Zen Habits Podcast

S1 Bonus - Jocelyn Glei on Creating with Open Receptivity

Oct 7, 2023

51:10

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Former productivity expert Jocelyn Glei discusses her transition to a slower, transformative approach to work. Topics include moving away from mainstream productivity, the shift from productivity to receptivity, the limitations of expert mode, leaning towards the experimental side, self-trust, and creating systems to collect creative insights.

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Quick takeaways

Embrace a slower, more inquisitive, and heartfelt approach to work instead of mainstream productivity for personal and collective transformation.

Create space for receptivity and allow ideas to flow in a relaxed and open state, tapping into creativity and insights more efficiently and sustainably.

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Creating Impact in the World

Jocelyn Glae, a former productivity expert, discusses her shift from a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment to a slower, more transformative approach. She emphasizes the importance of rejecting the mainstream idea of constant productivity and instead focusing on a deeper, more thoughtful way of working that allows for personal and collective transformation.

Introduction

2min

Transitioning to a Sustainable and Creative Way of Working

5min

The Journey from Productivity to Healing

2min

Open Receptivity and the Creative Process

24min

Working in a Receptive Manner

11min

Creating with Open Receptivity

5min

In this bonus episode, Leo interviews expert Jocelyn Glei, who has shifted her expertise from productivity to a slower, deeper approach to work.

This is an incredible episode filled with wisdom and tools for accessing a deeper creativity. Must listen!

Topics Covered

Leo interviews Jocelyn Glei, a former productivity expert who transitioned to a more transformative, slower approach to work
Jocelyn's background includes working with 99U, creating the 99U conference, and writing a book on email productivity
Jocelyn's burnout led her to start the "Hurry Slowly" podcast and explore personal and collective transformation
The importance of moving away from mainstream productivity and embracing a slower, more inquisitive, and heartfelt approach to work
The shift from productivity to receptivity and how it can lead to more efficient and sustainable outcomes
Restorative activities that involve doing something different to refresh one's mindset
Fear, particularly related to scheduling and deadlines, as a common obstacle to maintaining a receptive state during work
The limitations of the expert mode, which can be rigid and uncreative
Leaning towards the experimental side to open up opportunities for creativity and learning from creative mistakes
The fear associated with not having a strict plan but highlights the beauty in unexpected outcomes
The importance of self-trust and leaning into imperfections
Creating systems to collect and revisit creative insights