#ThrowbackThursday: 10 Shawn Mendes Memories You Need To See

His old Instagram pictures are SO CUTE.

Over the past six years, Shawn Mendes has gone from a Toronto teen singing in his bedroom to performing at sold-out stadiums all over the world. His secret to success? Staying real. “Don’t stop being yourself and don’t stop loving yourself for who you are,” he smiles. 

Let’s take a look at some of Shawn’s very first social media posts – it’s so inspiring to see how he started out just like you – and to see far he’s come!

1. We know you’ve totally taken a pic like this:

2. We love how Shawn’s close with his mom – Family is so important!

3. Remember when he covered a Hunter Hayes song?

4. And we love this collab he did with a friend:

5. This cover happened in 2013!

6. Yep, he could have totally sat behind you in Math class:

7. He’s always had a great sense of humor:

8. He was just a regular high school student…

9. Who had the courage to share his passion:

10. And the rest is history:

We love you, Shawn!