Building Authentic Connections in the Arts

In this week's episode, Ben Orenstein is joined by best selling author, Seth Godin. Seth describes himself as an entrepreneur, a blogger, and an agent of change. They discuss art, frustration, and the endless pursuit of perfection as an artist. In his newest book, The Icarus Deception, Seth discusses seeking art in your work and looking beyond standards and production. They talk about the importance of finding connections with other artists and people who can provide meaningful feedback. They discuss several of Seth's blog posts which are linked below, and much more.

• Seth's Books
• How to Draw an Owl
• Pick Three
• But What if I Fail
• Krypton Course
• The Gift by Lewis Hyde
• The War of Art
• Interview with Scott Adams

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