Tom Walker: Why struggle is the price of success (E252)

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Sports, Self-improvement, Mindset, Growth Mindset, Health & Fitness, Non-negotiables, Education, Life Lessons, High Performance

4.8 • 4.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2024

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

Welcoming the incredibly talented Scottish singer-songwriter Tom Walker to High Performance, sharing his journey from breakout success to navigating fame and self-care.

In this episode, Tom Walker joins Jake and Damian to share insights into his life as a successful singer and songwriter. From the highs of winning the BRIT Awards to the lows of overworking himself into a breakdown, Tom opens up about the importance of setting boundaries, especially with management and labels. He recounts on the pivotal moments that shaped his career, from being inspired by ACDC at just nine years old to creating hit songs born out of personal loss and struggles.

With two million albums sold worldwide, Tom doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges of fame, admitting his discomfort with TV appearances and selling his music. Yet, he offers practical advice on coping mechanisms and the importance of reaching out for support during tough times.

As he discusses navigating through the challenges of COVID-19 and teasing his upcoming album, we gain a glimpse into the evolution of Tom Walker, both as an artist and as a person.

This episode dives into the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seizing opportunities in order to navigate success and maintain mental well-being in the creative industry.

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0:00.0	Before we get going just to let you know that you can now enjoy a free trial of
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0:15.0	I remember having a breakdown in a car park in Germany
0:18.0	because we'd just been going for so long
0:21.0	when you get to the thing that you've always wanted to achieve since you were a kid, you
0:24.3	do wonder like, or do I deserve to be here? You know, I have to kind of fight the inner demons about that. The whole journey to get to this point has been a long road and I can guarantee it is the best thing.
0:37.2	If you want to get something really good, you often have to struggle to get there.
0:47.0	That is singer-songwriter Tom Walker, and this is high performance. Prepared to hear the unfilted truth about life in the music industry from a man who shot to fame in 2018 with the incredible lever light on.
0:55.0	But you're about to hear about the challenges the success can bring.
0:59.0	I just want to take a brief moment to thank Tom for his vulnerability,
1:02.0	because being vulnerable is a superpower.
1:05.2	It encourages others to do the same and when we're all vulnerable we can truly be ourselves which
1:10.4	is a key component to high performance.
1:13.0	But for now, let's do it and welcome Tom Walker to high performance.
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