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On Purpose with Jay Shetty · September 14, 2026 · 1h 10m

⁠BENNY BLANCO: The Secret to Failing Your Way to Success

Record producer Benny Blanco joins Jay Shetty for a candid conversation about his journey from high school dropout to pop hitmaker. He shares how embracing failure became a creative superpower, the small daily habits that sustain his work, and how he overcame a paralyzing fear of flying. Blanco reflects on redefining success beyond awards and the importance of saying no to protect mental peace, all while pulling back the curtain on late-night sessions with Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars.

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Embracing Failure as a Creative Unlock00:03:07
Benny Blanco explains that repeatedly telling himself 'I am a failure' helped him overcome the fear of failure, allowing him to take creative risks.
Blanco discusses taking big swings despite the terror of embarrassment, framing bold actions as a learnable form of courage.

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