Matt Keller is a senior vice president of innovation and intrepreneur at a rapidly growing company. He's also an entrepreneur, Inventor, urban homesteader, husband, and dad. Today, he chats with Anna & Katie about the way he uses his creativity to start and lead businesses and his family.   Learn Why Matt Believes:  -Entrepreneurs are borderline psychopaths  -We’re all driven by different things on different days -There’s different challenges to being both a full time and/or a part time entrepreneur  -Some people don’t want to claim creativity because of fear -You shouldn’t fight the momentum around you, even if it’s not the way you originally thought things would work out -You should never short change your responsibilities because you're pursuing opportunities -Creativity works best within limits -Not everyone is your customer & that’s okay -You should listen to all criticism -You should find mentors who have done what you're doing before & ask for help -You will probably fail the first time you try something   People/Resources Mentioned by Matt: 10% Entrepreneur by Patrick McGinnis Brett Trapp, Creator of Blue Babies Pink The Element by Ken Robinson AVYD   On today's episode, Matt discusses in great detail why he likes new ideas, solving problems, and creating things from nothing. He explains that his ideal outlet is creating solutions & value propositions.   He chats candidly about his previous “failed” project.   He chats about what it's like to have a different medium of creativity while being married to a multi-passionate artist & musician, Blaine Watson Keller.   He also shares how he and his wife have (re-)pioneered his dream living situation after initially giving up on that dream when he was 16 & explains a little about the responsibilities that have come with that.   Matt tells how he balances being an entrepreneur with being an employee at the same time & why the first makes him a better employee.   He tells us all about his fascinating new invention and start-up company AVYD.    If you've ever wondered if you have what it takes to juggle many plates, start and/or lead companies, or how to live in a creative way, we think you'll enjoy our convo with Matt Keller.   Connect with us online! www.doingscarythings.com Instagram: @doingscarythings @jasperandjade.music @thekatiesnyder @annaesthetic23  #doingscarythings #jasperandjademusic Stream our music here! Twitter: @katiesnyder