Mike Posner: ON How Fame Ruined His Life | ON Purpose Podcast Ep.4

Mike Posner is the musician behind the hit songs I Took A Pill In Ibiza and Cooler Than Me. But behind the flashing lights and sold-out shows lies a very unique mind, one that has learned to deal with fame and fortune and most recently-the loss of his father. On today’s episode, Mike shares his insights on how to deal with loss, why moments of epiphany must be processed, and what the difference between the mind and intelligence is. Mike even turns the table on Jay-and asks him many profound questions about his own experience unpacking mindfulness. Tune in to this episode to catch a glimpse of the mechanics behind this singer-songwriter’s brain.
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[@solohere5608]

"In order to not feel judged...judge less". Needed to hear that.

[@adambward1]

Yeah that shit hit me hard

[@myswagobsession]

“Forgive me, I’m still building my ship as it sails.” Dope.

[@JiZz2Xtreme]

He ALWAYS smiles when he talks.. super refreshing

[@sahej97]

The most heartbroken people smile the most!

[@MikeBoucher]

He's really genuinely happy these days.

[@kellymceachern4538]

Yeah he has such a beautiful soul . such a beautiful person inside out & it literally is from him pouring his heart out.

[@13has]

Mike Posner is a beautiful human being

[@stelakem]

He really is :)

[@deidrelorenz8851]

Yes, he is a wonderful person!! He's true to himself & his art!!♥️🙏💝

[@zv54]

Growing up, I dreamed of free flowing, meaningful, conversations like this to become the norm.

[@againsthegrainx7556]

These conversations are so much more satisfying than “small talk”

[@liluhaas]

How many of dem you finding?

[@zv54]

@@liluhaas Hardly any to be very honest - hence why I am here on KZbin instead of out there.

[@brandonlagrasse8104]

It is possible. Be the change you want to see in the world. You will meet rejection but keep shining your light and others who shine their light will eventually come along. Global change starts local.

[@jaybol531]

People are too afraid to talk about conscious and the reason for living. This is why we live in a complicated world, its all meant to distract us from thinking about our own mortality.

[@aaaaaasssssshhhhh]

I wish conversations like these were the norm, -speaking from the purest part of ourselves, letting down any false persona or ego, to just be authentic...

[@NickOloteo]

thats a greta way to never make friends sadly

[@SeeingColor]

It'd up to the degree of courage and strength in vulnerability you're able to demonstrate w/ folks. If you do what you know in your heart is your best at that, you'll steadily shirk the barrage of transactional superficiality & either become drawn toward (or attractive to) a tight set of authentic spiritual siblings

[@MikeBoucher]

I always try to get people to have these kind of conversations with me. I agree with you so much!

[@octaviof.g.7316]

i get what you are saying, but it would be exhausting. small talk is purposeful as well.

[@jbasti227]

It's can be pretty hard to find people you can be friends with who are also willing to delve into these types of conversations. When you do, it's a beautiful thing even if it's only one person.

[@eashwarmurthy]

Goals are temporary milestones but a mission is a life long project - Jay Shetty

[@27jezus]

Talking about his dad makes me think: This is how a loved kid lives and behaves. An intelligent kid need love and care and it will flourish. Greatings from Slovakia.

[@hunnyawatramani3751]

"Love everything, its less exhausting." AHHHHHHH The beauty of such few words!

[@daphnereloaded3480]

Yeah, love pedophiles and serial killers. It's so much easier than having values. Such beauty.

[@kantrodiajayrajbhai3673]

It's not like you wake up one day and say it to yourself " today I'm gonna love everything " and if someone comes and slaps you, you're obviously not gonna love it... Not until you realize that your body is not you, it's just a machine and it is gonna stop working one day i mean we all die. You're a watcher. I think if you realize this, life will be much easier.

[@kantrodiajayrajbhai3673]

@@daphnereloaded3480 dude it's not about what's easier for you 😂😂

[@persiah7779]

I love how intensely Mike is listening to Jay and trying to learn from everything he is saying

[@Claymore1977]

Location has energy and time has memory. Wow, just wow.

[@Mikeignasty]

When does he say this?

[@Illustratedofficial]

Yeah that hit me too.

[@mathy0u]

@@Mikeignasty 13:50

[@kzion21]

In order to not feel judged, judge less 🔥 Mike Posner!!!!!

