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Baron Fig CEO Joey Cofone joins us to talk about creativity, embracing constraints, and finding your own way. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Guest Starring: Joey Cofone Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone Baron Fig Confidant Hardcover Notebook Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon @joeycofone | Twitter @joeycofone | Instagram

Do you have to suffer to build character? We get philosophical in part two of our conversation with Baronfig founder and author Joey Cofone. He and Chris continue their discussion about The Laws of Creativity and delve into the role failure—and sometimes delusion—plays in the story of success.We like how Joey explains the concept of creativity: like a musical instrument, creativity is a practical trade that you can learn, develop, and improve over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joey Cofone is the Founder and CEO of Baronfig, an award-winning designer and entrepreneur, and the newly minted author of The Laws of Creativity.If you have listened to our podcast long enough then you may have heard Joey’s voice before. Way back in episode 57. We are pleased to welcome him back to the show to share what he’s been working on for a long time: defining the laws of creativity.In part one of this conversation, Joey and Chris share some of their most poignant memories of creativity. They discuss the importance of remaining curious, following your instinct, and why what makes you weird also makes you wonderful.Sponsored byMasterclass - https://www.masterclass.com/futurHookpoint - https://goingviral.proLadder - https://www.ladderlife.com/futurThe Commercial Break - https://tcbpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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