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Part 19: Ne-Yo on Almost Quitting Music: I Found Out You Can Buy Awards, It's Not About Talent
Part 1: Ne-Yo on Being a Man But Writing Hit Songs for Women Like Beyonce & Rihanna
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Acclaimed singer/songwriter Ne-Yo spoke about how he wouldn't change anything in his past, as it all led him to the happiness he experiences in his present life. The clip focused on Ne-Yo’s thoughts and values, which he described with characteristic sincerity. He discussed the most sensible advice he's received: not to sweat the small stuff. Ne-Yo expressed his excitement on thinking about who his children will grow up to be, describing their varying personalities with humor and affection. He also shared candidly about lessons learnt the hard way, cautioning against sharing one's success too widely and acknowledging that some people may wish to bring negative energy. A key theme in Ne-Yo's narrative was the power of love. He believes that it's more important to love than to be loved, as love should be an individual's innate feeling rather than a need for reciprocity. He ended by mentioning his desire to bring quality music and stories to the world.
