Lindsey Stirling on Facing Loss, Dreaming Big, and Becoming a Superstar

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