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Nurture LUCK with Kim Chouard (Entrepreneur & Artist)


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#020 - Ever wondered how a creative entrepreneur turns their side-hustle of using play and game concepts to improve education into a full-time vocation? Join Connor Schumer as he interviews Kim Chouard about his journey and creative ideas.

Here's what we cover:

  • how being in the present, meeting new people and going places helps you stay creative
  • avoiding burnout by knowing when you need to recharge
  • sparking new creativity in education systems as an entrepreneur
  • baby steps to a full-time job based on your creative passions
  • an early love for coding and learning, but not school itself
  • the creative culture of France
  • using a game approach to learning
  • the difference between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
  • how choosing and cultivating a sense of ownership is key to learning
  • being stubborn and facing the rejection
  • using rejection to evolve your idea
  • nurturing luck to help your hustle
  • creating the game Age of Makers
  • getting an idea picked up by a company
  • what it's like to try running a non-profit
  • the value of mistakes
  • using creativity as a means for expression and social change
  • how music in particular changes your perspective of life and others
  • how a growth mindset is not enough
  • the different ways passion can manifest
  • how everyone has something to teach
  • being trapped in your comfort zone
  • the (few) perks of being forced to stay at home amidst COVID
  • the importance of gratitude for everyday goods and services (like the internet, cafes, parks, etc.)
  • how routine, sport, mental care and other activities are super valuable in maintaining your creativity and keeping you centred or energised
  • how often times when we struggle learning, what's missing is the reason why
  • how to grow through advice
  • using tech as a tool
  • repurposing game addiction
  • breaking down the comfort zone

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