The Justin Hamilton Podcast Wil Anderson - It's a kinda magic...
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Nov 13, 2025 Wil Anderson, an Australian comedian and writer, joins the conversation to delve into creativity and magic. He shares insights on how influences like David Bowie and Alan Moore shape artistic endeavors. The duo discusses empathy and emotional limits, along with the impact of tiredness on creativity. Wil highlights rituals that invite inspiration and explores the imaginative potential of Kabbalah and tarot. They also touch on the necessity of artistic evolution and how misdirection in storytelling captivates audiences.
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Refill Creativity From Foundational Heroes
- Creativity benefits from returning to foundational influences to refill depleted inspiration.
- Justin Hamilton and Wil Anderson both revisit artists (Bowie, Alan Moore) to open new creative pathways.
Pause And Check Tiredness Or Time
- Before reacting, ask yourself two quick questions: "Am I tired?" and "Am I running late?"
- Those checks often reveal impatience is exhaustion or time pressure, not moral failing.
Setting Boundaries During Heavy Conversations
- Justin describes stopping a dinner conversation to avoid absorbing a friend's horrific story because it would haunt him later.
- He set a firm, caring boundary and changed the subject to protect his wellbeing.
