Jacob Nordby on Creativity as a Cure

Nov 16, 2021

Jacob Nordby, author of "The Creative Cure" and founder of Manifesto Publishing House, dives into the transformative power of creativity. He discusses how reconnecting with one's creative spirit can lead to profound healing and self-discovery. Jacob highlights the three enemies of creativity and emphasizes that everyone has innate creativity waiting to be unleashed. He shares personal stories of rebuilding his life and the important role imagination plays in shaping our experiences. Embrace creativity to discover your truest self!

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ANECDOTE

Coding as Creativity

Jacob Nordby's brother, a tech company head, claimed he wasn't creative.
Observing his brother coding, Nordby realized it was a form of creativity, like Mozart composing.

INSIGHT

The Creativity Misconception

Creativity is essential, yet many doubt their creative abilities.
A study revealed 74.3% of people doubt their creative talents, highlighting a misconception about creativity.

ANECDOTE

Shamanic Initiation

At 34, Nordby felt lost despite external success, prompting a search for meaning.
A shamanic initiation with DMT led him to experience freedom from fear and connect with his true self.

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Jacob Nordby is an author whose many quests have led him to a deep fascination with life in all of its weird splendor. He’s the founder of Manifesto Publishing House and he penned the award-winning novel, The Divine Arsonist, and a non-fiction book, Blessed Are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives.

Today Jacob and Eric discuss his new book is, The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life.

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In This Interview, Jacob Norby and I Discuss Creativity as a Cure and …

His book, The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life
How he defines creativity
How creativity can bring you back to your truest self
Why he believes every human being is creative
The three enemies of creativity
The connection between spirituality and creativity
Feeling an inward longing to come home to yourself
Rebuilding his life after burning it to the ground
How imagination can work for us or against us
Allowing our thoughts and emotions yet not empower them
The three questions he answers every day
How to create more choice points in our daily lives

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