The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Discover the secrets to living a fulfilling life with Jonathan Fields in this enlightening episode of the Unmistakable Creative podcast titled 'How to Live a Good Life'. Jonathan Fields, a renowned entrepreneur, author, and host of The Good Life Project, shares his insights on the iterative process of growth and learning. He emphasizes that success is not the only metric but rather the lessons learned and personal growth achieved along the journey.Fields encourage listeners to answer a deeper calling within themselves, acknowledging that the path to creating something meaningful often takes years if not decades. He references the classic Ira Glass quote, highlighting that one's sense of taste develops long before the ability to produce at that level. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the essence of living a good life and the importance of being open to the possibility of a long, rewarding journey.In addition to the enlightening conversation with Fields, this episode also features a guide to unlocking your mind's full potential. Learn how to build a 'second brain' with Mem.ai, a tool designed to capture, organize, and retrieve your knowledge effortlessly. Never let a good idea slip away again and supercharge your productivity. Start building your second brain today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The question “what do I want?”,we make it this big all encompassing question like one day you’ll wake up and you’ll know with absolutely certainty what the rest of your life is about. And what I suggest is that’s a false idea. And when we build it up that way, we make the question so big that it’s hard too hard to answer. Instead the way see it today and teach it today, don’t see the question with an answer, see it as a process. See it as a question that you answer over time. – Geoff BladesGeoff Blades is an author and advisor to senior Wall Street Professionals, CEO’s and other leaders, on all topics related to getting what they want in their business, careers, and lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you are sharing something to connect with people… usually the scarier something feels the better is that you share it, but if it feels like relief, like you would talk to a friend, then often it’s done selfishly. Often times being vulnerable on the internet is whatever you make it…. One person can share something and another person can share the same thing, but their intention of unloading vs connecting is usually really clear at the beginning” – Marian SchembariMarian Schembari is a writer, storyteller and brainstorm partner based in San Francisco.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Productivity is not about doing things unthinkingly. Productivity is about pushing yourself to think more about things that matter. We know the people who are most productive tend to spend more time thinking about what their priorities ought to be instead of getting into their office and automatically answering emails, then working on their expenses, and responding to phone calls. Instead of going on autopilot, which is what habits help us do, what productive people do is say “I know that’s what I did yesterday, but is that the best use of my time today”- Charles DuhiggCharles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize winning at the New Work Times and the Best Selling author of Smarter Faster Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interaction that takes place between a person and a robot, the person is a critical determining factor in how that interaction is going to work. Just like with your computer. If you have a very frustration tolerance for example, computers are going to drive you crazy because computers are always going behave in confounding ways. They’re always going to do something that you didn’t want expect or want. If I allow my low frustration tolerance to guide my interactions with my computer, it’s not going to be a good relationship with my computer. It’s going to be a terrible relationship with my computer. Software isn’t going to work. We all know people who can’t get things to work on their computer. The computer is just fine. It’s the human part of the interaction that isn’t working well. – Tom GuarrielloTom Guarriello is the founder of Robosych, where he explores the psychology of human-robot interaction  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want to make your art your commodity? Answer that. Because that choice is the most difficult choice you’re going to have to make. That’s going to guide and effect everything else that you’re doing. When I think about how that’s shown up in my life, it’s shown up in some incredibly beautiful ways and some incredibly difficult ways. When your art is your commodity, when you’re just a poet, and you’re doing it as a hobby, it’s like “I want to show up at this open mic and rock my love poem, you know I’m in love. I want rock my heartbreak poem because she just left me. Or I want to do my suicide depression poem because I’m feeling down.” And now when your art becomes your job, it’s like “I’ve got to rock this phone bill poem” – Sekou AndrewsAs the world’s leading Poetic voice, Sekou Andrews creates powerful poetic presentations that give voice to the missions of organizations and help them tell their most powerful stories. He’s also the creator of Stage Might, unique training to help you stand out on any stage, and inspire any crowd by becoming more authentic, moving, and memorable.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When I was going through a rough patch I came to one of two conclusions: I’m either destined to be unhappy forever because I keep hitting these existential crises every few years and our society only has two words for them. It’s either a midlife crisis or a quarter-life crisis. Or this crisis state is accelerating and we’re all going to be experiencing it more frequently. As I started doing research for the book, I realized that the latter was really the case…Typically when businesses talk about pivoting it’s to change strategy to save the business from collapse. Plan A didn’t’ work so now they have to pivot or die. And in our careers it’s different. Pivot is now the new normal. Actually Pivot is a state of mind and it’s a method that we can all get better at. It’s also a privilege to ask what’s next. Part of hitting a career plateau or pivot point is that’s a sign of our success. – Jenny BlakeJenny Blake is an international speaker, career and business strategist and executive coach. She’s also the author of Pivot: The Only Move the Matters is your Next One Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even outside of outside of whatever skills you develop, say you never become a great guitar player, or singer or artists. That discipline, that willingness to keep working on something until you get better, these are skills that transfer into all other parts of your life. Same thing with sports. I think every kid should do some kind of sports, especially team sports. I can’t overemphasize how important some of the values were I learned from being on teams: learning about teamwork, and working together, and