Zen Habits Podcast

S1 Bonus - Jocelyn Glei on Creating with Open Receptivity


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In this bonus episode, Leo interviews expert Jocelyn Glei, who has shifted her expertise from productivity to a slower, deeper approach to work.

This is an incredible episode filled with wisdom and tools for accessing a deeper creativity. Must listen!

Topics Covered
  • Leo interviews Jocelyn Glei, a former productivity expert who transitioned to a more transformative, slower approach to work
  • Jocelyn's background includes working with 99U, creating the 99U conference, and writing a book on email productivity
  • Jocelyn's burnout led her to start the "Hurry Slowly" podcast and explore personal and collective transformation
  • The importance of moving away from mainstream productivity and embracing a slower, more inquisitive, and heartfelt approach to work
  • The shift from productivity to receptivity and how it can lead to more efficient and sustainable outcomes
  • Restorative activities that involve doing something different to refresh one's mindset
  • Fear, particularly related to scheduling and deadlines, as a common obstacle to maintaining a receptive state during work
  • The limitations of the expert mode, which can be rigid and uncreative
  • Leaning towards the experimental side to open up opportunities for creativity and learning from creative mistakes
  • The fear associated with not having a strict plan but highlights the beauty in unexpected outcomes
  • The importance of self-trust and leaning into imperfections
  • Creating systems to collect and revisit creative insights

Resources
  • Jocelyn's podcast, Hurry Slowly
  • Jocelyn's brilliant newsletter
  • Her RESET course

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Credits

Intro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht Dumarey

Editor: Justin Cruz

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