The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

A few months ago one of our listeners wrote in and asked us to address how the older generation could apply the advice in our interview with Charlie Hoehn on how to become recession proof. In this episode we discuss why the idea of a generational divide might be a myth.Why we vilify the gatekeepers of the worldThe reason we can’t make broad generalizationsConsidering the value of higher education at elite institutionsWhat happens when the ideal and the outcome don’t match upHow an all or nothing an approach to life fails us The influence of events and experiences that happen over your lifetimeWhy there is actually tremendous value to agingAn interesting look at how action driven millenials areMaintaining the the balance between consumption and creation How age is a less of a factor than it’s ever been our livesThe ubiquitous nature of technology tools Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At a very early age Jamie Tardy, made a decision that she wanted to be a millionaire. Paying off 70 thousand dollars, allowed her to leave a 6 figure job and start the journey to becoming an eventual millionaire. How to Jaime got herself into 70k in debt at an early ageDeveloping awareness to get yourself out of large sums of debtWhat it took to pay off over 70 grand in debt in 16 months in debtLearning to turn your money into a vehicle for your freedom The mindsets around money that hold us back and how to unpack themWhy you have to make the best decision with the current information Learning to separate your job from your identity The terms that we use to define ourselves Lessons learned from interviewing over 130 millionairesLearning to do what actually matters to youWhy money ebbs and flows through your life The intangible things that are common between millionaires The role of self belief in your ability to increase your incomeLessons learned from the world of the SIMSWhy we can all do the things that have been done Treating life and money as a game to free you from limiting beliefsHow millionaires have evolved into who they are Why we're all just creating our own story   Resources and People Mentioned The Relationship Between Self Worth and Net Worth with Kate Northrup  At a very early age Jamie Tardy, made a decision that she wanted to be a millionaire. Paying off 70 thousand dollars, allowed her to leave a 6 figure job and start the journey to becoming an eventual millionaire. How to Jaime got herself into 70k in debt at an early ageDeveloping awareness to get yourself out of large sums of debtWhat it took to pay off over 70 grand in debt in 16 months in debtLearning to turn your money into a vehicle for your freedom The mindsets around money that hold us back and how to unpack themWhy you have to make the best decision with the current information Learning to separate your job from your identity The terms that we use to define ourselves Lessons learned from interviewing over 130 millionairesLearning to do what actually matters to youWhy money ebbs and flows through your life The intangible things that are common between millionaires The role of self belief in your ability to increase your incomeLessons learned from the world of the SIMSWhy we can all do the things that have been done Treating life and money as a game to free you from limiting beliefsHow millionaires have evolved into who they are Why we're all just creating our own story   Resources and People Mentioned The Relationship Between Self Worth and Net Worth with Kate Northrup   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Debbie Millman has taken a rather unconventional approach to the process of brand strategy. The discipline of the visual narrative has been the driving force behind her work as writer, educator and a brand consultant.Here are a few of the highlights from our conversationHow working on a student newspaper shaped Debbie’s careerThe role that the contemporary culture of 70’s influenced Debbie’s artHow brands influence of our emotions and impacted Debbie’s lifeFinding vehicles that help you to navigate the turbulence of lifeWhy you need interesting enough reasons to create your artThe reason you’re not entitled to make any money from your artHaving endeavors that are purely creative and not about making moneyWhy there is no amount of money that will make you safeLiving in a 140 character culture and why it’s not successWhy success is earned over a series of accomplishmentsThe reason finding success in your 20’s is not the common Recognizing moments that mold us into who we areLearning to identify the difference between failure and defeat The common denominator of self doubt that we all shareThe danger of becoming satisfied with the quality of your workWhy growing older gives you much more material to work withMixing different art forms and pulling from different disciplinesUnderstanding why people are attracted to certain brands and experiencesThe power and necessity of deliberate differentiation  Debbie Millman. is a writer, educator, artist, brand consultant and host of the radio show Design Matters Resources and People MentionedWriters on Loving and Leaving New YorkA Resume of my Failures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s backstage episode, we discuss the role of gatekeepers play in our world today. While we have the ability to bypass them, perhaps they have value. Do they force us to step up our game? How does the impact artists?Why your worldview matters when it comes to this debateThe value of our classical definition of successThe reason