being willing to fail, accepting defeat over and over again. And making that part of your character. All of those are things that come out of extracurricular activities like music and the discipline of getting better at something. – Josh NeufeldSponsorsHostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Designcrowd  gives you access to an entire creative team at a price that is accessible to anyone. For $100 off your first design project, click here and use promo code CREATIVE.Truecar users save an average $3221 off MSRP. Over two million cars have been sold using through the Truecar certified dealer network. Visit Truecar.com or download the Truecar app.Josh Neufeld is a cartoonist who works primarily in the field of non-fiction comics, specifically as a comics journalist. Even outside of outside of whatever skills you develop, say you never become a great guitar player, or singer or artists. That discipline, that willingness to keep working on something until you get better, these are skills that transfer into all other parts of your life. Same thing with sports. I think every kid should do some kind of sports, especially team sports. I can’t overemphasize how important some of the values were I learned from being on teams: learning about teamwork, and working together, and being willing to fail, accepting defeat over and over again. And making that part of your character. All of those are things that come out of extracurricular activities like music and the discipline of getting better at something. – Josh NeufeldSponsorsHostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Designcrowd  gives you access to an entire creative team at a price that is accessible to anyone. For $100 off your first design project, click here and use promo code CREATIVE.Truecar users save an average $3221 off MSRP. Over two million cars have been sold using through the Truecar certified dealer network. Visit Truecar.com or download the Truecar app.Josh Neufeld is a cartoonist who works primarily in the field of non-fiction comics, specifically as a comics journalist.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anytime a minority of people in this country wants to change, and by minority I mean a minority of people who hold a specific belief or believe that change should happen, they have to convince a lot of people and a lot of their legislators to believe the same thing in order for that to actually get done. The fight for gay marriage felt like it was an overnight success but that took 30 years of organizing, and 30 years of convincing hearts and minds even when the majority of the country believe that it should have been done. It took a supreme court decision. It is really difficult and I have the utmost respect for people who can show up, hear the conspiracy theorists talk about how much they’re evil people, and deal with the atrocities that people accuse our government of, and still believe in the cause, and show up and get it done every day. – Caleb GardnerCaleb Gardner is a digital and social expert at Bain and Company, and formerly was lead strategist and editorial voice for BarackObama.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There’s a reduction belief around things like food and other kinds of sacred activities that make us human that we’ve managed boil down to an essential thing the way we do with everything in our lives. We want to become more efficient at them. More productive. I believe there are 5 things we do as humans that don’t deserve that kind of treatment: breathing, sleeping, procreating, eliminating and eating are essential things that don’t belong in that category. ” – Jeffery ZurofskyJeffery Zurofsky’s entrepreneurial spirit and love for food started at the age of eight, attempting to replicate in his family’s New Jersey’s kitchen what he saw master chefs create on PBS classic cooking shows. Satya Twena is the CEO and creative director of Satya Twena Fine Millinery, Makin Hats, and Sol A Mer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I remember the first guy that I taught. He walked into the studio very shy and very nervous. I was also nervous thinking “did someone just pay me to teach them how to dance?” What the hell? Do not let on that this potentially a scam. There’s no way he’s paying me to teach him how to dance. Let’s roll with this.” So he told me his story:“Obviously, I don’t know how to dance. But I’m gay and everyone expects me to know how to dance. They think I’m a fantastic dancer. That’s so far from the truth. I need so many shots of booze not get lost in my thoughts, and feel embarrassed because I know that I’m going to embarrass myself and people are going to wonder why can’t this gay man dance?And for the first half hour of the lesson he was staring down at his feet…shoulders caved in, head down, arms crossed as if he was literally guarding himself from being attacked. He started learning a few basic moves, very simple moves. And it started to feel good. Once he got the moves he started dancing to the beat…. And then his shoulders relaxed, his arms relaxed, and I remember he looked up at the mirror in front of him and then he smirked. He smiled and I said “what’s up?” He said “I think I can dance. I think I’m beginning to learn how to dance.” And I said “Damn straight you can dance” – Ben WestonBen Weston, the Men’s Dance Coach, helps men learn how to dance with confidence and power. And he’s on a mission to get the world dancing, one man at a time.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

” I think the word potential is one of the most bullshit words out there. How I know someone isn’t very good at being a performance coach is when they use potential. It’s literally a word that’s not allowed to be used in my practice at all….It’s the crutch that average people use to describe their mediocre results.” – Todd HermanTodd Herman is a performance coach who helps Olympians, billionaires, and teams break through to new levels of performance.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you want to have more energy and more ability to write, it comes down to one thing. And that’s electrons. At the end of the day, you’re a battery. Your job is to make enough electrons to do what you want to do. We call that energy. You get energy from food, air, and to some extent from light and magnetism. The problem that most people have is that they have unstable energy supply to their head. Your brain and visual processing system are probably using 20% of your calories. Your heart, eyes, and your brain have about 10,000 mitochondria (these little power plants in your cell), per cell. So they’re very dense in energy consumption. The rest of your body has 1 or 2 per cell. So you have 10 times the energy consumption and energy production ability in your brain. That means, especially if you’re smart and focusing a lot, if you have slight perturbations in your ability to bring energy into those cells, it’s basically energy brownout.” – Dave AspreyDave Asprey, the founder of Bulletproof and author of New York Times bestseller The Bulletproof Diet, is a Silicon Valley investor and technology entrepreneur who spent two decades and over $300,000 to hack his own biology.