[@GhostToast_Toons]

"the process and the destination are the same" beautifully put. Gary Vee would give props

[@Cammy71480]

Exactly!! I thought of Gary Vee a lot during this!! Especially the part where he said “I like to be liked” and I wanted to be like…”you get hyped up on the cheering Youll fall victim to the booing !!! “ quote from Gary 👌

[@9009vishnu]

I wanna see jim Carrey and Keanu reeves on upcoming podcasts ...... please JAY

[@satyajeetprabhu]

Nice one

[@Chanchanlala]

why, canadian series lol

[@mr.badass5292]

I would LOVE to see Keanu Reeves on here!

[@JuneJeffersonMCMEnthusiast]

Those would be great interviews!

[@tristandeniet]

Yes plz

[@gayanthih9845]

This conversation literally fed my soul. Please have more... hooked onto this podcast

[@paulward5224]

Mine too awesome

[@richakirpalani1082]

This is far the most honest and deepest live podcast I have heard. Got me in my feelings. Love the quote “ in order to not feel judged, judge less” blessings upon you both!!! 🙏🏼💜💕💜🙏🏼

[@spirit5901]

The conversation is so deep and went straight to my heart . The way Mike pause himself while listening to Jay is so beautiful.

[@ynerome28]

i love the fact that mike is asking so many questions. i personally feel like he struggles just like i do on my new self awareness / spiritual journey. he's literally asking everything i personally struggle with and i love hearing jay's persepective on it. this is one of the if not THE best podcast ever to me

[@mohdsarfarazkhan9547]

Agreed...

[@sabtsmith]

Same!

[@MathiEesha]

Who is the I Know about this I Ask the universe Who am I ? When ever this I pops up in your mind This is Spiritual Practice

[@MathiEesha]

I love I struggle I feel I personally I do So many I's Who is this I Have you ever questioned your I Try it And become ONE

[@MathiEesha]

💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@theresa_lp]

Stumbled across this podcast... have been drawn to Mike Posner lately and now I know why. Thank you for sharing this beautiful conversation, it resonated with me on so many levels! 🙏💗🙏

[@sahilmish]

I used to listen to him earlier. this interview got me hooked to his new album. so meaningful

[@supergreenangel]

In order to not feel judged, judge less! Beautiful. It starts with ourselves, we project our own thoughts to the external world.

[@motivationalspeakers11]

Who else is watching this at 11 at night and is super pumped to go do somthing but you can't because it's 11 at night......?

[@utkarshmishra3149]

11 isn't too late...

[@ayushrohilla008]

I was watching, And was doing maths 😋

[@OjoOluwasetemi]

2AM here in Nigeria and I am so pumped

[@mohansubedi5881]

Its 12 and i fuckin want yo sing with my guitar

[@khizernawaz]

1130 pm sir

[@crashburndicoot6940]

Plot twist, Mike Posner is cooler than EVERYONE

[@TheKaisarwilhelm]

But you probably think that you're cooler than him.

[@meekogonzalez5326]

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST PODCAST IVE EVER WATCHED! SO GENUINE!!!

[@osse1n]

*It's a very dangerous path to step on when you have very little sense of who you are. Fame will consume you and you will draw an obscure picture of yourself, according to the feedback you get from the fame. A picture that isn't necessarily congruent with your own deeper belief systems. But you don't know what they are, because you haven't stopped and took a moment to ponder.* *In this social media age, it is even more important, to disconnect and give the attention to your surroundings, to your loved ones. The people who know the real you. They will strengthen that good perception of you and your self-esteem will improve. Take care of yourself to be more authentic.*

[@itzpayam]

I was seeing your comments everywhere I checked your YT and I suggest you one thing your comments are so impressive! but your videos I think are not related to what you write on the videos. You are doing well keep going ❤️

[@J.Moyine]

Beautifully said.

[@bull_Tattoo]

Yeah I feel like Justin Bieber has turned to God and got tastes of the spirit, but is now depressed and stuff cuz his lifestyle is NOT conducive to feeling your highest truth as a human. It's probably a hard truth/harsh lesson that you have to completely turn your back on materialism and everything your career is bases around.

[@marcossantana1312]

👏

[@colagirl765]

Wow , this is the realest thing I’ve read

[@msscrazybuthappy]

I loved how Jay asked real questions to him and really listened. He was truly interested and that's beautiful to see. People having a real conversation, being patient and interested.

