Creator Conversations with Ev Chapman Convincing Yourself That You're A Creator with Craig Lamar
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Jul 20, 2021 This week’s guest, Craig Lamar, is a 70-year-old visionary on a remarkable creator journey. He’s embracing creativity with a 25-year plan and an ‘I Am A Creator Box’ filled with over 250 inspirational index cards. Craig emphasizes the power of daily meditation and reflection to ignite creativity. He also explores different note-taking strategies, sharing insights on balancing analog and digital methods to nurture creative ideas. His story is a testament to the belief that it's never too late to become a creator.
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Craig's Creator Box Story
- At age 70, Craig created a 25-year vision letter to himself to become a creator by age 95.
- He convinces himself daily with an "I'm A Creator Box" holding index cards with inspiring single words from his meditation.
Vision Focuses Creative Purpose
- A long-term vision can focus creativity and purpose, even with shorter time constraints like age.
- This helps transform vague creator potential into concrete action steps and sustained growth.
Simple Daily Creation Practice
- To feel like a creator, keep it simple; Craig uses pencil and paper rather than digital tools.
- After meditation, write one inspiring word on an index card and focus on it for 10-15 minutes to inspire creation.
