<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Dan dweebs out with a dad rock icon.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Jeff Tweedy is the lead singer and songwriter of the Grammy award winning rock band, Wilco. The band have put out 13 albums… and shortly after this interview was conducted, the band put out a new EP. Jeff has released two solo albums and has written three books, including his latest, which is called <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714352/world-within-a-song-by-jeff-tweedy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>World Within A Song: Music That Changed My Life And Life That Changed My Music</em></a>.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This interview is part of an occasional series we do called Boldface, where we talk to well known people who are willing to go there. We've already dropped two Boldface episodes this week: the rapper and author Common and the actress, activist and author Goldie Hawn.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Sign up for Dan's weekly newsletter</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3QtGRqJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Follow Dan on social:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3tGigG5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOA84J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TikTok</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ten Percent Happier online</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/46TZglY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>bookstore</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Subscribe to our</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/3FybRzD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>YouTube Channel</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Our favorite playlists on:</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3Qa8kMT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3MjtMxF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sleep</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QvyA5J" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Relationships</strong></a><strong>,</strong> <a href="https://spoti.fi/3QxZASc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Most Popular Episodes</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href="https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/jeff-tweedy-813" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://happierapp.com/podcast/tph/jeff-tweedy-813</strong></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: <a href="https://10percenthappier.app.link/install" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://10percenthappier.app.link/install</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p>
Actionable Insights
1. Make Conscious Connection Efforts
Actively and consciously strive to make connections with others, moving beyond mere impulse, as this deliberate effort, despite potential vulnerability and rejection, is crucial for personal growth and societal progress.
2. Cultivate Solitude and Self-Comfort
Learn to be comfortable with yourself, enjoy solitude, and be reflective with your own thoughts, as this ability to be alone and happy alone is a valuable skill for personal well-being.
3. Connect Through Shared Passion
Cultivate a deep passion for something, as this provides a language and insight to communicate with others who also have passions, even if their interests differ from yours, fostering connection.
4. Offer Encouragement and Acknowledgment
Develop habits of offering encouragement and acknowledgement to others, especially those less experienced, by consciously stepping out of your comfort zone to make a positive impact.
5. Practice Remembering Good Advice
Recognize that remembering good advice is challenging due to ingrained programming, and actively seek methods like writing things down to reinforce and integrate valuable insights.
6. Don’t Hold Back in Moments
Practice not holding back in the moment, especially when an opportunity arises for kindness, encouragement, or acknowledgement, even if it feels vulnerable or self-deprecating.
7. Overcome Self-Obstruction for Impact
Recognize that small acts of kindness or connection can have a profound impact, and actively work to get out of your own way by overcoming shyness or ego to perform them.
8. Find Permission to Be Yourself
Seek out art or experiences that provide a sense of permission to be your authentic self in the world, helping you overcome shame and embrace your individuality.
9. Be Open-Minded About Art
Avoid prejudging music or art before experiencing it, as an open-minded approach is more realistic and allows for a broader appreciation, rather than dismissing entire categories.
10. Use Repetition to Remember
Employ repetition, such as singing or reciting information repeatedly, as a powerful method to embed thoughts and ideas into long-term memory.
11. Seek New Perspectives in Art
Engage with art to reveal authentic worlds and new perspectives, as artists help society see familiar things anew and counter the dulling effect of clichés.
12. Avoid Fear of Dependence
Be cautious of philosophies that advocate for putting up barriers or fearing dependence on others, as this can lead to unhealthy isolation and prevent meaningful connections.
13. Make Peace with Differing Passions
Realize that not everyone cares about the same things you do, and strive to make peace with this understanding as you get older to foster acceptance and reduce internal conflict.