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another riveting episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we dive into the mind of Chris Voss, a former FBI hostage negotiator and the CEO of the Black Swan Group. This episode, titled 'Jedi Mind Tricks of an FBI Hostage Negotiator with Chris Voss,' offers a unique perspective on negotiation and the power of deference.In this episode, Chris Voss shares his wealth of knowledge and experience from his years in international crises and high-stakes negotiations. He discusses the concept of deference and how ceding the illusion of control can give you the upper hand. Voss's insights are not just applicable to hostage situations but also to the business world and everyday life.Voss also talks about his book, 'Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It,' and his company, the Black Swan Group. The company applies the techniques proven in global crisis situations to the business world, providing a unique program for negotiation and communication. Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in negotiation and gain insights that could transform your life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don’t care who you are. Even billionaires. We like to be surprised and delighted. Most people I would say walk around feeling under-appreciated and not over appreciated, whether it’s by your family, by your employee, by your kids….In general most people feel under appreciated by their most important relationships. So I think when you gift no strings attached, and it’s not an obligatory year end gift. I don’t send one gift between Thanksgiving and Christmas because that’s an obligation. But when somebody gets a gift just because “I was thinking of you” or just “because of who you are”, I don’t care if you live in South America or Nowhereseville, Ohio, that makes people feel a certain way. And we all crave that appreciation and acknowledgement as a human being. When you tap into that feeling, it’s powerful. And I think we’re all wired at a DNA level, to want to reciprocate it in some, way, shape or form eventually. – John RuhlinJohn Ruhlin is the author of Giftology and drives sales growth by teaching gifting strategies to leaders in the pro sports, non-profit, and business world.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyond working in whatever your parents did type of working, the industrial revolution really sort of began that idea that you would get a job, that you wouldn’t just be whatever your parents were or work on the farm that you inherited. That was the beginning of management and it was based off this idea that the majority of people didn’t need to think and act. We just need to teach you how to do this repetitive motion in the factory and pay you to do that motion for 8 hours. Then around the mid 1900’s we shifted from industrial work to knowledge work. What happened was that alot of those tools we brought with us from the factory to the office. The tools of how we manage people. And it worked because the work was still repetitive, but it was repetitive on paper instead of trying to assemble a car. And now we’re in this shift where knowledge work has become creative work. Everybody has to exercise creativity. Even in a normal “office” job you have to solve problems, come up with solutions, and create ideas. You have to exercise that muscle in a way that we haven’t had to do even 20 years ago. – David BurkusDavid Burkus is an associate professor of management at Oral Roberts University. He’s also the author of Under New Management and The Myths of Creativity  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I truly do believe that this is both the very best time in the history of the universe, as far as we can tell, to make something because the tools for creation have never been more easily gotten, they’ve never been cheaper. They’ve never been better. They’ve never been as diverse. And they truly make things more accessible. So if you want to make something that has been made already like a book, a movie, a song, the tools do that are just about free, which means almost anybody in the world can get their hands on it. And many of these things in previous generations were prohibitively expensive and relegated to the elites. But now you can make a book that looks as good as a best-selling author can make, and you can distribute it, and it costs very little do…We are at a moment right now in terms of what’s ahead of us, that it’s a very rapidly expanding opening. We’re on the cusp of all these very transformative technologies and trends that will produce more stuff and opportunities in the next 50 years than in the past 50 years as much as that’s hard to believe. – Kevin KellyKevin Kelly is the founding executive editor of Wired Magazine, and author of The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have this basic activity where you set a goal. You’re trying to do something that you can’t do and you have a practice activity that you can repeatedly apply and explore different ways in which you achieve this goal that you’ve set. And if a teacher has now been able to identify this as a suitable change for you, then we call that deliberate practice. – Anders EricssonK. Anders Ericsson is a Swedish psychologist and Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University who is internationally recognized as a researcher in the psychological nature of expertise and human performance. He’s also the author ofPeak: The New Science of Expertise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When you’re truly unmistakable, the competition becomes completely irrelevant. You’re not the best option. You’re the only option. When you’re the only option people don’t price shop, compare or wait for what you’re selling to go on sale. If you’re the only option people will wait in line to buy your product regardless of what it costs, or in some cases regardless of what you’re selling” -Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao is the host and founder of The Unmistakable Creative. He’s also the author of Unmistakable: Why Only is Better Than Best.