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1027 Habits of Success for Creatives, Artists & Entrepreneurs w/Seth Godin

Nov 2, 2020

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Seth Godin

Seth Godin, a renowned author of 19 bestsellers and founder of innovative workshops, shares groundbreaking insights on creativity. He discusses the impact of social media on self-esteem and advocates for disconnection to rediscover authenticity. Seth emphasizes pursuing art for personal fulfillment rather than external validation and the importance of embracing uncertainty as a pathway for growth. With lessons on overcoming creative blocks and reflecting on legacy, listeners are encouraged to prioritize their unique voices and strive for genuine engagement.

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ADVICE

Embrace Responsibility

Embrace being "on the hook," taking responsibility for your creative work.
Make promises, show up consistently, and strive to improve.

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INSIGHT

Choosing Passion and Purpose

Passion and purpose don't need to be found, they can be chosen.
Choose to be passionate about your current work and fully present.

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ANECDOTE

Fly-Fishing Analogy

Seth Godin shares a fly-fishing story where he wasn't attached to the outcome.
By focusing on casting, he found enjoyment without needing to catch fish.

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Navigating Passion and Purpose in Art

04:07 • 17min

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Overcoming Insecurity and Rediscovering Self-Trust

21:09 • 5min

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Overcoming Digital Distractions

26:14 • 16min

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Embracing Change: The Cost of Sticking to the Familiar

42:28 • 3min

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Embracing Uncertainty: The Futility of Reassurance

45:03 • 2min

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Pursuing Art Beyond Approval

46:59 • 18min

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Exploring Women's Health and Financial Freedom

01:04:45 • 2min

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Lessons from Creative Mistakes

01:06:57 • 3min

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Confronting Fear to Overcome Creative Blocks

01:10:13 • 2min

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Reflecting on Legacy: Three Essential Truths

01:12:16 • 2min

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Authenticity and Creative Commitment

01:14:24 • 4min

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Tribes

We Need You to Lead Us

Seth Godin

In 'Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us,' Seth Godin explores the concept of tribes as groups of people connected by a shared interest and a leader. The book highlights that tribes are not created but assembled, and they thrive on faith, respect, and admiration for the leader and the community. Godin argues that effective leadership involves challenging the status quo, creating a culture around the tribe's goal, and fostering connection and growth among members. He emphasizes that great leaders focus on tightening the tribe, using their influence to unite and reinforce the tribe's sense of purpose, and that change is often driven by heretics who challenge existing norms. The book is a call to action for those who want to make a significant impact by leading a tribe and creating meaningful change.

Linchpin

Are You Indispensable?

Seth Godin

In 'Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? ', Seth Godin argues that the modern workplace has evolved beyond the traditional roles of management and labor. He introduces the concept of 'linchpins' – individuals who are indispensable to their organizations because they invent, lead, connect others, and create order out of chaos. Godin emphasizes the importance of creativity, passion, and art in one's work, suggesting that these qualities make an individual irreplaceable. The book encourages readers to stop being mere cogs in a machine and instead strive to become artists who bring unique value and meaning to their work and organizations.

The Practice

Shipping Creative Work

Seth Godin

In 'The Practice', Seth Godin emphasizes the importance of consistent creative work and the process of creation over the outcome. The book argues that creativity is a choice driven by the desire to find new truths, solve problems, and serve others. Godin insists that the practice itself is the output, and it is what we can control. He encourages readers to trust the process, commit to the journey, and embrace discomfort and potential failure as part of the creative process. The book also highlights the importance of generosity and serving others through one's work, and it discourages the pursuit of external validation and outcomes.

This Is Marketing

You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn To See

Seth Godin

In 'This Is Marketing', Seth Godin presents a transformative view of marketing as a generous act of helping others solve problems. The book focuses on key principles such as targeting the smallest viable market, delivering anticipated, personal, and relevant messages, and building trust through permission marketing. Godin argues that effective marketing is about creating positive change and helping people become who they want to be. He provides actionable insights, case studies, and a strategic focus on storytelling, tension, and customer-centric approaches. The book is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, freelancers, and marketers looking to reframe their marketing strategies and connect meaningfully with their audiences.

All Marketers Are Liars

Seth Godin

The Dip

A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

Seth Godin

In 'The Dip,' Seth Godin challenges traditional views on persistence and quitting. He introduces the concept of 'The Dip,' a challenging phase between starting and mastering a skill, which is necessary for growth and mastery. Godin distinguishes 'The Dip' from 'The Cul-de-Sac' (a dead-end situation) and 'The Cliff' (a risky situation), advising readers to quit the latter two but push through 'The Dip' to achieve significant rewards. The book provides practical advice on recognizing when to quit and when to stick with a project, job, or relationship, emphasizing that strategic quitting can lead to extraordinary success.

The artist's way

a spiritual path to higher creativity

Ada Arbós Bo

Julia Cameron

This book presents a comprehensive method for artists to recover their creativity from various blocks such as limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, and other inhibiting forces. It is designed to help individuals discover and develop their artistic potential, whether as writers, painters, poets, or musicians. The book emphasizes the connection between creativity and spirituality, providing step-by-step exercises to nurture creative expression as a consistent part of daily life.

“Seeking reassurance is distracting you from doing a better job of what you set out to do in the first place.”

Seth Godin is the author of 19 bestsellers like Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip, This is Marketing, and many more. He is also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, which have transformed the work of thousands of people around the world! Both his blog and his podcast are extremely popular and once you listen to this interview you’ll know why!

Seth and Lewis sat down this week to talk about what it’s like to be a creator in today’s world, how we can find our life-passions, and details from his new book The Practice: Shipping Creative Work. I am so excited to share this podcast with you. I think it’s going to change your life in a big way, especially if you’re a creative or an artist, or aspiring to be one!

For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1027

Check out Seth’s new book: https://www.seths.blog/ThePractice

Seth’s website: https://www.sethgodin.com/

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