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Unlocking the Power of Present: The Art of Now with Steve Thomas

Creativepostures.com

About the Guest(s):
Steve Thomas is an innovative thinker embarking on a midlife awakening through creativity and unconventional experiences. A native New Yorker, Steve has a rich background in finance, having climbed the ranks on Wall Street. He is also a burgeoning writer and artist, currently exploring profound life philosophies through personal writing and engaging in creative projects. Steve shares his insights and journey through his websites, moronsmemoir.com and creativepostures.com, where he encourages others to seek unique perspectives and embrace creativity in their lives.

Episode Summary:

In this stimulating episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss delves into the world of creativity, personal growth, and unconventional wisdom with guest Steve Thomas. Steve shares his transformative journey, which was spurred by a significant midlife realization that drove him to pursue a more creatively fulfilling path. Throughout the conversation, Steve emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, experimenting with life, and the transformative power of creativity.

Chris and Steve engage in a compelling discussion on the value of storytelling, self-discovery, and overcoming societal pressures. Steve’s philosophy of embracing one’s inner “moron” as a means to cultivate humility and openness forms a central theme. He touches upon his unique practice of writing a thousand words daily and illustrates how this discipline fuels his creativity and personal development. Steve also highlights the enriching nature of improvisation, both in sales and life, and how creativity serves as an essential outlet for personal expression and growth.

Key Takeaways:

Embrace creativity as a fundamental aspect of personal growth and transformation.
The practice of storytelling and sharing personal experiences aids in healing and connection with others.
Living in the present moment enhances self-awareness and reduces anxiety about the past and future.
Creativity is not about profit; it’s about authentic expression and personal fulfillment.
A disciplined daily writing practice can boost creativity and serve as a form of meditation.

Notable Quotes:

“Jumping straight out of an airplane with no parachute and trusting in something is the way to go.”
“The only time is now… What are you doing with it?”
“If you create art with the thought to sell, it’s not art anymore.”
“Freedom is doing what you want to do when you want to do it.”
“We can only live poetry and you have to be connected to that poetry for it to happen.”

Resources:

MoronsMemoir.com
CreativePostures.com
Social Media Handles: Available on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, X, and LinkedIn
YouTube Channel: “Sitting with Steve” and “Moron Etal”

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