Big Sean, a multi-platinum recording artist, shares his journey from Detroit's underground to global success. He opens up about overcoming depression and anxiety, revealing how these struggles fueled his growth. Sean emphasizes the importance of separating external success from internal fulfillment and discusses the transformative power of boundaries and self-care. With insights on manifestation, he explains how trusting divine timing and reprogramming beliefs surrounding money can attract abundance, offering listeners a roadmap to both success and inner peace.
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Trust Your Feelings
Trust your feelings more than what you see, especially when pursuing goals.
Prepare for opportunities and let go of the "how", focusing on the feeling of achieving your dream.
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Separate Circumstances from Happiness
Separate your circumstances from your happiness; external factors shouldn't dictate internal peace.
Choose happiness actively, as it influences your consciousness and ability to attract desired outcomes.
insights INSIGHT
Negative Emotions as Indicators
Negative emotions are indicators of misalignment, not permanent states.
Learn from setbacks, acknowledge the hurt, but don't let it linger; move on to the next moment.
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I am excited to sit down with chart-topping artist Big Sean. He reveals how spiritual practices and inner work fueled his rise from Detroit's underground rap scene to multi-platinum success. Opening up about his journey through depression and anxiety, Sean shares how he transformed his darkest moments into powerful fuel for growth. Through intimate stories about therapy, fatherhood, and making peace with his past, he demonstrates how separating external success from internal fulfillment became key to finding true abundance. His vulnerable insights on everything from boundaries to manifestation offer a masterclass in achieving success while maintaining soul-level peace.
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