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“There’s a necessary amount of suffering that needs to happen for new ideas or new work or change to happen. If I don’t suffer, I won’t know what joy or contentment is. If I flatline, then I won’t be able to experience it as deeply. And the cracks are where the light shines through. The cracks, weaknesses, suffering and pain are what allow for new growth. Change is actually good. It doesn’t feel good. But it actually leads us to new places…Every person of significance has experienced deep and painful setbacks or heartbreak or suffering to get to the next level to be able to get to the next space of awareness.” – Erik WahlErik Wahl is an internationally recognized graffiti artist, author of the book Unthink, and speaker who redefines the term “keynote speaker” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I was always able to envision “as soon as I get to this spot, the bullshit in my head is going to leave. As soon as this happens, it’s all going to go away. I’m going to feel really confident as a writer”. And I’ve actually reached all of those points and all that happens is the bullshit in my head shifts into some new story. That’s it. It doesn’t go away. I just changes. It’s a shapeshifter. So that’s where I am now. I’ve made peace with the fact there’s a part of my brain that’s always chattering on about how I’m an impostor, and I’m not good enough, and I’m going to make people upset. But I always get back to “am I writing what I want to be writing in way that I want to be writing it.” And I just kind of trust that’s all I’ve got. That’s what I’ve got to give the world. It’s either going to succeed or not. People are going to like it or not, but that’s what I have. I’m just going to focus on being the best writer that I can and telling the truth as accurately as I can.”Janelle Hanchett is founder of Renegade Mothering: The Fight Against Meaningful Parenting Advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the captivating world of flow and neuroscience with renowned author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler, in this thought-provoking episode of Unmistakable Creative.In this mind-expanding conversation, Steven Kotler takes us on a fascinating journey through the science of flow - a state of optimal human performance where time seems to vanish and individuals feel their best and most creative. Drawing from his extensive research, Steven unveils the neurological processes that underpin this elusive state, shedding light on how we can tap into flow more consistently and unlock our full potential.Join us as we explore the key elements that trigger flow and how it can be harnessed to enhance creativity, productivity, and overall well-being. Steven shares practical tips and strategies for achieving flow in our daily lives, whether at work, in sports, or during moments of creative expression.Throughout the episode, Steven Kotler's deep expertise and passion for the subject shine through, leaving listeners with a profound understanding of how flow can be a game-changer in achieving peak performance.If you're curious about the neuroscience behind flow and eager to explore the possibilities of unlocking your full potential, this episode is a must-listen. Steven Kotler's compelling insights and practical guidance will inspire you to embark on a journey of heightened creativity, productivity, and fulfillment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You have to find that thing that you want so badly that you’ll stand in the town square naked and let me people throw rotten tomatoes at your because you believe it in so much. I’ve had so many times in my life where I couldn’t rely on other people to give me that so I had to give that to myself.” – Erika Lyremark Erika Lyremark is the author of Think Like a Stripper and now runs an eponymous botique brand from a secret location. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The realm of possibility is predicated on the idea that we create our lives. And of course, we’re not victims of anything. We have the power to create stories. And in this realm we’re connected in a different way than we are as in the child or in the downward spiral. We define ourselves as connected to others. We do not define ourselves a individuals trying to survive. We define ourselves as living in an abundant world where nothing is personal. The reason you’ll see that the world is abundant is because when you understand that you’re creating your life, you can open so many different stories and come from so many different points of view that life is always abundant.” – Ros ZanderAs a family therapist and executive coach, Rosamund Zander develops models for leadership and effective action. Her work is detailed in her books, The Art of Possibility  and Pathways to Possibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when our trust has been broken and we have been betrayed, it can cause us to feel a lack of confidence in ourselves. It can put us on to shaky ground. So it’s important that we observe what happened. We acknowledge to ourselves, we give permission for those feelings to surface and we’ve got to get support. We go after finding another person who can support us to do the next most important step which is reframing that experience. We reframe when we take that hurt, that pain and that disappointment and we actually consider what can that help us to learn. How could we potentially grow from this? – Michelle ReinaMichelle Reina, PhD is Co-founder and Co-President of Reina, A Trust Building® Consultancy. She is an internationally sought after trust building consultant, speaker, and executive coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Particularly in America, we think that influence is bad. It’s not a four letter word but it’s pretty close. There’s this myth of the non-conformist. We’re all different. We’re all separate. We’re all completely original and different from everybody else. And that’s not true at the end of the day. Not only is that not true,influence just isn’t as bad as we think. Imagine for a moment that you couldn’t pick a car mechanic or a restaurant to try or what movie to see by talking to anybody, if you had to figure out yourself, every restaurant you’d ever try, every book you’d ever read, every movie to ever see. You had to do all the work to figure it out yourself. You had to read all the reviews and the information and sift through it. Life would be really difficult. So many times others help us make better decisions and also faster decisions. We read online reviews to help us pick something. We talk to our friends to help us figure out what to do. That’s influence. And that’s definitely not a bad thing. – Jonah Berger Key Takeaways  The power of learning from people without comparing yourself to themCreating the time and space to ask interesting questionsInsights into the future of educationHow influences shape our livesThe one trick that causes a negotiation 5x more successfulImplications of social influence on the 2016 selection Books and Resources The Tipping PointMade to StickDecisive Contagious Invisible InfluenceA Matter of TasteJonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the bestselling author of Contagious: Why Things Catch on, and Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a profound conversation with Ryan Holiday, a strategist, writer, and bestselling author. In this episode, Holiday discusses the concept of ego and how it can be a significant obstacle in our personal and professional lives.Discover the importance of separating your work and the effort you put in from the results that might come out of it. Holiday shares his insights on how not having control over every aspect of your work can lead to disappointment if your happiness is dependent on the outcome.He also delves into his journey, from dropping out of college at age nineteen to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power, to serving as the director of marketing for American Apparel. Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in personal development and entrepreneurship today and gain insights that could transform your life and career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I think one of the things is not looking at the result. Something that has grown very evident in me, and it came from being a teacher, the work that we always do in my classroom is process work not product work. What we want to do when go into the audition room is we want to show these people that “hey, this what this song does to me, And it’s not polished and it’s not perfect, but I’m in the moment and I’m in the music.” If we’re using musical theater, which I think applies to going in for a job interview, or anything that we’re doing to put our work out there, that we come in and say “this is me in the process I’m in with this material. I want you to see how I play with material. I want you to witness me being in my experience.” – Sheri SandersIn 2004, Sheri Sanders created an audition class in NYC called Rock The Audition: A Masterclass in Auditioning for Rock Musicals – and it became a cult hit. Since then, Sheri has become the world’s preeminent popular music repertoire coach, a Hal Leonard published author, and has taught at more than 55 musical theatre programs all over the country – instructing performers and their professors and coaches to successfully interpret all styles of popular music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A work of art is something new in the world that changes the world to allow itself to exist.  What that means is that the context you’re making something in, the world itself is different when you start and when you end. So you’re not just going from point A to point B within a static known world. You’re in the point A world figuring out how to lead from questions and risk developing things that are kind of unknown as to whether they’ll succeed or fail. If they succeed, you have created a point B world. You’ve made something that then changes the world to make space for itself in a very small or large way. These don’t have to all be grand gestures, just kind of acts of putting a dent in the universe as the saying goes of trying to affect change, to show up in a way of consequence in your personal life, professional life and the world in general.” – Amy WhitakerSponsorsHostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Designcrowd  gives you access to an entire creative team at a price that is accessible to anyone. For $100 off your first design project, click here and use promo code CREATIVE.Chapman University is located in Orange County, CA. With an enrollment of 8000 total students they have a 14-1 student to instructor ratio, and over 86% of students receive financial assistance.Audible: Visit audible.com/unmistakable for audiobook and 30 day trial.Amy Whitaker is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the New Museum Incubator and principal in the curriculum development company Eggshell Knight.  She's also the author of Art Thinking: How to Carve out Creative Space in a World of Schedules, Budgets and Bosses“A work of art is something new in the world that changes the world to allow itself to exist.  What that means is that the context you’re making something in, the world itself is different when you start and when you end. So you’re not just going from point A to point B within a static known world. You’re in the point A world figuring out how to lead from questions and risk developing things that are kind of unknown as to whether they’ll succeed or fail. If they succeed, you have created a point B world. You’ve made something that then changes the world to make space for itself in a very small or large way. These don’t have to all be grand gestures, just kind of acts of putting a dent in the universe as the saying goes of trying to affect change, to show up in a way of consequence in your personal life, professional life and the world in general.” – Amy WhitakerSponsorsHostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Designcrowd  gives you access to an entire creative team at a price that is accessible to anyone. For $100 off your first design project, click here and use promo code CREATIVE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It starts at the core. A lot of times we can find our minds go the place of “when I have then I’ll be.” It’s kind of that context. When I have a lot of money, then I’ll be happy. I’ll take vacations. I’ll take these trips. When I marry then I’ll feel connected. It’s sort of like “when this happens in my world, it’ll produce this effect for me inside.” And it’s sort of like turning it on its head and saying “you know I’m going to be happy today because essentially I’m going to choose to be happy today.” And I know that sounds so simplistic, but it really is that easy and that simple. You might need to train it a little bit, practice thoughts that are going to produce happiness, beliefs that are going to produce happiness, and engaging activities that are fulfilling. But I think it’s as simple as just beginning to decide it’s what I’m going to be. – Joey Klein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a captivating episode of Unmistakable Creative, featuring the esteemed Michael Gervais, an expert in human performance, as we delve into the world of high-stakes situations. Join us as we uncover the secrets to achieving peak performance and thriving under pressure.Gervais shares his profound insights into human psychology and performance, offering valuable strategies to excel in challenging and high-pressure environments. This episode is not just about achieving success; it's about understanding the mindset and practices that separate the best from the rest in high-stakes situations.Through engaging stories and practical advice, Gervais reveals how individuals can develop mental strength, focus, and resilience to perform at their best when it matters most. Listeners will gain valuable tools to optimize their performance, whether in sports, business, or any other area of life where high-stakes situations are prevalent.Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or professional striving for excellence, this episode provides actionable wisdom to elevate your performance and overcome obstacles with grace and skill. Gervais' expertise will empower you to approach challenges with a winning mindset and achieve greatness in any field.Don't miss this episode to learn from a leading expert in human performance and discover how to thrive in high-stakes situations. Gain insights that could revolutionize your approach to performance and unlock your true potential with Michael Gervais. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It turns out when we do put ourselves at the edge of the water, visually our field of view is simplified. Auditorily our world is simplified. You’re sensory input gets simple. It doesn’t completely turn off. It doesn’t go away. But the patterns become more clear. When you get into the water, assuming that you want to be in the water, it’s totally different if you get thrown into the water. That’s more of a red mind experience. Assuming that this is all taking place and you’re in control. The waves are small, the water is warm and you want to be there. Then you give up the gravity. The hundreds of muscles that were holding you in the position that you were standing in no longer need to do the work. And the brain regions that were taking care of that aspect of living on land get a break. So auditorily, visually, somatically, you’re getting a break. You’re getting a rest. So what happens is you go into what is often referred to as the default mode or the default mode network is activated which is a more contemplative, self referential perspective. – Wallace NicholsDr. Wallace “J.” Nichols, called “Keeper of the Sea” by GQ Magazine and “a visionary” by Outside Magazine is an innovative, silo-busting, entrepreneurial scientist, movement maker, renown marine biologist, voracious Earth and idea explorer, wild water advocate, bestselling author, sought after lecturer, and fun-loving Dad. He also likes turtles (a lot). