How SWEET it is, our sweet 16th episode. Again, this one has been re-uploaded as the internet gremlins tried their best to keep it. Jeff and I were successful in wrestling it from their pesky hands.

summary

In this conversation, Tobin and Jeff discuss the book 'Psycho-Cybernetics' by Maxwell Maltz and its insights on creativity. They highlight the importance of being open to interesting conversations and how they can lead to unexpected places. They also emphasize the value of going back to the original sources of ideas and learning from the giants who came before us. The conversation delves into the concept of the creative mechanism and the five rules for optimizing creativity. They discuss the importance of doing your worrying before taking action, being present in the moment, recognizing and moving past past trauma, and more. In this conversation, Tobin and Jeff discuss the five rules for freeing your creative machinery, as outlined by Maxwell Maltz in his book Psycho-Cybernetics. The rules include gathering the facts, sketching a plan, and not worrying about the outcome; consciously responding to the present moment; doing one thing at a time; sleeping on it; and relaxing. They emphasize the importance of finding what works for you and experimenting with different relaxation techniques. They also discuss the idea that ideas and solutions can come to you as if you are remembering them, and the importance of seeking help if substances are needed to relax.

keywords

creativity, Psycho-Cybernetics, Maxwell Maltz, open-mindedness, original sources, creative mechanism, worrying, being present, past trauma, creativity, rules, freeing, creative machinery, Maxwell Maltz, Psycho-Cybernetics, gathering facts, sketching a plan, not worrying, responding to the present moment, doing one thing at a time, sleeping on it, relaxing, experimentation, relaxation techniques, seeking help, remembering ideas

takeaways

• Engaging in interesting conversations can lead to unexpected and valuable insights.
• Going back to the original sources of ideas can provide a solid foundation for growth and learning.
• The creative mechanism is a channel through which ideas flow, and it can be optimized through conscious attention and presence in the moment.
• Doing your worrying before taking action allows you to focus on the present and avoid analysis paralysis.
• Recognizing and moving past past trauma can free up mental space for creativity and growth. Gather the facts, sketch a plan, and don't worry about the outcome.
• Consciously respond to the present moment and focus on one thing at a time.
• Sleep on it and trust that the solution will come.
• Find what relaxes you and experiment with different techniques.
• Seek help if substances are needed to relax.

titles

• Being Present in the Moment
• Optimizing the Creative Mechanism Finding What Relaxes You
• Focus on One Thing at a Time

Sound Bites

• "I have a preconceived notion of what the interview might be. And it's always wrong."
• "The conversation just blows."
• "Just give it a whirl. Just do it."
• "What's the most distant bird that I can hear? What's the rustling of the leaves on that tree?"
• "Multitasking is simply doing multiple things bad, rather than one thing really well."
• "Just be hyper aware of your surroundings. Focus on the moment. Be here now."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Unexpected Conversations

13:06

Optimizing the Creative Mechanism

39:50

The Five Rules for Freeing Your Creative Machinery

54:59

Finding What Relaxes You