Derek Hough, an Emmy Award-winning choreographer and best-selling author, shares his journey from childhood dreams to career success. He discusses overcoming self-doubt and embracing vulnerability for personal growth. The conversation dives into the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity in the competitive arts landscape. Derek explores how dancers can navigate financial challenges in the digital age, emphasizing collaboration and the joy of creativity. His insights inspire listeners to let go of perfectionism and reconnect with their passions.
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Success Doesn't Equal Love
Derek Hough realized that he equated success with love and achievement with love.
He felt he needed to be the best to be worthy of love, leading to an unsustainable pursuit of external validation.
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Emptiness of Accomplishments
Despite achieving significant success in dance, including multiple Dancing with the Stars wins, Derek Hough experienced depression and loneliness.
He realized that external achievements didn't fulfill his need for love and belonging.
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Finding Joy in Creation
Derek Hough shifted his perspective to focus on the joy of creating and performing rather than external validation.
This change brought renewed energy and accelerated his career.
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Today’s guest is Derek Hough. He’s an Emmy Award winning Choreographer and New York Times Best-Selling author. Derek started dancing at age 11 and has since become the only six time champion in franchise history of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. He has a new live show in Las Vegas that I’m incredibly excited to go and see myself called No Limit where you will go on a journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa, hip-hop and everything in between. He’s performing from September 22nd to November 21st, 2021, so make sure to check it out!
In this episode we discuss what drove Derek to pursue his childhood dreams, what to do when you don’t feel enough, how to make a living as an artist, how to let go of being a perfectionist, and so much more!
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