Open Receptivity and the Creative Process

24min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

The chapter explores the idea of creating with open receptivity and challenges the notion of pushing and working hard to make things happen. It emphasizes the importance of trust, surrender, and self-trust in the creative process. The speaker discusses the original meaning of discipline as being a disciple unto oneself, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one's own needs, preferences, and approaches rather than following external systems or someone else's guidelines.

In this bonus episode, Leo interviews expert Jocelyn Glei, who has shifted her expertise from productivity to a slower, deeper approach to work.

This is an incredible episode filled with wisdom and tools for accessing a deeper creativity. Must listen!

Topics Covered

Leo interviews Jocelyn Glei, a former productivity expert who transitioned to a more transformative, slower approach to work
Jocelyn's background includes working with 99U, creating the 99U conference, and writing a book on email productivity
Jocelyn's burnout led her to start the "Hurry Slowly" podcast and explore personal and collective transformation
The importance of moving away from mainstream productivity and embracing a slower, more inquisitive, and heartfelt approach to work
The shift from productivity to receptivity and how it can lead to more efficient and sustainable outcomes
Restorative activities that involve doing something different to refresh one's mindset
Fear, particularly related to scheduling and deadlines, as a common obstacle to maintaining a receptive state during work
The limitations of the expert mode, which can be rigid and uncreative
Leaning towards the experimental side to open up opportunities for creativity and learning from creative mistakes
The fear associated with not having a strict plan but highlights the beauty in unexpected outcomes
The importance of self-trust and leaning into imperfections
Creating systems to collect and revisit creative insights