892 Felicia Day on Unleashing Creativity and Loving Yourself Unconditionally

Dec 23, 2019

Felicia Day, a celebrated actress and writer known for her role in "Supernatural," shares her insights on creativity and self-love. She discusses overcoming the pressure of perfectionism and how motherhood has influenced her creative journey. Felicia emphasizes the importance of pushing through fear and self-doubt to create art that resonates. She also reflects on the transformative power of creativity as a form of self-care and personal growth, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique voices and nurture their passions.

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ANECDOTE

Felicia Day's Violin Journey

Felicia Day was accepted into Juilliard's pre-program for violin at 14.
Though proficient, she doesn't play much now, but wants to inspire her daughter.

ANECDOTE

From Prison to Jazz Prodigy

Lewis Howes' brother, a top classical violinist, was jailed for selling LSD.
He learned jazz violin in prison and is now a leading jazz violinist.

INSIGHT

Motherhood and Hollywood Identity

Motherhood shifts a woman's perceived identity in Hollywood, sometimes limiting roles.
Felicia Day resists being solely defined by motherhood, wanting to explore other creative avenues.

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Embrace Your Weird

Felicia Day

In 'Embrace Your Weird,' Felicia Day invites readers on a journey to unleash their creativity, confront fears, and discover their authentic selves. The book offers entertaining exercises, techniques to overcome creative barriers like anxiety and perfectionism, and tips to cultivate a supportive community. It encourages readers to celebrate their uniqueness and find joy in self-expression.

You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)

A Memoir

Felicia Day

Felicia Day's memoir, 'You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)', is a humorous and inspirational account of her unusual upbringing, her rise to internet fame, and her journey to self-acceptance. The book explores her experiences as a homeschooled child, her early adoption of the internet, and her career as a creator in new media. Day candidly discusses her struggles with anxiety, depression, and gaming addiction, highlighting the importance of embracing one's uniqueness.

Quiet

The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Susan Cain

In 'Quiet', Susan Cain presents a comprehensive argument that modern Western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people. She charts the rise of the 'Extrovert Ideal' and explores how it permeates various aspects of society, including workplaces, schools, and social interactions. Cain draws on research from biology, psychology, neuroscience, and evolution to demonstrate that introversion is common, normal, and valuable. The book offers advice for introverts on functioning in an extrovert-dominated culture and advocates for changes to support and recognize the contributions of introverts. It also distinguishes between introversion, shyness, and anti-social behavior, and highlights the unique strengths of introverts, such as deep thinking, persistence, and excellent negotiation skills.

Deep Work

Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Cal Newport

In 'Deep Work', Cal Newport argues that the ability to perform deep work—professional activities in a state of distraction-free concentration—is becoming increasingly valuable in our economy. The book is divided into two parts: the first part explains why deep work is valuable, rare, and meaningful, while the second part presents four rules to transform your mind and habits to support this skill. These rules include 'Work Deeply', 'Embrace Boredom', 'Quit Social Media', and 'Drain the Shallows'. Newport provides actionable advice and examples from various successful individuals to help readers master the skill of deep work and achieve groundbreaking results.

CREATIVITY IS HARD WORK. Have you wanted to complete a project but stopped? You might have expected it to be perfect. Or maybe you thought you weren’t qualified enough to make it. You might have finished it but didn’t take the time to shape it into its final form. Completing something we’re passionate about is good for our wellbeing. But it’s not easy. Lin Manuel Miranda took six years to write Hamilton. Put in the time to make your own masterpiece. You never know how what you’ve made will inspire others and change the world. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about creativity with a successful actress, writer, and new mother: Felicia Day. Felicia Day is a professional actress who has appeared in numerous television shows and films. She is currently recurring on the CW show "Supernatural,” and the SyFy series "The Magicians.” However, Felicia is best known for her work in the web video world. Felicia shares the importance of creativity in our daily life and how to push through self-doubt and judgment. So get ready to learn how to incorporate creativity in your world on Episode 892.
Some Questions I Ask:
How do you become a mom and be in Hollywood? (10:00)
What’s your greatest fear? (17:45)
What’s been the lowest point for you? (21:00)
What did you learn from your daughter about creativity? (25:30)
How do you overcome the need to be perfect as a creative? (35:00)
How do you deal with being less relevant? (45:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Some fun facts about Felicia (07:00)
The identity shift Felicia had after having a baby (10:00)
How to focus on what’s important (17:30)
How to love ourselves unconditionally (21:00)
An exercise for shutting out your enemies (38:00)
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