Modern Wisdom

#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity

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Nov 5, 2020
Seth Godin, a renowned entrepreneur and best-selling author, dives deep into unleashing creativity and overcoming common hurdles. He shares how learning to juggle can teach goal achievement and tackles the fear of criticism and imposter syndrome. Seth emphasizes building processes to avoid mediocrity in creativity, avoiding the trap of becoming a hack. He also discusses the impact of sobriety on productivity and the importance of authenticity in a sensationalized media landscape. Listeners gain insights into fostering intentional actions and personal agency for creative evolution.
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INSIGHT

Two Kinds of Successful People

  • Successful people solve interesting problems and ship creative work.
  • They do this through consistent practice, not by waiting for inspiration.
INSIGHT

Creativity Misconceptions

  • Common creativity misconceptions include needing the right mood, fearing criticism, and believing in writer's block.
  • These misconceptions stem from fear and externalize the creative process.
ANECDOTE

Juggling Analogy

  • Seth Godin uses juggling as an analogy for the creative process.
  • He emphasizes focusing on the act of throwing, not catching; the catching will take care of itself.
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