Why Success Isn’t the Answer | Mike Posner on Impact Theory

The video is an interview with musician Mike Posner, who discusses his journey of self-discovery and how he gained and lost success in the music industry.

The video is an interview with Mike Posner, a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, rapper, and music producer. The interview focuses on his journey of self-discovery after gaining and losing success in the music industry. Posner talks about how he embarked on a journey of self-discovery that led him to transcendental meditation, solitude, India, the Landmark Forum, and a whole lot of truth. He gave away most of his possessions, bought a van, lived in it, and traveled around the country playing music for free. This period of introspection found its way into his music, and from that, the mega-hit "I took a pill in Ibiza" was born. Now, with a bigger platform than ever, he's not only making amazing music, but he's also sharing what he's learned along the way.

• The video introduces Mike Posner and the goal of the show to help people execute their dreams.
• Mike Posner is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, rapper, and music producer.
• He gained and lost success in the music industry, struggling to make another hit after his freshman album.
• Mike Posner embarked on a journey of self-discovery after losing success in the music industry.
• Mike Posner is currently making amazing music and sharing what he's learned along the way.
• Posner felt his identity was tied to being a young, successful artist.
• Posner believed that money could buy happiness and solve all his problems.
• Posner went to the studio with his friend Big Sean during a down period and found his friend's success inspiring.
• Mike Posner had success in the music industry with his hit song "Cooler Than Me," but he realized it wasn't the answer.

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Introduction

• Introduction to the video and the guest, Mike Posner
• Goal of the show and company to help people execute their dreams

Mike Posner's Success

• Mike Posner is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, poet, rapper, and music producer
• He has written hits for himself and other artists, including Pharrell Williams, Big Sean, and Justin Bieber
• His hit song "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" was streamed roughly 1 billion times on Spotify and reached the top 10 in 27 countries
• He gained and lost success in the music industry, struggling to make another hit after his freshman album
• He was dropped from his record company and slid back into obscurity

Mike Posner's Journey of Self-Discovery

• Mike Posner embarked on a journey of self-discovery after losing success in the music industry
• He explored transcendental meditation, solitude, India, and the Landmark Forum
• He gave away most of his possessions, bought a van, and traveled around the country playing music for free
• This period of introspection found its way into his music, and he wrote the hit song "I Took a Pill in Ibiza"
• He learned a lot about himself and what he wanted out of life during this journey

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Mike Posner's Current Work

• Mike Posner is currently making amazing music and sharing what he's learned along the way
• He hosts the podcast "What Does This All Mean?"
• He wrote the book "Teardrops and Balloons"
• He is using his platform to inspire others to pursue their dreams and live their best lives
• He is an example of how success isn't the answer and how self-discovery can lead to true fulfillment

Questioning Identity

• Posner felt his identity was tied to being a young, successful artist.
• As he became less popular and successful, he questioned who he really was.
• He realized that money, success, and attention from others did not bring him happiness.
• He considers it a privilege to ask the question of who he really is.
• He finds it daunting to embark on the journey of self-discovery.

Learning from Experience

• Posner believed that money could buy happiness and solve all his problems.
• He had to find out for himself that this was not true.
• He achieved success and realized that it did not make his experience of life better.
• He considers it a privilege to have achieved success and still question what it all means.
• He is still exploring different belief systems to find answers.

Discovering New Perspectives

• Posner went to the studio with his friend Big Sean during a down period.
• Big Sean recommended two books: The Alchemist and Ask and It Is Given.
• The latter book is about the law of attraction and getting what you think about.
• Posner started exploring different belief systems and found it alleviated some of his struggles.
• He believes that exploring new perspectives is important for personal growth.

Connecting with Others

• Posner and Big Sean were friends before either of them had success.
• They used to make music together in Posner's mom's house.
• Posner went to the studio with Big Sean during a down period and found his friend's success inspiring.
• Big Sean recommended books that helped Posner on his journey of self-discovery.
• Posner believes that surrounding oneself with positive people can have a significant impact on one's life.

Self-Development as Self-Preservation

• Mike Posner thought he was going to break into the film industry after doing well in film school.
• He was selected as one of the four people in his class to direct a film, but he messed it up and felt like a failure.
• He began pursuing self-development as an act of self-preservation.
• He found books and songs that gave him a sense of hope and the belief that he could change his circumstances.
• He started to look at life as the author of his own story and visualized success in the music industry.

Changing Perspectives and Goals

• Mike Posner's goals change daily, but he has always wanted a family and children.
• He used to think he couldn't have both a career and a family, but he realized he made that up.
• He has a gargantuan goal of having the entire world observe International Peace Day.
• He finds it interesting and relevant to change our perspective on ourselves and other people.

Landmark Forum and Creating a Story

• Mike Posner did the Landmark Forum after hearing positive things from friends.
• He did a lot of work on himself, including meditating, reading the Bhagavad Gita, and going to India.
• He had created a story about himself as a kid that he was unlovable and not good enough.
• He realized that he had been carrying that story with him and it was affecting his life.
• He learned to let go of that story and create a new one for himself.

Success Isn't the Answer

• Mike Posner had success in the music industry with his hit song "Cooler Than Me," but he realized it wasn't the answer.
• He felt like he was living someone else's dream and not his own.
• He took a break from music and walked across America to find himself.
• He learned that success doesn't bring happiness and fulfillment, and that it's important to find your own path.
• He is now making music that is true to himself and his journey.

Self-Discovery and Storytelling

• There is a difference between what happened and your story about what happened.
• Mike Posner shares a personal story about his experience on the basketball team in high school.
• He realized that he was living his life based on a story he told himself about not being understood.
• He attended a landmark seminar and learned the importance of taking ownership of the story you tell yourself about yourself.
• He learned that you are the author of your own life.

Isolation Retreat

• Mike Posner went on a seven-day retreat of total isolation.
• He was curious about what happens when he is totally alone.
• He found a place in Colorado called Vitara mandala Buddhist monastery.
• He was given a cabin to be totally alone and was provided with basic necessities.
• He spent time reflecting on his life and his purpose.

Practice of Self-Transformation

• Mike Posner's podcast is a great resource for self-transformation and exploring the self.
• He believes that self-transformation is a practice and not a one-time breakthrough moment.
• He experienced a breakthrough moment when his dad died and was reminded of his own mortality.
• He made a list of things he was putting off and decided to do them now.
• He decided to attend a meditation retreat and spend time in solitude.

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