Ed Sheeran
A professional musician mentioned as an example of someone who still feels fear before performing.
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Videos Mentioning Ed Sheeran

E174: Inflation stays hot, AI disclosure bill, Drone warfare, defense startups & more
All-In Podcast
Musician involved in a copyright lawsuit regarding his song 'Thinking Out Loud', used as an example of creative synthesis.

Diplo: College Dropout To World's Most Iconic DJ | E128
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as an artist Diplo has collaborated with, highlighting the diplomatic aspect of songwriting collaborations.

Roman Kemp: Why Communication Is More Important Than Ever | E123
The Diary Of A CEO
Praised for having correct values and a strong family connection, exemplifying happy and grounded success.

Liam Payne Opens Up About His Darkest Moments, Failed Relationships & Entrepreneurship!
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as an example of an artist who, despite public perception, does not create music entirely on his own, highlighting the collaborative nature of music.

JD Vance's AI Speech, Techno-Optimists vs Doomers, Tariffs, AI Court Cases with Naval Ravikant
All-In Podcast
Popular musician who has faced copyright lawsuits for alleged similarities in his songs.

How I Learnt To Play Piano and Sing
Ali Abdaal
Mentioned as the artist of the song 'Perfect', used as an example throughout the tutorial.

I didn't want to make this video...
Ali Abdaal
A professional musician mentioned as an example of someone who still feels fear before performing.

James Bay: Imposter Syndrome, Trauma & Controlling The Voice In Your Head | E166
The Diary Of A CEO
Invited James Bay to open for him in football stadiums across Europe, providing a huge opportunity but also exacerbating James Bay's imposter syndrome and internal criticism.

My PRODUCTIVE Apartment Tour (2021)
Ali Abdaal
Mentioned in relation to the Martin Mini guitar, as he apparently uses a similar model.

Example: The Dark Side Of Money & Fame | E152
The Diary Of A CEO
Elliot's former drummer helped put together Ed Sheeran's live show and technology. David Stewart also started his career around the same time Ed Sheeran began to rise.

What's on my iPhone 11 Pro Max (2020)
Ali Abdaal
An artist whose music is featured on the speaker's playlist.

Jamie Foxx Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A young red-haired kid with a ukulele who slept on Jamie Foxx's studio carpet and later got a standing ovation at Jamie's live show, launching his career.

6 BEST Pieces Of Business Advice That Made Me Millions | E103
The Diary Of A CEO
A musician mentioned as an example of someone who likely felt inexperienced and incapable when starting out.

Luís and João Batalha: Fermat's Library and the Art of Studying Papers | Lex Fridman Podcast #209
Lex Fridman
A British singer-songwriter, whose analogy of a 'faucet' (dirty water coming out before clean water) is used to describe the creative process and the need to persevere through initial 'stuckness' or imperfect work.