Teddy Swims

And now let’s jump into episode 1611 of The School of Greatness! 

Some Questions I Ask:

• What was the biggest lesson your father has taught you about life, music and love?
• How old were you when you dropped out of school?
• How did you survive for ten years until you “made it” in the industry?
• During the last decade as you’ve been developing yourself, what was the most challenging time?
• How did you stay inspired and in belief that something was going to come from your music career for the 6 or 7 years when you were still working at restaurants and nothing had happened yet at that point?
• Did you rehearse a lot with your voice growing up?
• Were you ever made fun of growing up for singing all the time?
• What made you want to create a stage name and did you ever have any insecurities with your real name versus your stage name?
• What was the thing you used to hate about yourself the most and when did you start to love yourself in a full, authentic way?
• When did you start being happier and loving yourself?
• What do you say to people who are currently suffering on how they can shift their mindset to be truly happy?
• For any artist or creative with a dream who hasn’t made it yet, what would you tell them about success, money and fame that you know now that you didn’t know when you started?
• How do you manage your ego as you continue to grow?
• Have you tried therapy?
• Why did you want to title your album ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy’ when you have yet to go?
• What do you think is the thing you’re afraid to discuss the most?
• Why did you decide to dedicate your cover of ‘You’re Still the One’ to your mom?
• Have you always had a good relationship with your mom growing up?
• What lyrics or phrase in a song do you feel like you’ve sung the most to yourself throughout your life?
• If you could go a year into the future and look back and give yourself a gift for everything you’re about to experience, what would that gift be?

In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of self-forgiveness and healing in personal growth.
• How music can serve as a profound medium for dealing with personal challenges.
• The realities of pursuing a career in music and the resilience required to succeed.
• How to stay inspired and keep believing in your dreams during tough times.
• Strategies for managing ego and maintaining authenticity in the face of fame.
• Plus much more…

Show Notes:

• Listen to his debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) out now! Including the hit single, “Lose Control,” which just reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.