10% Happier with Dan Harris Dua Lipa On: Radical Optimism, Falling On Stage, And “Writing Yourself Into A Good Idea”
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May 3, 2024 Dua Lipa, a Multi-Grammy winning singer-songwriter famed for her sultry vocals, shares her insights on radical optimism and resilience, especially after facing the unexpected challenge of falling on stage. She discusses her rigorous work ethic and daily practices like meditation to maintain mental health amid her busy life. Dua emphasizes the importance of collaboration in creativity, revealing it took her 97 songs to create her latest album. She also explores the value of self-compassion, saying, “You have to be shit to be good.”
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Radical Optimism
- Dua Lipa defines radical optimism as staying adaptable and positive despite setbacks.
- It's about embracing challenges and focusing on positive outcomes, even when things feel like they're falling apart.
Adapting to Setbacks
- Dua Lipa shared how unexpected events, like a last-minute creative director change or on-stage mishaps, require adaptability.
- These experiences reinforced her belief in radical optimism and the importance of rolling with the punches.
On-Stage Mishaps
- Dua Lipa recounted falling on stage multiple times due to a dancer's sweat puddle.
- She also hit her head on a malfunctioning stage lift, affecting her performance, but carried on.
