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Mike Posner: Making Dreams Become Reality | EP 478

Jan 18, 2024
Grammy-nominated artist and adventurer Mike Posner joins the podcast. They discuss personal growth, taking control of the mind and body, challenges of manhood, relationships, and the spiritual journey through music. Mike shares his experiences walking across America and summiting Mount Everest. They also dive into embracing creativity, shifting away from depression, surviving avalanches, maintaining serenity, overcoming fear of intimacy, and exploring the concept of God.
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  • Creativity and inspiration can be cultivated through practices like breathwork, meditation, exercise, and actively listening.
  • Artists have a vital role in society by expressing their authentic experiences and emotions, building connections, and leaving a timeless impact.

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The Power of Creativity and Inspiration

Creativity and inspiration are always present, it's just a matter of being open to them and widening one's consciousness to hear them. Mike Posner shares that he feels blessed with the gift of music, which he believes came inherently with his being. He also credits his own development in cultivating creativity through exercises such as breathwork, meditation, exercise, and simply listening. Posner emphasizes the importance of riding the wave of inspiration until it naturally subsides.

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