[@msscrazybuthappy]

Plus everything they talked about was so interesting!! I learned so much

[@maidsonTV]

exactly this

[@tarynwoods7489]

“Today, I’m not what I think I am. I am not what you think I am. I am what I think you think I am” - Charles Cooley

[@III-rf2jh]

Mike still one of the most underrated singer-songwriters ... sent with love from Huntington Woods, MI

[@rudedadawg6388]

From Grand Rapids! Much love from the Mitten

[@zhadelothgaming22]

wyandotte mi!

[@noveltynation8759]

I recently turned 27 and have been experiencing alot of depression and negative symptoms that come along with it. This conversation is bringing me to tears and I hope I too can create that peace again in my head. Thank you for making this video.

[@BlueNGold09]

Novelty Nation get out of your home as much as possible. Go exercise, work, or anything that involves you doing something for yourself or someone else

[@kingsmustrise]

Amazing. 'Please dont go' truly brings me back.

[@mr.badass5292]

His smile is SO genuine. Love it.

[@surim4031]

Mike is so deep, this was a very interesting, meaningful podcast.

[@austinray6024]

I love the part where mike says "even listening to others we are talking to ourselves(the voice inside our head) about what the other person is saying" that struck me deep in that specific moment because i hear myself (in my head) trying to discussing it what he was saying in the moment. weird experience, but so enlightening to hear it said aloud. its something i believe we all experience but its hard to put into words.

[@none4669]

#mikeposner I feel Mike's on a higher level of self awareness as well as a higher path to learning even then Jay. The way Mike puts his words and feeling across are so much more thought provoking and meaningful. Such a beautiful soul right now. Mike God Bless ya Bruh. Can't wait for album. Am sure u speaking all this today lifted a veil of off many people who get lost in how others perceive them and what their life should be according to this world. May you continue to inspire a whole lot of ppl for years to come through any medium you can your lyrics music, writing, podcasts etc God Bless ya Mike Poser you really took a Pill. The Pill of a Good life right may you ride it out for a long long while buddy 🙂👼💓

[@samyakjain4468]

IKR I found so so many amazing messages in this podcast. The one where he says " I am who I think you think I am " hit me hardest and I'm actually gonna act on that. Other great ones were probably one where he says "it's best to just love everything you do in a day rather than deciding between good or bad" and then there was the one about gratitude."How quickly you can go from feeling sad to feeling thankful that you had it in the first place" and I'd like everyone to summarise more but this was major takeaway. Also another where he said "You live particular high moments in life and try to recreate those because you don't believe there are moments greater than that and that can give you much better highs and so you must move past the experience and work ahead believing there's more to it." I'm trying to summarise the best messages can you people add on to what you thought changed in you listening to this and what part made that change specifically ? It's gonna be great

[@amirzahran2394]

He is a wonderful man , I deeply hope that he will be happy again

[@tsulokoza3801]

@Miri agree

[@travelwithmejulius]

Bhagavad Gita is the name of the book they talk about. The Gita.

[@SeasideSilence]

Thank you - was having trouble googling this by what I heard. :)

[@travelwithmejulius]

@@SeasideSilence me too! That is why I wrote the comment . You are welcome :)

[@ednas207]

Hi! Do you know which one? I googled it and there’s a lot of them.

[@saikrishsai21]

It is available in book stores *Bhagavad Gita as it is*

[@davnesto]

Thank you.

[@adimukherjee5680]

this made me smile, cry and grow at the same time. it had some of the deepest insights and I feel inspired. thank you jay for this podcast

[@vanessaortega4416]

I loved this conversation it was so deep and I had so many aha moments. Mike is a really beautiful soul I loved his songs and I had no idea who he was but now definitely a fan. Keep inspiring and having real conversations that feed the soul.

[@AlinaSolopova]

Omg, I have really very much enjoyed listening to you. Thank u so much, Jay and Mike.

[@seekerecstacy7076]

Do you draaaaink vodddhhhka aberayday???

[@robinsharma3922]

How many Sub You have 2 years ago?

[@DaNiELP94D16]

1:20:23 so true, I feel Mike Posner's songs are having such a big impact on my life.

[@bull_Tattoo]

This interview is EXACTLY what I needed. Posner's inability to integrate his amazing spiritual epiphanies into interactions with people is exactly what I've been going through!! The up and down is frustrating for sure

[@marjopajaj1681]

This interview made me go through so many emotions... what a beautiful soul... I feel deep inspiration and I want to watch this daily so I never forget what I learned today. Thank you Jay and Mike, I feel blessed to have found this, I feel grateful for the opportunity to have watched it, and I feel deep appreciation for both of you.