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Humans are emotional creatures. We all have the chance right now today to decide, and that word is so important, to decide to live a beautiful life, meaning no matter what’s going on. Don’t take my word for it. Victor Frankl, a holocaust survivor, this is all him, this is literally the message of his book Man’s Search for Meaning. When you decide to find something beautiful right now in the moment and this is somebody saying it from the perspective being in Auschwitz. When you can find purpose in what you’re going through, when you can find purpose in your suffering and you know why you’re doing this, then you really can have a fulfilling life regardless of the circumstances. If we all have to make that choice, we have to decide to live a beautiful life, we’re going do something incredible, then all of a sudden when you know what you’re trying to accomplish, when you have a specific vision for what you’re trying to make of this world, why it’s beautiful to you, and why it’s worth all the fight, all of a sudden you become incredibly resourceful, and that purpose, having a sense of significance and meaning in your life, for whatever reason we’re hardwired to find real fulfillment in that.” – Tom BilyeuTom Bilyeu is Co-founder and president of Quest Nutrition, and guides the company’s culture of passion and transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“No one who is learning to play a musical instrument, no one who wants to learn a musical instrument would ever take a class where they would lecture you for a year on theory for putting it into practice. And in fact if you did want to learn piano theory or music theory, you still learn to play first. There’s lots of fields like that. Constantin Stanislavski revolutionized how acting is taught. I learned about him because just for fun I would watch Inside the actor’s studio. Except, that I noticed that a lot of these actors were tremendous at a lot of the skills that leaders valued. Especially the skill of reading others’ emotions, expressing their own emotions, being emotionally aware. And here I’d come from a top 5 business school, having taken a whole bunch of classes in leadership, and many of these actors had dropped out of school. Yet they excelled in something that my environment didn’t even cover, just covered intellectually but didn’t give the skills. I thought “what’s going on here?” Why are these people who are not even in the system, or the system kicked out surpassing people who are at the pinnacle of the system?” – Joshua Spodek Joshua Spodek is an Adjunct Professor at NYU, leadership coach and workshop leader for Columbia Business School, and Columnist for Inc. He has led seminars in leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity, sales, strategy, and motivation at Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, the NYU-Stern School of Business, INSEAD (Singapore), NYU-Tisch’s ITP, the New York Academy of Science, and in private corporations. He holds five Ivy-League degrees, including a PhD in Astrophysics and an MBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“My first night in prison was the worst night of my life. I’ll never forget it because it was right around my birthday, a time that you’re supposed to be celebrating and happy. I was on my way to doing a life sentence in prison. It was the most depressing, just worst imaginable experience that one could ever have. I wouldn’t’ wish it upon my worst enemy. I was really desperate. I was so fearful. I was afraid.I was scared. I didn’t know how I was going to be able to make it through it all. It still hadn’t completely sunk in that I was facing a life sentence. I was so overwhelmed with fear and sadness. I felt alone. I felt like I was just trapped. There was nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. You can’t go to mom and dad. Mom and dad can’t help you. The only person that can help you. I’ve faced a lot of scary moments, but that was by far the scariest moment of my life.” – Kenyatta LealFormer San Quentin Inmate and First Graduate of “The Last Mile”. Kenyatta Leal spent nearly 19 years incarcerated within the California prison system for possession of a firearm under California’s Three Strike Law. Kenyatta continues to serve as an evangelist for The Last Mile and Centerforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We as a society have collectively decided that there’s an appropriate way to show our commitment to our jobs. And that’s through struggle and sacrifice. So you say “I’m so busy” or “I pulled an all-nighter.” You stay really late, you’re the last one to leave, you’re the first one to arrive. There’s this kind of element of you’re proving through sacrifice your devotion to your job which we as a culture have decided on. What technology has done is that it’s made it very hard to disconnect. It’s blurring the lines between being at work and being at home. So now we have this mechanism through which we can constantly showing work devotion through all hours of the day.Rahaf Harfoush is a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and Best-Selling Author who focuses on the intersections between emerging technology, innovation, and digital culture.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don’t help people launch into their trajectory. I show them what it likely is. Then it’s up to them to make the effort to do whatever they’ve got to do to get there. My goal is four things. Self understanding, then self management. Understand who you are, how you’re wired, and embrace it for what it is. In other words, if you’re a head of lettuce find a salad. If you’re a hammer find a toolbox and you’ll better off. But we got a lot of hammers in salads.I’m able to to give them a blueprint of their behavioral framework, their emotional set, what this looks like and what drives them. And then see where they are. If you’re a Volkswagen why are you in the Daytona 500? That gives them a roadmap. There are some people that will take advantage of this information and put it to good use and make significant change. There are other people that say, “wow that was really interesting” – Steve SislerSteve Sisler is a behavioral profiler and lead Behavioral Analyst at both The Behavioral Resource Group and jumpstarters (launching in January 2016). His behavioral consultation involves personality difference, career strategy, leadership strategy, cultural difference, spiritual growth, relationship management, and temperament strategy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“That whole yoga sutras idea, the fact that the eagle spreads its wings, then brings its wings down, the cycle of life almost. You have to experience growth in its fullest form, keep pushing yourself and your boundaries of growth, and there comes a point when you want nothing more in the world and you want to bring it down, that you want bring the wings down and spend an inordinate amount of time in silence and contemplation. I don’t think that’s ever seeped into the west. No matter what you do you want more and more. Not just materially, but emotionally you want to keep growing, keep doing more things, keep stretching yourself. There is never that time for you to think “I’ve experienced everything in the world there is to experience, now I just have to bring it down” – Karan BajajKaran Bajaj is a novelist and striving Yogi. