Diplo on Curiosity, Creativity, and Never Being Afraid to Fail

Embracing Failure and Starting Over

• 🚀 Diplo (Wes) emphasizes the freedom to take risks and not fear failure, which keeps him engaged in music.
• 💡 He believes that even if everything is taken away, he has the motivation to start over and build something new.
• 🔑 A key to his resilience is the willingness to fall back and start over again, removing the pressure of constant success.

Psychedelics, Self-Discovery, and Openness

• 🧠 Microdosing LSD is used to expand his thinking and enhance his ability to connect with audiences while DJing.
• ✨ A psychedelic breathwork session helped him overcome introversion and become more open and present with fans.
• 💬 He believes that we give what we have: if we are open and abundant, we can share that with others.

The Journey of a Creator and Fatherhood

• 👨‍👧‍👦 Diplo strives to make his children feel always enough and adequate, a contrast to his own father's distant love.
• 🎧 He emphasizes that true masters understand the invisible value of practice and the grind, not just the accolades.
• 🎶 The business side of music is crucial, with marketing and reaching people being paramount in today's saturated market.

Curiosity as a Driving Force

• 🧭 Curiosity is Diplo's primary motivation, driving him to constantly learn and explore new experiences.
• 🌍 His anthropology background fuels his desire to understand culture, human behavior, and what creates different beliefs.
• 💡 He finds inspiration in the random and beautiful things at the bottom of the internet, pushing creative boundaries.

Navigating Competition and Legacy

• 🏆 Diplo admits to being competitive, even in yoga classes, but channels this into being his best self rather than just beating others.
• 🎯 He learned that competing for attention and algorithms is a trap and can lead to unhappiness.
• 🌟 He aims to leave a legacy that creates something new, a signature that others can build upon.

The Art of Business and Teamwork

• 🤝 Diplo stresses the importance of having a team to handle the business aspects, allowing him to focus on creativity.
• 📈 His early business model involved bootlegging mixtapes, which provided the capital for other ventures.
• 🔑 He believes that art is business, and understanding this intertwined relationship is key to success.