there is nothing that is true for everyoneStepping up your game to the level of the absolute bestHow personal biases effect the way gatekeepers chooseWhat the Oscars teach is about gatekeeper biasWhy we always point out the outliersHaving personal gatekeepers in your life to hold you to a standardKnowing when it’s valuable to bypass the gatekeeperGoing through the terrible phases in order to get good Resources, People, and Old Interviews MentionedShould Gatekeepers be bypassed or Embraced by Cal NewportIra Glass on Taste Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like many young people, Nick Reese was wildly ambitious. While that ambition became the driving force of his entrepreneurial efforts, matters of the heart interfered. What started was a radical shift from maximizing income to maximizing impact. Starting a t-shirt company from a college dorm roomLearning to recover from the failure of a business Having the audacity to go for what you really wantWhy Nick tied his self worth to making money A pivotal moment that caused Nick to change his pathLooking at a difficult parental relationship with a fatherHandling significant amounts of adversity in order to growThe 30 day cold shower challenge The importance of being able to tolerate uncomfortable situationsDeveloping a confident internal narrative to go after what you want How to improve your map of the world my modeling great onesWhy reading non-business books is incredibly useful Creating the awareness necessary to know you're in an identity crisisWhy relationships matter more than anything in the worldAn incredible story of love, heart problems, and what matters in life  Battling with credbility vampires  Nick Reese is on a mission to help people learn the skills to live an uncommonly good life. You can learn more about his work at NicholasReese.com and Broadbandnow.com Resources and People MentionedThe Pillars of the EarthThe Neursocience of Flow with Steven KotlerThe Making of Super Size me with Alex Jamieson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Janelle Hanchett returned to motherhood after being separated from her children, she started to wonder about the way the parenting experience is portrayed in the media. It brought up a very basic question about the experience. Was she the only who wasn't seeing it the way it was portrayed? That was the start of renegade mothering, a fight against meaningful parenting advice. Here are the highlights from our chat: Why having no audience is great for practice your writingLearning to approach your writing as if there is no audience Growing up with Jesus and LSD side by side The start of Janelle's journey into motherhoodRevealing the truth of what it is like to actually be a parentA harsh look at failure, alcoholism, and drug addictionReaching a point where you have nothing left to proveLearning to be completely ok with failure Living life through the lens of an impostor syndromeHow music influenced Janelle's writing effortsReaching a point where you don't have a next moveMoving towards the most painful realities of who we areDealing what happens when we discover that the worst is trueThe part of you that dies when you become a parent Janelle Hanchett is a mother of questionable disposition to three children aged 11, 7, and 2. She lives in northern California with those kids and a husband who thinks “getting dressed up” means shaving his forearm tattoo. If you want, you can join her in the fight against helpful parenting advice at www.renegademothering.com. Resources and People MentionedDear Son, I hope you stay Soft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this backstage episode we have a discussion about the role that technology is playing in our creativity, and the quality of our lives.Here are some of the highlights from our chat:Why Srini has returned to pen and paper for writing The point of diminishing returns with everything in our livesUnderstanding that technology is designed to change your habitsLearning to control technology instead of letting it control usThe energy shift that happens when you declutter your digital lifeWhy Greg doesn’t use many techologies for personal useThe various forms of detox in all parts of our livesHow similar are our lives are to the way they were in the 1950’sPeople and Resources MentionedThe Neuroscience of Flow and The Rise of Superman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison Gryphon has climbed the ranks of the film industry over the last several years. Right at what appeared to be the pinnacle of her career, she was diagnosed with cancer. In response to her diagnosis she decided to create the film What the F*ck is Cancer? In this interview she talks to me about the process of fearless film making and fighting cancer. Lessons from climbing the ladder in the film industryHidden opportunities for people at the beginning Navigating the complex process of film making Why you can't skip the middle and go to the top Why we must learn to slow the pace of what we doLearning to recognize when a mentor shows up in your lifeWhy we should respect authority but not fear it Dealing with cancer at the pinnacle of a careerHow cancer caused Allyson to become more of who she already wasHow significant emotional experiences impact our livesWhy Allison responded to her diagnosis by making a film Using creative and informative outlets as coping mechanismsThe definition of fearless filmmaking The importance of figuring our the rules in order to break themHow fearless passion for life makes you unmistakable  Allison W. Gryphon is a novelist, filmmaker and breast cancer fighter with a passion for story and an undying appetite for living life to the fullest.