Zen Habits Podcast S2 Bonus - Beth Adele Long on Resilience in the Creative Process
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Apr 24, 2024 Beth Adele Long, an engineer, writer, and mystic, brings a unique blend of skills to the conversation. She discusses how resilience engineering informs her creative pursuits and the importance of feedback in navigating the creative process. Beth shares insights on managing multiple projects while confronting imposter syndrome and learning from failures in both writing and software development. She emphasizes the transformative power of integrating personal joy into creative work, encouraging listeners to embrace wonder and magic in their daily lives.
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Two Book Projects
- Beth Adele Long is writing two books: a memoir and a technical guide.
- The memoir confronts personal experiences, while the technical guide, "Practical Learning from Incidents," helps software companies learn from failures.
Dual Project Benefits
- Taking on two very different book projects helps manage creative uncertainty.
- The similar emotional challenges in each project offer valuable perspectives.
Early Feedback
- Get feedback early and often in your creative process, like in software development.
- This helps identify issues and refine your work sooner.