The Next Big Idea Daily "Which Way Is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics" by Will Cady
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Apr 19, 2024 
Will Cady, Reddit's Global Brand Ambassador, shares surprising tips for unlocking creativity in a chaotic world. Topics include using anxiety as a creative force, the seven-direction meditation system, curiosities as insights for creativity, and the influence of the heart on perception.
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Anxiety as Creative Energy
- Anxiety reflects stagnant energy waiting to be transformed into creative motion.
- This energy becomes emotion and inspires storytelling and artistic expression.
Zen Master and Fear Acceptance
- Will Cady recalls a Zen master showing his cancer to illustrate embracing fear and emotion.
- This experience taught him that emotions carry stories, inviting action and resolution.
Meditate by Engaging Anxiety
- Use the Seven Directions meditation system to engage with thoughts and anxiety instead of avoiding them.
- Answer questions about your inner and outer world to transform anxiety into creative stories and action.