Wicked's Cynthia Erivo REVEALS How To Find Your Passion & Get 1% BETTER Everyday

Today, I sit down with Wicked's Cynthia Erivo to talk about following your passion and having compassion for yourself. Cynthia explains why taking the first step is a key to achieving success, turning passion into personal growth and career success, and how to change your mindset when you start doubting yourself. dealing with extreme emotions and pursuing your purpose. We discuss our freedom to pursue beliefs we want to support, how to approach meditation with maturity and incorporate it into our daily life, the crippling effects of spending too much time on social media, and how to turn outrage into manageable situations. Cynthia Erivo is a British actress, singer, and songwriter. She has acted in a number of films and television shows. Her film credits include roles in "Widows," "Bad Times at the El Royale," and "Harriet," for which she received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. In addition to her acting career, Erivo is also a talented singer and songwriter. She has released several albums and performed at a number of high-profile events, including the 2021 Oscars. You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 11:59 Nothing feels more at home than to be with the people who share the same culture 14:43 What’s something you miss about London and love about LA? 16:54 The ups and downs of attending an all-girls catholic school 21:32 Discipline and creativity is a combination that help improve our lives 25:36 If you’re hesitant to try something new, just start and you might be to get over it 31:54 Having a loving and supportive people around you can contribute to your future success 35:45 Cynthia explains how she picks her roles and how each role resonates with her 39:05 When you meet a new character, how do you connect with them? 43:01 Being observant of other people’s habits and mannerisms helps in initiating conversations 46:04 How do you detach yourself from the character you play without losing your real identity? 51:46 What was your reason for going to therapy? 54:03 “You can’t truly process something if you’re just talking to yourself.” 55:05 What do you do when you feel like you aren’t good enough for something? 01:01:02 How do we approach a challenge together and make it work? 01:03:55 The beauty of working in an industry that you love and passionate about 01:11:28 The Many Sides of Us If you liked this video, you should also check out my recent talk with ‪@lewishamilton‬ right here 👉 Lewis Hamilton ON: EVERYTHING You've Been ...