#427: Vitaliy Katsenelson – How To Find Your Creative Calling
Nov 10, 2023
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Vitaliy Katsenelson, an investor and writer, discusses creativity, finding your craft, parenting, how nature shapes us, and the misconception of podcasting. They explore the process of creativity, the importance of personal satisfaction in pursuing passion, bravery and regret, fear and minimizing regret, and nature's influence on society.
Embracing creativity in life is vital as it brings curiosity, fear, and the ability to take risks.
Balancing art and craft in any endeavor, including writing, is essential to keep it fresh, engaging, and personally fulfilling.
The fear that accompanies creativity is necessary as it creates curiosity, pushes the creative process, and helps overcome challenges.
Deep dives
The Power of Creativity
Creativity is a thread that runs throughout the entire book, and the speaker stresses its significance. Writing was the speaker's first creative endeavor and they were amazed by the power it possessed. Writing allows for a dance between the conscious and subconscious mind, leading to surprising and captivating results. Embracing creativity in life is vital as it brings curiosity, fear, and the ability to take risks.
The Art and Craft Balance
The speaker explores the relationship between art and craft using the examples of a glassmaker and a basketball player. Art is present when there is uncertainty and creativity, while craft occurs when one is skilled and certain of their actions. Over time, as familiarity and repetition set in, art may fade away, leaving only the craft. Balancing art and craft in any endeavor, including writing, is essential to keep it fresh, engaging, and personally fulfilling.
The Fear of Taking Risks
The speaker reflects on the fear persisting despite years of experience as a writer and the inherent uncertainty of creativity. The fear stems from not knowing the outcome and a natural human aversion to failure. The fear, however, is necessary as it creates a curiosity that drives the creative process. The fear pushes the writer to overcome challenges and communicate their ideas effectively.
Creativity as a Source of Inspiration
The speaker discusses the significance of creativity in their life, comparing the excitement and curiosity it brings to their day job in investing. Creativity charges them up and adds a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Exploring topics outside of investing has provided a refreshing mixture of art and craft in writing, igniting the speaker's passion and adding a new dimension to their work.
Finding Happiness and Pleasing Others
The speaker emphasizes the importance of finding what makes one happy and pursuing it, rather than seeking to please others. The speaker encourages their children to choose their own career paths based on personal fulfillment, and asserts that as long as they are happy, their family will be happy as well. Finding one's passion and identity is crucial, rather than conforming to others' expectations.
Vitaliy Katsenelson is an investor and writer.In this conversation, we spoke about creativity, finding your craft, parenting, how nature shapes us, and much more.