"Once you have the why, the how shows up."

I've heard it before — "I'm just not a creative person."

If you resonate with that sentence, I want to challenge you to think differently — creativity isn't exclusive to artists. In fact, every single person in this world possesses their own unique creativity. Whether you work with paint, words, or computer code, you are a creative being. You can make beautiful things, whether they be relationships, stories, or an impact in the world.

As creative entrepreneurs, we often get stuck in a rut when it comes to our creativity. If our work is not received well, we doubt our self-worth. And like everyone on the planet, our mindset can get off-balance sometimes. Instead of living in abundance and gratitude, we retreat into scarcity and pessimism. 

If we can learn how to control our mindset and rewrite our stories, we'll create a bigger and better life for ourselves. Creativity and abundance are strongly linked, and so to better understand our unique creativity, we need to understand abundance. Thankfully, today I have the perfect guest on ONKEN RADIO (formerly NION Radio) to discuss how we can shift our mindset, practice gratitude, and become better creatives as a result. 

Not only is Chris Lee a dear friend of mine, but he's a transformational coach who has trained a lot of buddies of mine, including high-level executives, CEOs, artists, and entrepreneurs. An all-around amazing, fun, energetic guy, Chris's mission is to serve the world and create transformation from within. I know you're going to get so much from this interview, so let's dive in.

Who Is Chris Lee? 

Chris Lee is a transformational lifestyle coach who has worked with several successful entrepreneurs (including my friend Lewis Howes), artists, musicians, CEOs, and performers to create bulletproof mindsets for abundance and success. Hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Chris has been traveling the world for over 30 years, leading seminars and workshops for over one million people. His mission is to serve the world by creating massive transformation in individuals who seek to live an abundant life!

Chris has worked with companies such as Dreamworks, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Sony and has collaborated with top Latin IV networks and radio shows. He coaches several celebrities and business leaders to create unprecedented results. In fact, he's been featured on Lewis Howes' podcast, The School of Greatness, for a total of 14 times! If you're looking to learn more from Chris, those interviews are a great place to start.

In addition to being a transformational speaker, Chris Lee is the author of the bestselling book Transform Your Life: 10 Principles of Abundance and Prosperity. In his book, Chris shares the life-changing principles of abundance and prosperity that he teaches in his workshops.

From all the incredible people I've photographed, I've learned that mindset is the key to creating the life you desire. Your thoughts create your actions, and your actions create your results. Chris understands this better than anyone, and he uses his own creative outlet to invoke that same realization in others:

"I use words to convey feelings and emotions to empower, to have people discover, [and to] wake up consciousness. So through language and through my communication — that's one of my creative outlets." - Chris Lee

While Chris may not consider himself an artist in the traditional sense, he's a passionate creative who is changing the world through his words. He understands abundance and creativity on a deeper level than most, and I'm thrilled to share this interview with you all. 

The Secret to Abundance: Detach Ego and Be Grateful 

You may have heard the word "abundance" often used in the self-development space, but how do we achieve it? Is abundance measured by our bank accounts, our followers, or external success? Not exactly — it's much more a spiritual state than a material one.