In this episode, we sit down with touring drummer Daniel Rubin for a raw, inspiring conversation about chasing the dream — and what it really takes to make it your reality.

From playing local venues to betting on himself to make music a full-time career, Daniel shares the mindset, process, and clarity it took to commit to a life in music. We talk about how to recognize the pull of a dream, how to break it down into concrete steps, and how risk, uncertainty, and even failure can become your best friends.

Daniel also opens up about the surreal experience of selling out a 70,000-person stadium and how staying grounded, and adaptable lets him thrive on stages that he once only dreamed of.

This episode is packed with lessons for anyone pursuing a big goal — in sports, business, or life. And if you're curious about the realities of life on tour or what it's like playing or touring with major acts like Morgan Wallen, Gavin Adcock, and The Offspring — stay tuned. We had so much to explore, we recorded a Part 2.

We're so grateful that Dan could come on and share the mental skills that help him process his experiences and live in alignment with his vision. This is exactly what every artist aspiring to get to the next level needs to hear.

The Northstar Method is our flagship podcast that teaches you to use the mental skills the pro's do.

Hosted by Northstar’s cofounders Sean and Sebastian, the series takes a deep dive into the science of performance psychology, how the world's best leverage it, and how it transfers to your day to day life too.

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