On Purpose with Jay Shetty Jay Sean: Master This Skill to Unblock Your Potential & Get to the Next Level in Your Creative Process
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Dec 25, 2023 Jay Sean, a global music artist known for his hit 'Down,' shares invaluable insights on navigating change and creativity. He discusses how to embrace new passions without losing your identity, emphasizing the role of self-awareness in personal growth. Listeners learn about overcoming fear and self-limiting beliefs while balancing past successes with new aspirations. Jay reflects on the challenges faced by South Asian artists in the music industry and the importance of authenticity in creating meaningful work.
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Parental Sacrifice and Drive
- Jay Sean's parents sacrificed holidays to afford private school, instilling a strong work ethic in him and his brother.
- Witnessing this sacrifice motivated them to excel, shaping their driven nature.
Balancing Medicine and Music
- Jay Sean pursued medicine due to a genuine interest in science and helping people, not solely parental pressure.
- He balanced his medical studies with his passion for music, driven by a desire to represent Asians in hip-hop and R&B.
Lack of Representation
- Jay Sean noticed a lack of Asian representation in mainstream music despite a large Asian audience at concerts.
- This realization sparked his desire to create music that reflected his community's love for hip-hop and R&B.