The School of Greatness Josh Groban Gets Vulnerable: "I felt like a talentless piece of SH*T!" How He Battled Inner Demons & Found Happiness
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Sep 1, 2025 
Multi-platinum artist Josh Groban opens up about his journey from fame to finding true happiness. He shares his emotional breakthroughs, revealing a newfound gratitude for simple moments in life. Groban discusses the challenges of fame, balancing ambition with mindfulness, and the importance of authenticity in his music. He emphasizes the healing power of serving others and the ongoing battle with self-doubt that many performers face. Through his personal stories, listeners learn to redefine success and embrace inner peace.
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Power Of Bottling Small Moments
- Josh Groban realized true peace comes from bottling small present moments instead of chasing the next achievement.
- This shift made his creative direction clearer and healed a post-Broadway creative block.
Success Felt Like Duty, Not Joy
- Early success felt like 'doing the job' rather than genuine joy for Josh Groban.
- He defined happiness by meeting expectations and later had to unlearn self-criticism to access joy.
Celine Moment Changed His Path
- At 17 Josh Groban nervously sang with Celine Dion at a Grammy rehearsal after David Foster insisted he show up.
- He later watched that footage and remembered being terrified but pushing through the moment.