The Verywell Mind Podcast

213 - How to Reinvent Yourself With Hall of Fame Musician John Oates

Nov 7, 2022
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INSIGHT

Shared Roots, Separate Lives

  • Daryl Hall and John Oates maintained longevity by sharing musical roots while preserving different personal lives and goals.
  • That balance of common creative language plus distinct personal boundaries acted as their glue.
ANECDOTE

Shaving The Mustache As Rebirth

  • John Oates shaved his iconic mustache in Tokyo and felt it symbolize a rebirth and shedding of an old persona.
  • He sold most possessions, moved to Colorado, built a log cabin, and lived simply to reset his life and values.
ADVICE

Visualize Your Next Chapter

  • Visualize the life you want and clearly imagine people, places, and habits you want to keep or remove.
  • Use that visualization to guide concrete choices like moving, changing relationships, or altering daily routines.
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