Episode
845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
1:10:00
Published: Wed Sep 04 2019
Description
BELIEVE IN SOMETHING GREATER. There are two types of winners I’ve observed. Both of them have confidence. But one winner, when asked how they did it, answers, “I am the greatest.” The other winner, when asked how they did it, answers, “God is the greatest.” Are you putting pressure on yourself to succeed or fail? Or are you putting your strength in something greater? Whether or not you consider yourself a religious person, know that you are not going through life in a vacuum. You’re never on your journey alone. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about spirituality, loss, and dreaming big with one of the most inspirational performers on the planet: Lindsey Stirling. Lindsey Stirling is a modern-day "Dancing Violinist" who got her start on American’s Got Talent in 2010. Since then, she has over 11 million subscribers on YouTube. She has been called "The Hip Hop Violinist" due to her twist on songs from today's hits, as well as creating an electronic / dubstep album of original compositions. Lindsey has learned to use her spirituality to inspire her to do things she never thought possible. She shares the daily practices that ground her and retrain her brain. So get ready to learn how to live intentionally and with gratitude on Episode 845. Some Questions I Ask: Why do we lose the ability to dream? (23:30) How do we “re-dream” when things are going well? (26:00) What should someone do who is experiencing periods of darkness? (31:00) How does someone build a belief in themselves? (37:00) How did you handle two close people passing away? (42:00) What’s missing in your life right now? (54:00) What would your dad be most proud of today? (1:00:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: The inspiration behind Lindsey’s new album (7:00) About Lindsey’s experience getting booed off the stage on America’s Got Talent (12:00) Why you need to live life without limits (19:00) How to live intentionally (34:00) How gratitude affects happiness (37:00) Why Dancing With The Stars was spiritual for Lindsey (47:00) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes, video and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/845 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes
Chapters
Lindsey Stirling has had a successful career as a musician and influencer, breaking boundaries as a classical crossover artist with an impressive online following.
00:00 - 04:00 (04:00)
Summary
Lindsey Stirling has had a successful career as a musician and influencer, breaking boundaries as a classical crossover artist with an impressive online following. Her accomplishments include award-winning albums and music videos, a successful world tour, and collaborations with other popular artists.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how their first album was a discovery of their sound, and how their most recent album was about loss and dark emotions, while still holding onto hope.
04:00 - 07:30 (03:30)
Summary
The speaker discusses how their first album was a discovery of their sound, and how their most recent album was about loss and dark emotions, while still holding onto hope.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Making small changes in your life can lead to significant improvements, rather than trying to make drastic changes all at once.
07:30 - 11:09 (03:38)
Summary
Making small changes in your life can lead to significant improvements, rather than trying to make drastic changes all at once.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker believes that limiting beliefs can prevent people from pursuing their dreams, but trusting our inner gut can lead to success in surprising ways.
11:09 - 15:16 (04:07)
Summary
The speaker believes that limiting beliefs can prevent people from pursuing their dreams, but trusting our inner gut can lead to success in surprising ways. She shares her own experiences of success and failure touring the world in the music industry.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Kristin Chenoweth believes that dreaming big and putting it out into the universe is powerful, and that even if it doesn't work out, it will come back to in one form or another.
15:16 - 20:09 (04:53)
Summary
Kristin Chenoweth believes that dreaming big and putting it out into the universe is powerful, and that even if it doesn't work out, it will come back to in one form or another. She shares her belief in miracles and how asking God for guidance has helped her achieve her dreams.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Lindsey Stirling talks about her struggle with delegating tasks and how she pushes herself to embrace new challenges while staying grounded in what she knows.
20:09 - 25:56 (05:47)
Summary
Lindsey Stirling talks about her struggle with delegating tasks and how she pushes herself to embrace new challenges while staying grounded in what she knows. She also discusses her experience working on a comic book.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares her experience of having a negativity bias and how writing in a gratitude journal every night for years has helped train her mind to focus on positivity, which has made her a happier, more positive, and more grateful person.
25:56 - 31:12 (05:15)
Summary
The speaker shares her experience of having a negativity bias and how writing in a gratitude journal every night for years has helped train her mind to focus on positivity, which has made her a happier, more positive, and more grateful person.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about how her belief in angels and reliving special memories with friends helped her cope with loss, while also discussing how she was able to gain confidence through practical steps.
31:12 - 41:28 (10:15)
Summary
The speaker talks about how her belief in angels and reliving special memories with friends helped her cope with loss, while also discussing how she was able to gain confidence through practical steps.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker describes experiences where she watches moments of her life happen and imagines walking through life with big angels around.
41:28 - 44:21 (02:53)
Summary
The speaker describes experiences where she watches moments of her life happen and imagines walking through life with big angels around.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Finding ways to shift the focus away from the pressure of winning and onto external sources of motivation, such as friends or family, can help individuals perform better in competitive situations.
44:21 - 47:06 (02:44)
Summary
Finding ways to shift the focus away from the pressure of winning and onto external sources of motivation, such as friends or family, can help individuals perform better in competitive situations.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The artist route can be lonely and having a life partner to go through life with is crucial.
47:06 - 51:35 (04:29)
Summary
The artist route can be lonely and having a life partner to go through life with is crucial. Falling in love with someone means also falling in love with the version of yourself that they bring out.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The value of making time for others and making them feel seen and understood is highlighted in this podcast episode through personal experiences and anecdotes.
51:35 - 55:00 (03:25)
Summary
The value of making time for others and making them feel seen and understood is highlighted in this podcast episode through personal experiences and anecdotes. It's important to balance work with human connection.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker is going on tour around the world for the next six months, including a tour for the new album Artemis in the spring in the United States.
55:00 - 57:38 (02:37)
Summary
The speaker is going on tour around the world for the next six months, including a tour for the new album Artemis in the spring in the United States.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the impact of new themes and music on the energy and passion of dancers, sometimes leading to moments of tears or awe-inspiring performances.
57:38 - 59:30 (01:51)
Summary
The speaker talks about the impact of new themes and music on the energy and passion of dancers, sometimes leading to moments of tears or awe-inspiring performances. However, the feeling of meeting Lewis Howes made the speaker nervous and thrown off.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Being intentional in our actions, whether it's through practicing gratitude or listening to our inner voice and choosing how we want to show up, can help us see others as people and promote kindness in our interactions.
59:30 - 1:03:09 (03:39)
Summary
Being intentional in our actions, whether it's through practicing gratitude or listening to our inner voice and choosing how we want to show up, can help us see others as people and promote kindness in our interactions.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The definition of greatness is showing up in your best state and accepting the results while still loving yourself, regardless of whether they are the results you wanted or not.
1:03:09 - 1:08:30 (05:21)
Summary
The definition of greatness is showing up in your best state and accepting the results while still loving yourself, regardless of whether they are the results you wanted or not.
Episode845 Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode inspires listeners to pursue their dreams with patience, passion, and strength, while acknowledging that failure and adversity are part of the process.
1:08:30 - 1:09:43 (01:13)
Summary
This podcast episode inspires listeners to pursue their dreams with patience, passion, and strength, while acknowledging that failure and adversity are part of the process. The host encourages the audience to remember that every great dream begins with a dreamer and that they have the ability to reach for the stars and change the world.