[@amanwalikar4642]

When my friends get high they talk like Mike Posner😅 ( forget the wisdom, but the attitude and the tone are the same)🤣.

[@NoFapKing]

He's high on meditation

[@Rkazaboss]

It is funny how he naturally sounds goofy and high. Just high on life

[@maryesthersheryll6699]

He's cute and High.... I just wanted to squeeze his cheeks and say "whooshi whooshi woo" and cuddle, like how I would my pet.

[@endlesssmile8905]

Never heard of Mike, clicked on the video, didn't plan to watch more than 5 minutes but ended up watching the whole thing and LOVING IT. What a beautiful soul Mike is. Thanks Jay for introducing him to me. This is awesome. One Love.

[@LancasterAcademyofBrandDesign]

I'm literally 20 minutes into this podcast and have already bought 7 books and loving every second. Great watch so far.

[@zachbruneau358]

You're an asshole and a poseur.

[@oumlowe8885]

What are the name of the books 📚

[@emmelineduong]

I definitely cried when he was talking about his dad. What a beautiful soul...so much love for Mike and Jay. Thank you for this.

[@gopalguptakumar]

Jay Shetty is just Amazing 😍😍

[@shivraj994]

Felt like this episode should have never ended

[@ABINESHRAJENDRAN]

This is the first time I see two men listening to each other deeply this way

[@radhikamishra4356]

These podcasts are so informative! This is such an amazing way to get to people and talk about what life gives and what is it to be different and live life constructively ! It's very difficult to be different from the crowd ... But these videos and podcasts make me feel proud of me to be not in the herd!

[@Panckeswitcheese]

mike posner has a beautiful personality

[@gigifristachi]

In the space between thought and creation where love is like the air and freedom reigns where the body cannot contaminate

[@narutoedits820]

Loved to see two humble and genuine people sharing valuable insights of their life journey. It's very inspirational. Thank you so much.

[@Michael-vd2tv]

7min in it seems like his therapy session very cool

[@cherylcogburn7819]

This is honestly one of the best conversations I've heard in a really long time. I'm also going to listen to this over and over again... Thank you Jay and Mike!

[@Fixajo]

I love how deep, kind hearted and honest this conversation is.. Longest I've seen on youtube.. without regretting it. period.

[@spacemansam_]

The pace , eye contact, and the smiles made this very enjoyable to watch. Great conversations and overall podcast!

[@ArielGilbert]

i love mike posner. he's so refreshingly real and spiritual. Thx for interviewing such a special soul! We need more of this energy!

[@kenyattadavis6411]

Wow this is my favorite so far....wow just wow....so good so deep....this really lifted me...thank you

[@backendcode]

that's what she said lol

[@shilohsanders8438]

Mohit Sharma bruh 😂😂

[@saikrishsai21]

@@backendcode 😂

[@JosOla]

Thank you for this podcast Jay! I used to listen to him at 16 when I got my first job and it was because of "Please Don't Go" that I was such a reflective and open teenager. That and Cooler Than Me all made me only think and reflect on myself while allowing me to escape to music. Love you BOTH!!!!

[@heaverfilms9472]

After watching this, Mike Posner would be great having his own podcast. Listens so well and is so inquisitive.

[@theurbandame.9500]

I am totally in love with mike poster, such a beautiful humble sweet soul he is .......!

[@spdadventurer1754]

Mike is so sweet man...he is really insightful too..perfect person jay should be talking to 🤗🤗💖💖bless both of you

[@MQ0222]

This was amazing to listen to today thank you for posting and having Mike on the show

[@anchalbhandari2839]

Mike is quite simple and a good person his smile is too good to see

[@tristandeniet]

You should definitely have him back on at some point. This was so good.

[@Miss_Nina.]

Ahh you and Mike Posner? Awesome! You are the best Jay, love your vids! 😃 And yeh, I recognize this conversation in "I took a pill in Ibiza".

[@lauraangez]

I swear when Mike started playing at the end, tears came to my eyes. SO FREAKING BEAUTIFUL. One of my favourite podcasts ever. Thanks Jay for sharing real wisdom!

[@maddiemover5894]

Such a friendly & warm vibe from this conversation. Made me smile through out.

[@vickyc8702]

Love that was deep it makes things so much clearer . Vibration riseing daily my shadows being shook free

[@chanutraplaa3463]

I LOVE MIKE POSNER! THANK YOU FOR HAVING HIM ON YOUR CHANNEL!

