Guest: Michael Sanders – Author, Web3 Storyteller, and Creative Theorist

Title: Creativity Is a Weapon: Writing, Web3, and the Future of Expression

🎧 Episode Summary

This week on Growth Mindset Moment, we welcome Michael Sanders—a writer, creator, and cultural commentator who's pushing the boundaries of storytelling in the digital age. Known online as @0xmiamimike, Michael’s voice blends philosophy, technology, and vulnerability into powerful, modern narratives that hit hard.

We discuss his viral essay, "Creativity Is a Weapon," his reflections on being a creator in a decentralized world, and how growth often comes from embracing your most honest, and sometimes darkest, self.

From the digital streets of Web3 to the timeless truths of self-expression, this episode will challenge and inspire anyone building in public or writing their own story.

✍️ Topics We Cover:

• Michael’s journey from Web3 builder to full-time writer and why he pivoted
• What it means to weaponize creativity—and who it's really aimed at
• Navigating identity and authenticity in the internet age
• How storytelling is evolving in Web3 and beyond
• Letting go of "productivity shame" and choosing purpose over metrics
• Embracing discomfort as a path to growth
• His writing process, daily rituals, and lessons from going viral
• What creators should do when they feel like giving up

🔗 Explore Michael Sanders’ Work:

• 🧠 Creativity Is a Weapon – Medium Essay
• 🧵 Follow Michael on X (Twitter): @0xmiamimike

🧠 Growth Nugget of the Week:

"The deepest truth is that your story, told honestly, is enough."

– Michael Sanders

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