{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Craig David: The Bullying That Created a Superstar (And Nearly Destroyed Him)","slug":"craig-david-the-bullying-that-created-a-superstar-and-nearly-destroyed-him","published_at":"2026-09-19T11:36:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/craig-david-the-bullying-that-created-a-superstar-and-nearly-destroyed-him","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4513516956.mp3?updated=1776257564","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4513516956.mp3?updated=1776257564","summary":"What if the bullying that nearly broke you as a kid is actually what builds you into a superstar? Craig David's story flips everything you think you know about trauma and success on its head. In this episode, Adrian Wells explores how the R&B legend transformed his darkest moments into chart-topping hits, and why fame almost destroyed what bullying couldn't finish. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • How Craig used music as his survival mechanism during years of brutal school bullying • The hidden cost of massive success: why selling millions of records left him more isolated than ever • The specific moment Craig realized he had to actively heal from childhood trauma to move forward • Why understanding your pain patterns is crucial for sustainable achievement 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who's ever wondered how childhood experiences shape adult success, especially if you've struggled with feeling different or isolated. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian introduces Craig David's unexpected origin story [01:45] The bullying years: daily attacks that shaped a future star [04:20] Music becomes medicine: how Craig discovered his emotional outlet [06:50] The price of fame: isolation at the height of success [09:15] Conscious healing: breaking cycles that success can't fix [11:30] Key insights you can apply to your own growth journey Craig's journey proves that our deepest wounds often contain our greatest gifts, but only if we're willing to do the work to understand them. His honesty about the psychological cost of both trauma and fame offers a masterclass in resilience that goes way beyond the music industry. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on your podcast app and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next breakthrough insight is one tap away.…","meta_description":"What if the bullying that nearly broke you as a kid is actually what builds you into a superstar? 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