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

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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 all together. 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.” [22:48]

“The people that accept me how I am, that love me, they accept that I've changed.” [38:45]

FOLLOW MIKE POSNER:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2EWsx2a
WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1hRuv3G
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2mU1r5A
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

BOOKS:
Teardrops and Balloons - http://amzn.to/2rLlZSE [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://bit.ly/1dAVQlw [14:07]
Tara Mandala Buddhist Monastery - http://bit.ly/1O0mYSP [19:35]

PEOPLE:
Big Sean - http://bit.ly/2BbAX3N - [7:47]
Blaise Pascal - http://bit.ly/2mOMktY [21:18]

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