Discipline of Doing
The work is real. So is the reward. Discipline of Doing is a podcast for young adults who want more out of life—and are ready to take action to get it. Hosted by Braxton and Cyrus, we cover personal development, mental health, fitness, financial growth, and everything in between.
Each episode is packed with real-world strategies, honest conversations, and practical habits to help you build discipline, create momentum, and actually follow through on your goals.
We’re not gurus. We’re in the trenches with you—figuring it out and sharing what actually works.
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Discipline of Doing
#007 - “I Had to Walk Away” How Dylan Davidson Went TikTok Viral at 17… Then Lost Everything
In this episode of Discipline of Doing, we sit down with musician and viral sensation Dylan Davidson to talk about the unseen cost of early fame, losing himself in the TikTok machine, walking away from music, and what it took to start over again. From his mental health battles and family emergencies to his powerful return to music, Dylan shares the real story behind the numbers.
If you’ve ever chased a dream, burned out, or felt lost this one’s for you.
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📍 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
01:04 – Building a life on your phone & social media burnout
03:00 – Blowing up on TikTok in high school
05:40 – Getting heckled for going viral
07:15 – Mental toll of negative comments
08:52 – Finding confidence in music
11:10 – The dark side of TikTok fame
13:50 – Fake friendships & being used for views
17:00 – When Dylan knew he had to walk away
21:45 – Losing his best friend & shifting focus to music
24:10 – Taking care of his dad during heart transplant
29:40 – Alone in the park with just a guitar
33:00 – The emotional hospital moment that changed him
36:50 – Faith, identity, and being a provider
41:00 – The DM that changed everything
43:00 – Why he returned to music
45:00 – Going on tour for the first time
48:00 – Working with Avery Anna & building real friendships
51:20 – Fighting comparison & staying grounded
55:10 – Why authenticity matters more than ever
58:30 – Not setting hard finish lines
1:01:10 – Is Dylan afraid of fame now?
1:04:00 – What he’d tell his younger self