Everyone Is Artist

Mike Posner shares his perspective on what makes someone an artist, emphasizing that it's about human connection rather than technical perfection or commercial success. He believes artistry is about creating authentic work that resonates with others through shared human experiences.

Key Points:

• True Artistry is About Connection:

  • It's about making your humanity speak to someone else's humanity
  • Not about hitting perfect notes or technical excellence
  • Success comes from connecting with yourself first, then others naturally connect

• Definition of an Artist:

  • Anyone making something that connects with other humans
  • Following their own curiosity and creativity
  • Creating work that helps others feel less alone

• Authenticity in Art:

  • Specific experiences can be universal
  • Example: "Nobody took a pill in Ibiza to show Avicii they were cool, but everyone has done something that wasn't true to themselves to gain attention"
  • The emotion underneath the specific experience is what makes it relatable

• Growth Through Creation:

  • Art is not like sports - you don't peak at a certain age
  • Your relationship with art deepens your whole life
  • You can always get better and go deeper

• Success Metrics:

  • Not about being the best technically
  • Not about having the most followers
  • Success is when someone says "I'm so glad you said it because that's how I've been feeling for years"

• Role of the Artist:

  • To be vulnerable
  • To take their clothes off emotionally
  • To show what it's like to be human
  • To help others feel understood and less alone