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes people play at the top of their game?  How does our ability to get into a flow state impact our work?  Do Superman and extreme sports athletes have something that makes them tick differential that the rest of us? In this interview with Steven Kotler, we get into an incredible discussion about the neuroscience of flow. Here are some of the highlights from our chatA Look at the early days of journalism, writing, and a creative careerDealing with suicidal depression and lyme disease The altered states of consciousness that led to healing Why writing is about exploiting your curiosity How hitting rock bottom can often open a world of opportunities Understanding the definition of flow What happens to a person when they are in a state of flowLessons learned about flow from the world of extreme sportsThe role that risk plays in your ability to get into a flow stateLearning how to train the process of deep embodimentFinding the midpoint between boredom and anxiety How flow states significantly cuts the path to mastery The distinction between overachievers and underachieversWhy guilt and vanity are horrible drivers of success The 3 things that you put together to create flow statesWhy You Can't Use the Mind to Get Away from the Mind Looking at the role your upbringing plays in your talent What happens you see the impossible done at a really early ageThe importance of training your ability to commit to your goal Learning how to cultivate your ability to imagine the impossibleFinding new metrics which allow  you to measure  yourselfResources and People MentionedThe Rise of SupermanAlex Jamieson on the Making of Super Size MeSteven Kotler is an American bestselling author, journalist, and entrepreneur. His articles have appeared in over 70 publications, including The New York Times Magazine, LA Times, Wired, GQ, Discover, Popular Science, Outside, Men’s Journal, Details and National Geographic Adventure. He is best known for his non-fiction books, including the New York Times bestseller Abundance, A Small Furry Prayer, and West of Jesus.   What makes people play at the top of their game?  How does our ability to get into a flow state impact our work?  Do Superman and extreme sports athletes have something that makes them tick differential that the rest of us? In this interview with Steven Kotler, we get into an incredible discussion about the neuroscience of flow. Here are some of the highlights from our chatA Look at the early days of journalism, writing, and a creative careerDealing with suicidal depression and lyme disease The altered states of consciousness that led to healing Why writing is about exploiting your curiosity How hitting rock bottom can often open a world of opportunities Understanding the definition of flow What happens to a person when they are in a state of flowLessons learned about flow from the world of... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Sinek is the instigator of an idea that has fundamentally changed the way we do business, live life, and create art.  The notion that people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do is at the core of the success of some of the most successful organizations in the world.  Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: The Discovery of this thing called “Why” How Evolution Influences Our World TodayThe Problem with Environments that Don't Foster TrustWhy a Commitment to Service Matters So MuchWhy Reaction isn't Always the Best Response to CrisisLessons Learned from the Demise of MyspaceWhy Generosity in Speaking Makes a World of DifferenceMaking the Shift to a Generosity MindsetA  touching story about a solider in a coffin How Fear Keeps us From Taking the Right ActionsWhy Relationships Solve All Problems in Our LivesA Deep Dive into Finding Your WhyThe Trial and Error That's Necessary for WhyDeveloping a Criteria for the Clients You ChooseNot Making Profitable Decisions that Take you Off CourseServing the Tribe Before You Serve Yourself Simon Sinek is an author best known for popularizing the concept of “the golden circle” and to “Start With Why” described by TED as “a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?” Simon Sinek is the instigator of an idea that has fundamentally changed the way we do business, live life, and create art.  The notion that people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do is at the core of the success of some of the most successful organizations in the world.  Here are some of the highlights from our conversation: The Discovery of this thing called “Why” How Evolution Influences Our World TodayThe Problem with Environments that Don't Foster TrustWhy a Commitment to Service Matters So MuchWhy Reaction isn't Always the Best Response to CrisisLessons Learned from the Demise of MyspaceWhy Generosity in Speaking Makes a World of DifferenceMaking the Shift to a Generosity MindsetA  touching story about a solider in a coffin How Fear Keeps us From Taking the Right ActionsWhy Relationships Solve All Problems in Our LivesA Deep Dive into Finding Your WhyThe Trial and Error That's Necessary for WhyDeveloping a Criteria for the Clients You ChooseNot Making Profitable Decisions that Take you Off CourseServing the Tribe Before You Serve Yourself Simon Sinek is an author best known for popularizing the concept of “the golden circle” and to “Start With Why” described by TED as “a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.