Big Sean opens up about transforming his darkest moments into profound awakenings. In this conversation with Jay, Sean reveals the counterintuitive practices that changed everything, including why people-pleasing almost destroyed him and how understanding his family's DNA led to his deepest revelations.
In this interview, we discuss:
00:00 Intro
04:05 Sharing Personal Hardships Through Writing
06:36 Define Your Idea of Success
10:17 The Power of Separation?
12:41 The Kobe Mindset
16:43 Acceptance Isn’t Giving Up
20:07 Attracting Energy versus Chasing Energy
27:09 Learnings From Being a Father
31:39 Living Through Your Kids
33:33 Healing Generational Trauma
35:06 Teach Your Child to Be Confident
38:08 How Do You Become Strategic?
41:42 Effectivity in Being Strategic
45:58 Learn to Set Boundaries
49:35 Respect Your Self
52:55 Don’t Lose Yourself
55:01 Exercising Boundaries
58:00 Affirmations, Gratitude, and Journaling
01:02:44 What’s Your Meditation Practice?
01:07:00 Different Approaches to Therapy
01:08:24 Battling with Addiction and Depression
01:14:26 The Importance of Education
01:17:32 Giving Up Music
01:23:53 Staying Optimistic After Miscarriage
01:26:18 Finding Hope in Dark Times
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https://www.uknowbigsean.com/
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https://www.amazon.com/Go-Higher-Practices-Purpose-Success/dp/1668045737
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