Mike Posner sat down with Tom Bilyeu on Impact Theory and discussed his fascinating journey of introspection including trips to India, a meditation retreat, isolation at a Buddhist Monastery, and more life-changing experiences. Watch the video interview below!
Why Success Isn’t the Answer | Mike Posner on Impact Theory
Between his two hit songs “Cooler Than Me” and “I Took A Pill In Ibiza,” Grammy-nominated musician Mike Posner found himself questioning not only his place in the music industry but in the world altogether. His fascinating journey of introspection included trips to India, a meditation retreat, isolation at a Buddhist Monastery, and more life-changing experiences. Mike shares his story about the on-going quest to answer the question “What Does This All Mean?” on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.
SHOW NOTES:
- Mike details the start of his self-discovery. [4:27]
- Mike shares stories from his time at Landmark Forum and a meditation retreat. [14:20]
- Mike touches on balancing inner peace and ambition. [26:45]
- Mike discusses how his change affected him and the people around him. [32:14]
- Mike opens up about his father passing away. [39:02]
- Mike reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [41:43]
QUOTES:
“The only wrong way to do a day is to believe that there’s a right way to do a day. It’s to waste your time worrying if you’re doing it right. That’s the only wrong way.” – Mike Posner [22:48]
“The people that accept me how I am, that love me, they accept that I’ve changed.” – Mike Posner [38:45]
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
BOOKS:
Tear Drops and Balloons – https://mike-posner.myshopify.com [2:37]
The Alchemist – http://amzn.to/2rObrSu [9:13]
Ask and it is Given – http://amzn.to/2DLavzM [9:17]
Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela – http://amzn.to/2FpRxPC [24:50]
PODCASTS:
What Does This All Mean? – https://apple.co/2wKcaVY [2:40]
COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS:
Landmark Forum – http://www.landmarkworldwide.com [14:07]
Tara Mandala Buddhist Monastery – http://taramandala.org [19:35]
Gallery link: Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu: Mike Posner on Why Success Isn’t the Answer – January 2018
