Sam Ryder, Eurovision star and musician, chats with Fearne about his rise to fame, the truth about glitzy afterparties, finding your purpose, and why cool is the enemy. They also discuss navigating external noise, choosing positivity, and understanding the Enneagram personality quiz. Exciting conversation and anticipation for Sam Ryder's upcoming album and world tour.
Finding joy and purpose in one's own life, separate from external validation or the pursuit of coolness.
Navigating the fear and excitement of endings and transitions, and valuing one's own journey.
The realization that coolness is not the key to happiness or fulfillment, and the importance of authenticity and encouraging others.
Deep dives
Focusing on Individual Joy and Purpose
Sam Ryder emphasizes the importance of finding joy and purpose in one's own life, separate from external validation or the pursuit of coolness. He highlights the transient nature of emotions and encourages letting go of both joy and pain. He shares his gratitude for the opportunities that have come his way, but also acknowledges the importance of staying present and grounded. Sam's journey showcases the value of finding fulfillment in personal passions and the significance of parenting and downtime in his life.
Embracing Endings as New Beginnings
Sam Ryder reflects on the power of endings and the potential they hold for new beginnings. He navigates the fear and excitement that come with transitions and the importance of having faith and hope in the unknown. Sam encourages valuing one's own journey and not living in comparison with others. He highlights the freedom and opportunities that come with starting anew.
Rejecting the Pressure to Be Cool
Sam Ryder discusses the pressure to be cool and the realization that coolness is not the key to happiness or fulfillment. He shares his own experience of not feeling cool in school and finding belonging with like-minded individuals. Sam emphasizes the importance of authenticity and not seeking external validation. He encourages using one's presence to encourage others, rather than impress them.
Finding Joy and Amplifying Positivity
Sam Ryder emphasizes the importance of amplifying joy and making choices that lead to happiness. He discusses the need to avoid external noise and focus on gratitude and staying present. Sam encourages recognizing the value and gold in challenging moments and focusing on one's purpose. He discusses the significance of boundaries, discipline, and not allowing external opinions to define one's self-worth.
Reflecting on the Journey and Embracing the Unknown
Sam Ryder reflects on his personal journey and the lessons he has learned along the way. He highlights the significance of gratitude, faith, and determination in finding fulfillment. Sam discusses the balance between embracing the present moment and acknowledging the fear and excitement that come with the unknown future. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and valuing the connections and support from loved ones throughout the journey.
Nerves and excitement are very closely related, but following a stratospheric rise to fame thanks to Eurovision, Sam Ryder makes a point to choose to feel the excitement. In this chat with Fearne, he reveals the truth about those glitzy afterparties and why he’d rather be at home playing with Lego... They also talk about how to understand what your purpose is, and why cool is the enemy.
Sam’s album, ‘There’s Nothing But Space, Man!’ is out on November 18th, and you can get your tickets for his world tour here: https://www.sam-ryder.com/