Everybody Pulls The Tarp Mike Mills: Building One Of The Greatest Bands Of All-Time
This week Andrew talks with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills. R.E.M. played their first show in 1980 at an abandoned church in Athens, Georgia. Over the next 3+ decades, the band released 15 albums, won multiple Grammy Awards, and became one of the most iconic bands of all-time. In this conversation, Andrew asks Mike about his extraordinary career and R.E.M.’s unprecedented success. Andrew and Mike explore R.E.M.’s creative process, the core principles the band used to drive effective teamwork, and so much more. This episode is jam-packed with ideas, wisdom, and lessons from Mike that you can apply to your own life.
Show Highlights:
(2:30) - 3 keys to success
(3:34) - Balancing ups and downs
(5:08) - Knowing what not to do
(5:41) - R.E.M.'s core principles
(6:51) - Sharing writing & money equally
(7:40) - Keys to successful collaboration
(9:56) - Setting yourself up for success
(10:39) - Not taking any breaks
(11:16) - Enjoying the process
(11:35) - Impact of Athens, GA
(14:03) - Why success is never easy
(16:02) - Andrew welcomes Mike to tarp puller club
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