolving Interpretations

Trevor Noah's mom finds new meaning in the same Bible passages daily.
This reminds him how experiences mean different things based on life's stage.

INSIGHT

Beyond Good and Bad

Trevor Noah avoids labeling experiences as "good" or "bad".
He focuses on adaptation and acknowledges how experiences shape him.

ANECDOTE

Normalized Hardship

Trevor Noah didn't process childhood hardships initially.
He normalized them because they happened to everyone around him.

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Today, I am talking to Trevor Noah. Trevor is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. Under Trevor, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” has broken free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience. He has written, produced, and starred in 11 comedy specials, including his most recent, “Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia,” which launched in November 2018 on Netflix. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” and its young readers adaptation “It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” which also debuted as a New York Times bestseller.

Trevor opens the conversation by sharing what it was like growing up, how he sees the rest of the world, and why it felt like it was okay growing up the way he did. We then exchange thoughts and perspectives on topics such as finding the true meaning of having a ‘home’, the type of friends we often surround ourselves with and why, finding independence in a completely new and foreign place, and being mindful of yourself and in one with your inner thoughts.

What We Discuss:

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:18 Same story, same book but different meaning
00:05:33 Comparing your hardships to others experiences
00:09:27 “It was not bad because it happened to everyone.”
00:13:27 Are you forced to be grateful for everything?
00:19:13 The true definition of the word home
00:21:39 What is your purpose?
00:25:19 Who are your friends?
00:35:43 Becoming unrelatable to people
00:44:43 How does a monk fire someone?
00:46:48 What is your idea of safety?
00:52:30 When’s the best time to walk away?
00:56:37 Having conversations with yourself
01:03:37 When you leave home
01:09:25 The burden our parents unconsciously give us
01:17:54 The Many Sides to Us
01:24:03 Trevor on Final Five

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The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

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