“There’s no right way to do creative work—the only wrong way is to not do anything.”

Herbert and I talk about creative blocks, confidence, and why shipping work beats chasing perfection. We dive into his book Creative Doing, his Prologue series, and what we can learn from Kanye West’s trajectory, the role of marketing, feedback, and collaboration in creative work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Herbert Lui

03:11 The Prologue Interview Series

06:04 The Journey of Creative Work

09:26 Overcoming Creative Blocks

12:17 Herbert's Background and Influences

15:15 The Concept of Creative Doing

18:07 Insights on Kanye West

24:10 Reflections on Art and the Artist

29:52 The Impact of Relationships on Creative Success

36:27 Navigating Confidence in Creative Work

40:45 The Power of Participation and Authenticity

49:50 The Role of Collaboration in Creativity

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