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Why do we freeze when faced with a blank page?

That terrifying moment when doodling transforms into "creating a piece" often brings unexpected anxiety. In this episode, I tackle a profound question from Carlos about the fear that emerges when moving from playful sketches to committed artwork.

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How do we absorb wisdom from our heroes without becoming mere echoes of their voices? 

This question—courtesy of listener Ray—cuts to the heart of creative growth and personal development.

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Ever wonder why companies talk about creativity but rarely let it flourish? I'll tell you exactly why, and it starts with fear.

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Ever feel like there's a constant battle between your creative dreams and the negative voice in your head? 

You're not alone. The struggle between what James Victoria calls "the power of positive thinking" and "the power of horseshit" shapes our lives in profound ways we rarely recognize.

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What if the very traits society labels as problematic could become your greatest strengths?

Charlie Engel knows this transformation firsthand. A former addict turned ultra-marathoner who's conquered the Gobi Desert, Amazon jungle, Death Valley, and Sahara, Charlie's story demolishes conventional wisdom about addiction, recovery, and finding purpose.

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What if the secret to sustaining a lifetime of creative brilliance isn't working harder, but stepping away completely? 

Stefan Sagmeister, the visionary designer behind album covers for Lou Reed, The Rolling Stones, and Jay-Z, reveals how his revolutionary sabbatical approach—taking one year off every seven—has been the source of his most groundbreaking work.

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1What does it really take to run a successful business doing what you love? This question lies at the heart of every creative entrepreneur's journey.

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For too long, creative professionals have lived under the shadow of a toxic phrase—"the starving artist." 

This damaging myth has convinced countless talented individuals that choosing creativity means choosing poverty. It's time to kill this lie once and for all.

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Failure has gotten a bad rap.

We've been taught to avoid it, fear it, and attach shame to it—but what if everything we believe about failure is completely backward?

There are only two genuine ways to fail: never trying and giving up entirely.

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Creativity thrives at the intersection of structure and freedom – something Gavin Strange has mastered beautifully in his dual life as Aardman Animations director by day and Jam Factory creator by night.

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