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He’s also the author of The Yoga of Max’s Discontent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to an insightful episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the art of reconciling your creativity and your identity with the acclaimed photographer and entrepreneur Chase Jarvis. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the challenges and triumphs of aligning one's creative pursuits with their authentic self.Join us as we embark on a journey with Chase Jarvis, who shares his personal experiences and wisdom on how to navigate the complex relationship between creativity and identity. As a world-renowned photographer and founder of CreativeLive, Jarvis offers unique perspectives on embracing creativity as an integral part of our true selves.Throughout this engaging dialogue, we delve into the importance of self-discovery, understanding personal values, and embracing vulnerability in the creative process. Jarvis's insights inspire us to embrace our creative inclinations and to use them as a powerful force for personal growth and fulfillment.From navigating creative blocks to finding inspiration in unexpected places, this episode provides valuable takeaways for anyone seeking to harmonize their creative expression with their identity. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone striving to live authentically, this conversation with Chase Jarvis will leave you feeling empowered and inspired to reconcile your creativity with your true self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does what we know get in the way of what we don’t know, but need to learn? I felt like I finally knew stuff. But now I’m leaving and going into a new environment. And I began to wonder, how does all of this mastery and competence that I have built the hard way, how is that actually now going to be a liability in this new environment? I could see it wasn’t just a question for me. We’re living in fast times. Technology is causing our business cycles to spin so fast that often we don’t even face the same problem twice. There’s not a lot of opportunity to for reuse. And we’re working in an environment where what we know isn’t nearly as important as how fast we learn- Liz Wiseman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“For me it’s pretty obvious that what people are searching for is inside. I think we’re sold that it’s outside of us. People in this world do a pretty good of selling that it’s outside of you. And you need to go get more to get it. My understanding is that doesn’t satisfying anything deep down. It’s almost like a dope fiend. It’s triggering a response that you’re an addict. And you’re never go to solve anything”. – Graham BetchartResources and BooksPlay PresentThe Lucid App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to discover the secrets behind creating work that captivates and compels others? Join us in this engaging episode as we dive deep into the realm of irresistible work with the renowned author and speaker, Sally Hogshead.Sally Hogshead is a world-class branding expert, best-selling author, and a captivating storyteller. In this thought-provoking interview, she shares her valuable insights into how you can make your work stand out in a crowded market. Through her groundbreaking research, Sally has uncovered the key triggers that elicit fascination in others, and she'll show you how to leverage these triggers to make your work impossible to resist.During the conversation, Sally delves into the science of fascination, explaining how certain individuals and ideas hold our attention more than others. By understanding the seven universal fascination triggers, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how to craft your work in a way that resonates deeply with your audience.Unlocking the secrets of Sally Hogshead's work empowers you to create meaningful connections, increase your influence, and leave a lasting impact on the world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, or creative professional, her expertise will inspire you to tap into your uniqueness and create work that sparks fascination and engagement.Join us in this captivating conversation with Sally Hogshead and discover how you can make your work a magnet for attention, admiration, and success. Get ready to unleash your full potential and create a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of others.Note: This episode contains invaluable insights from Sally Hogshead herself and is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their creative endeavors and professional pursuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Unfortunately we see a lot of shows like Lockup and so forth that portray a certain subset of what goes on in prison. And that’s real. But there are a lot of things that are not necessarily shown all the time that are really positive. I had no experience with prison. Never been a prison before. I stepped in San Quentin the first time. I had the same sort of perception that most people do. San Quentin is a very ominous looking place. It has all the death row inmates for California. I thought this a place where people go to serve out their time and a lot of these guys are beyond any type of help. That was my perception and for most people I think that’s the case. I did a small class talking about entrepreneurship, and I did not have any idea that the response that I would get would be so amazing and deep. These guys were just thirsting for education, for conversation about things that they were so interested in. They wanted to start business. They wanted to learn. And it really immediately changed my perception of that. ” – Chris RedlitzChris Redlitz is a general partner of TransCapital Media and the founder of The Last Mile, which prepares incarcerated individuals for successful reentry through business and technology training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samantha Skelly, creator of Hungry for Happiness joins us to discuss the power of learning to listen to your body to develop stronger intuitionHighlights Turning fear into a catalyst for growthHow small disciplines turn into a daily habitsLessons in creativity from Samantha’s time as a dancerShutting down the world in order to hear our