19. What is your creative superpower?

Sep 14, 2020

EPISODE 19: Just about every creative I ever speak to, myself included, has struggled at some time or another with choosing a focus for their creativity. Shiny object syndrome can make it very difficult to choose just one thing. Even when we do choose a path, it’s difficult to stay on course because it might not be making us money, or it might feel self-indulgent.

I struggled with this for many years until I discovered the Ikigai, which is the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.

“Your ikigai is at the intersection of what you are good at and what you love doing,” according to Hector Garcia, who authored a book on the topic.

He writes, “Just as humans have lusted after objects and money since the dawn of time, other humans have felt dissatisfaction at the relentless pursuit of money and fame and have instead focused on something bigger than their own material wealth. This has over the years been described using many different words and practices, but always hearkening back to the central core of meaningfulness in life.”

In today’s podcast episode, you will discover:

Why you should try to balance your passion, mission, vocation, and profession
How to discover your Creative Superpower using my four-step formula
Why your focus should be on where your passions and skills overlap
How you can find renewed focus for your creativity
Strategies for discovering the secret to a long and happy life
How to get clear on what you should be doing with your life
The importance of your unique Creative Superpower.

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