The Questlove Show Happy New Year From The Questlove Show
Dec 31, 2025
Questlove shares his plans for the new year, emphasizing a day-by-day approach instead of long-term resolutions. He elaborates on a powerful therapeutic exercise where he lists 100 fears, leading to a sense of empowerment. The Roots' New Year's Eve shows at Disney Hall are highlighted, alongside an exciting update on their new album, which is nearing completion. Additionally, Questlove teases a four-part documentary project in collaboration with Elissa Payne. Lastly, he reflects on the song 'Don't Push Me' by De La Soul as a defining anthem for 2025.
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Practice One-Day At A Time
- Treat life as 24 hours at a time and focus on each day rather than long lists.
- Use small daily rituals like affirmations to fight for peace and joy.
Listing 100 Fears Changed His Outlook
- Questlove recounts a therapy exercise where he listed 100 things he feared and completed it by August.
- Finishing that list gave him a feeling of invincibility and reduced many fears.
Conquering Fear Sparks Boldness
- Overcoming your fears can make you seek new challenges and feel almost invincible.
- Questlove links that shift to a renewed appetite for daring experiences.