Adele: Modesty Is Crucial to Success

byDanielle B. Wagner | Feb. 13, 2017 | Mormon Life

After last year's performance, which was full of technical difficulties and other blunders, Adele wanted to get this year's performance at the Grammys right, especially since it was in honor of the late George Michael, who died Christmas day 2016.

After a stunning opening performance of "Hello," Adele sang only a few lines of George Michael's "Fastlove" before stopping and restarting. There's no doubt tackling these blunders in front of a live audience and in front of millions around the world is nerve racking. But Adele was determined to get the tribute right, "I can't mess this up for him," she said during the performance.

And Adele stood out in more ways than just that. Many noted Adele's clothing choice displayed very little skin—something rare in the Grammy's and other awards shows.

In 2015, Adele shocked fans by revealing one of the secrets to her success:

modesty.

 And, while many entertainment magazines and websites have cited her as one of the most modestly dressed performers of our time, Adele was talking about much more than just clothes. 

“Exploiting yourself sexually is not a good look," Adele said on the Daily Bubble. "I don’t find it encouraging.”

Though Adele is hardly ever seen without a classy, three-quarter to long-sleeved dress that goes well below her knees, the form of modesty she was talking about goes beyond what you wear. She was talking about humility and a way of being.

"I think it’s really important that you don’t think you’re great. Because once you get to that point, you just mess everything up," she said.