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Dua Lipa On: Radical Optimism, Falling On Stage, And “Writing Yourself Into A Good Idea”

10% Happier with Dan Harris

10-05-2024 • 58 mins

Talking creativity and sanity with one of the world’s biggest pop stars.


British-Albanian singer-songwriter Dua Lipa emerged as a global pop sensation with her captivating blend of sultry vocals, empowering lyrics, and infectious beats. Born in London in 1995 to Albanian parents, Lipa's musical journey began at a young age, inspired by her father's own musical career. She hosts the podcast Dua Lipa: At Her Service, and her latest album is Radical Optimism.



In this episode we talk about:

  • What she means by radical optimism – and how it applied when she literally fell on stage
  • How she resists the temptation to fully armor herself
  • Her famous work ethic and packed schedule
  • Her non-negotiable daily practices, including meditation
  • Her social media hygiene (specially, how to stay sane when nearly 80 million people follow you on Instagram alone)
  • And we have a great conversation about creativity, including how she builds psychological safety with her team in studio and on tour
  • Why she had to write 97 songs to make this one album
  • And her concept of “writing herself into a good idea” – as she says, “You have to be shit to be good.”



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