[@imonmyway317]

I love Mike Posner. He's so open and interested in other people's thoughts and experiences. A rare thing nowadays

[@wewewewewewewewwewe]

Mike’s personality and smile are so adorable

[@claremurphy777]

That was a beautiful conversation. Jay you are a beautiful person: feel grateful to have found you on KZbin. Bless u

[@stephaniegosik559]

This just gave me major feels the whole thing! I can watch Mike forever.

[@Dhruti85Chavda]

Absolutely heart warming!

[@malleshsm9459]

This goes in my saved video list.. "Not stuck, but just in the middle" beautiful people man.. love from India 💓 💓💓

[@Miss_Nina.]

*_Ah Mike reminds me of Avicii.._* R.I.P hero 😢😌

[@harjotsingk]

Beautiful! Can't find other words to express how I was feeling listening to this podcast! Congrats Jay and Mike (and to the team of course), beautiful work!

[@tharunvudari7236]

Thank you Jay Shetty and Mike Posner for one of the most intellectual, heart to heart conversations I've ever listened to. It really made me look into myself on deeper levels. Will definitely listen this again and again. Thank you ❤️

[@carolynsanders5157]

I love MISSIONS!!! That statement is EVERYTHING!

[@everclearwonderful8796]

I love this conversation! It's more like a discussion behind closed doors that we get to view. So profound! I love these guys.

[@ezfungi]

Wonderful interview. Thank you for the insight and good vibes. Peace and Love

[@jamiesmith5391]

I love how he explained hearing and seeing things with a quiet mind. I want to experience that. Quiet my mind. That would be beautiful.

[@missdinkelgodis]

These first 20 minutes made me so happy and made me feel at home! I feel like i'm somewhere in between the two of you and I just loved "hanging out" with you talking about these real things. Thank you!

[@alicecheran3273]

Watching this ATM. Hope Mike is doing better ❤ Jay never stops inspiring peeps

[@GhostToast_Toons]

Yooo! we need to add Duncan Trussel to this podcast straight up. beautiful stuff

[@moongirl8106]

Mike posner...real inspiration..and the music ...wow😍😍😍😍🤗

[@CaliCrook83]

i didn't know what to think coming into this one, but literally blown away. so many gems here, great discussion, i love this!

[@MentholKratom]

this changed my life

[@kristinemiller8698]

You both are very talented and enlightening. Thank you for sharing this.

[@samyakjain4468]

Man like I'm just listening with my earphones on, sitting in bed, its nice and chill and those last 40 minutes just had me so so good right when he started talking about his beautiful dad and everything I just felt so immersed

[@jamimims8729]

Jay!! You are such a gracious and amazing host. I love the natural flow of your interviews and how so many nuggets are given as a result.

[@rossbourgeois4394]

This was a deep conversation I loved it keep them coming please

[@Miss_Nina.]

*_Never ever ever ever ever let fame change you!! You are who you are, and take a break when it's enough._* 💙

[@18Ram]

ok will do

[@imakemusique]

Beautifully honest conversation. Grateful to be able to hear the two talk about their struggles and "triumphs" on the spiritual journey. Would love to hear Mike have a podcast where he talks to different spiritual seekers, I believe he would be a great host. My keys takeaways: - "In order to not feel judged, judge less" - Something as simple as saying my girlfriend at the time instead of ex. It feels more genuine and caring. - Treasuring the 29 years he had with his dad instead of focusing on the loss of not having him around. A beautiful point on not taking what we have for granted and being prepared to let go of the physical. - "The one thing you can count on grief to do, is suprise you". Much love!

[@charleneevans96]

Love you MIke Posner; such a wonderful and giving guy.

[@hlr7823]

I loved every second of this podcast 💕... I was listening to this on my way to college this morning... Every now and then when I laughed, people in the bus gave me a weird stare 😂😂

[@gregorypellerin1]

I've never heard this guys music, but he and I are totally on the same page

[@idontwantone132]

You've most likely heard his music

[@janja.gabrijel]

Thank you Jay, I love this podcast! You create such a beautiful space and conscious conversations with your amazing energy. A very rare find on the Internet. ❤ So different, refreshing & contrasting. Beautiful 🌹🙏 You are so humble, loving & present. I am in awe. You inspire me to become more of who I really am and I am eternally grateful for that. I am so glad to have you as a teacher in my life. Blessings 💓

[@sabtsmith]

I felt this convo on so many levels!!! Every inquiry Mike has is showing up real time for me...like being exhausted with showing up as a perfectionist (unintentionally). Those ebbs and flows he mentions...so so so real.