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#041: Your Creativity Thrives When You Follow What Makes You Happy With David Powell
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Creativity rarely follows a straight line, and David Powell’s story proves it. From self-taught web designer to craft cocktail bartender to digital project manager overseeing 20+ bars, his journey is a testament to following curiosity even when it leads to surprising places.
David opens up about the fear of sharing work publicly, recalling how his first poetry reading left him physically ill with anxiety. “The hard part for me is never the creating, it’s having the guts to put it in front of people,” he admits—a feeling many creatives know well.
We explore originality versus imitation, why creative communities matter, and how criticism often masks envy of someone brave enough to share. Looking ahead, David is excited to return to writing—not as a career move, but because “you are happier when you do this, so you need to do it again.”
His story is a reminder that creativity isn’t just a skill, but a source of wellbeing and fulfillment.
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1. #041: Your Creativity Thrives When You Follow What Makes You Happy With David Powell (00:00:00)
2. Introduction of David Powell (00:01:19)
3. Research and Real-World Experiences (00:06:13)
4. From Web Design to Hospitality (00:10:48)
5. Creative Origins and Fear of Sharing (00:18:41)
6. The Challenge of Original Creation (00:27:51)
7. Community and Creative Growth (00:38:21)
8. Embracing New Creative Chapters (00:48:33)
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