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1751: How Creativity Works, and How to Do It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Being More Creative
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Episode 1751:
Leo Babauta explores how creativity flourishes when we embrace uncertainty, face discomfort, and allow ourselves space to explore without pressure. His reflections encourage a gentler, more playful approach to creative work, helping listeners reconnect with joy, courage, and trust in the process.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/creativity/
Quotes to ponder:
"Creativity requires uncertainty, play, and messiness."
"The mistake is that we think we need to know what we’re doing before we start."
"When we can create without needing it to be anything, we allow ourselves the space to explore."
Episode references:
The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026
Big Magic: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726
The Artist’s Way: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252
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1751: How Creativity Works, and How to Do It by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Being More Creative
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Manage episode 494919288 series 1318600
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 1751:
Leo Babauta explores how creativity flourishes when we embrace uncertainty, face discomfort, and allow ourselves space to explore without pressure. His reflections encourage a gentler, more playful approach to creative work, helping listeners reconnect with joy, courage, and trust in the process.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/creativity/
Quotes to ponder:
"Creativity requires uncertainty, play, and messiness."
"The mistake is that we think we need to know what we’re doing before we start."
"When we can create without needing it to be anything, we allow ourselves the space to explore."
Episode references:
The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026
Big Magic: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726
The Artist’s Way: https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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