own voiceBringing an element of performance into the workWhy listening to our bodies can be the path to intuition and happinessLearning to change our relationship to painDeveloping resilience in our livesTwo key questions that teach us to listen to our bodiesQuotesThere’s so much wisdom that comes from within. But we’re so consumed with consuming.When we’re a state of comparison, we’re in a state of scarcity.What feels good for you is going to inspire the world.Samantha Skelly is on mission is to build a community of 1 million women that have experienced sustainable weight loss due to a strengthened relationship with food and their bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Ellsberg, author of The Education of Millionaires and The Last Safe Investment joins us to discuss how we can spend how to increase our true wealth forever and develop superskills to increase our earning. HighlightsPrioritizing the mark you want to leave on the worldHow the need for safety drives so many of our decisionsLearning to act on our “lightbulb” momentsWhy our current retirement system doesn’t work The concept of systemic spending “Super skills” that help you increase your earningQuotesThere are so many options for exploring yourself and finding what you want to do other than collegeCollege is a broken system that needs to be reimagined from the ground upIt’s not just your bank account that’s going to give you happiness, security, and freedomIt’s actually easier to earn more than save moreOne of most basic ways to increase your income is to increase the span of your working lifeMichael Ellsberg is the author of “The Last Safe Investment: Spending Now to Increase Your True Wealth Forever,” and The Education of Millionaires: It’s Not What You Think, and It’s Not Too Late, both published by Penguin/Portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Corcoran, former Clinton administration staff writer joins us to discuss how we translate relationships to revenue. HighlightsHow struggle inspired John to study successThe power of learning to cope and adapt to new communitiesNot letting our decisions be guided by snap judgementsLessons from working as a Clinton administration staff writerWhy charisma can be developed through service to othersThe role of support in life’s ups and downsBeing intentional about the relationships we buildCreating a conversations list Why there’s no substitute for face-to-face communication QuotesYour relationships are really the most critical thing you have in the world of business You don’t scale before you can make one client or customer happyFor the people we have relationships with we need to treat them with respect in upswings and downswings I don’t know a single person who hasn’t had some setbacks along the way John Corcoran is an attorney, writer, father and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. He owns his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregg Krech, founder of the To-Do Institute joins us to discuss the Japanese art of self reflectionHighlights Learning to put yourself in someone else’s shoesHow emotions color our perceptionsReflecting without our emotional coloringInterpersonal skills that are an important part of character educationThree questions to ask about people in your livesCo-existing with your internal experiences and feelingsIncorporating a self-reflective practice into lifeQuotesEvil is in the inability to put ourselves in another person’s shoesWhat we don’t see is many people setting aside a weekly practice of self reflectionIf we look at mental health as a skill that can be learned, we can get out of the model that it’s something that’s part of us.Gregg Krech has served as the Executive Director of the ToDo Institute since 1992. Gregg is one of the leading authorities on Japanese psychology in the United States and the author of several books including the award-winning book, Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection (Stone Bridge Press). His work has been featured on public TV and radio, and in books, professional journals, and magazines such as Body & Soul, Utne Reader, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Tricycle, and Counseling Today. He is the Editor of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal of Purposeful Living and frequently conducts programs for audiences ranging from Zen Center students to mental health professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Stubblebline, creator of Coach.me joins us to discusss decoding human perforamnce based on his experiece of building companies, and working with well known founders like Ev William, Biz Stone, and Jack Dorsey. Highlights Using the power of leveling up to increase performanceHow certain career experiences reveal our pathBalancing our desire to level up with being fulfilledShifting from apathy to action Uncovering the keys to increasing motivation Why there is always another level The importance of appreciating small winsNot letting other people define success Tony Stubblebine is the founder of Coach.me, a platform that provides users with proven ways to achieve their goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happiness researcher and former CBS news anchor Michelle Gielan joins us to discuss how we can become positive broadcasters in our lives. HighlightsWhy we are all broadcasters What causes us to miss the meaning in certain momentsFinding a way or making one with our challenges Identifying the parts of a story that are most meaningful The power of how we start conversations 7 Strategies for being more influential in a positive way Using the power of positive habits to alleviate depressionFinding “fueling facts” to tell a different story about our livesDealing with the negative people in our livesMichelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and her research and advice have received attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, FORBES, CNN, FOX, and Harvard Business Review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Grossman, creator of the the Zeitguide join us to discuss developing a learning curriculum in order to become future proof.Highlights How tutoring high school kids led to meeting Brian GrazerThe power of asking questions and insatiable curiosityWhy our natural gifts don’t necessarily show up in a traditional wayThe importance of knowing why we learn the things to doBreaking the conditioning that causes us to choose from the options in front of usIncorporating knowledge, systems and ideas into your lifeLessons learned from working with Brian GrazierQuotesI believe curiosity leads to serendipityMy curiosity is the foundation for my successCreativity is about thinking and your approach to lifeIf you force something you’re going to lose your authenticity and your originalityIf you’re stuck in a tunnel and deaf to the conversations happening in the world you’re going to fail.Brad Grossman heads client-teams that guide top executives in nearly every industry vertical—media/entertainment, consumer products, finance, technology, advertising, healthcare, art/fashion—leading Fortune 100 global enterprises, non-profits, and emerging start-ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.