In this episode of the podcast, author, speaker and coach Kary Oberbrunner joins us to talk about overcoming resistance in our work and and our lives, dealing with our perfectionist tendencies and much more. 

I believe we can’t lead people past where we haven’t gone ourselves 

I think you open a whole portion of your life when you take away the editor in your brain. 

Success doesn’t ruin  you. It’s reveals you. 

Kary Oberbrunner is a coach, author, and speaker who helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are and why they’re here , and where they’re going so they can become a Soul on Fire and share their message with the world. You can follow him on twitter @karyoberbrunner 

In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, author of the The Happiness Project, and Better than Before joins us to share unconventional wisdom on habits and happiness. 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Manageable and Realistic Ways to Become Happier
• Why We Need a Burning Desire and the Willingness to do the work 
• The Power of Unconditional Support from Important People in your Life 
• Four Tendencies That Drive our Habits 
• The Role of Intrinsic Motivation 
• Understanding What is True of You 
• A Critical Variable that Changes all Formulas for Success 
• The Myth of Safety and Security 
• Questions that Help You to Discover What’s True You 
• How Your Personality Impacts Your Habits 
• Setting Aside Time for Your Highest Value Work

BOOKS AND RESOURCES 

The Habits Quiz

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Happier with Gretchen Rubin (Podcast)

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin 

Better than Before  by Gretchen Rubin 

Daily Rituals by Mason Currey

QUOTES

Getting enough sleep is one of the few iron laws of habit formation. 

Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Timesbestsellers, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold more than two million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages

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In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, author of the The Happiness Project, and Better than Before  joins us to share unconventional wisdom  on habits and happiness. 

The Habits Quiz

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

Happier with Gretchen Rubin (Podcast)

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin 

Better than Before  by Gretchen Rubin 

Daily Rituals by Mason Currey

Getting enough sleep is one of the few iron laws of habit formation. 

Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the blockbuster New York Timesbestsellers, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. She has an enormous readership, both in print and online, and her books have sold more than two million copies worldwide, in more than thirty languages

In this episode of the podcast, artist and designer Aerosyn Lex whose work has been exhibited and New York’s Museum of Modern Art, and who has collaborated with iconic brands and individuals like Kanye West and Nike joins us to talk about the process of finding your creative identity. 

HIGHLIGHTS: 

• The difference between a professional pursuit and calling
• Why success isn’t promised with even hard work and talent
• The reasons we tend to ignore our calling
• The importance of environment and emotional support
• What causes us to misinterpret our calling 
• What it takes to find your creative identity 
• Thinking about what you want to do, not just want you to have
• How the modern digital world causes us a lot of confusion 
• Lessons from working with iconic masters of their craft
• Bouncing back from our major setbacks

QUOTES

Without art I wouldn’t really I know who I am 

Aerosyn Lex is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist whose work has been exhibited at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the CFDA Awards, and beyond. He is one of the top 40 alumni from the prestigious Pratt institute and has been awarded the coveted SCOPE grand prize during the Armory Arts Show. Living and working in both New York and has collaborated with some of today’s most illustrious names including Kenzo, Nike, LVMH, Public School, Kanye, and Diplo

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In this episode of the podcast, artist and designer Aerosyn Lex whose work has been exhibited and New York’s Museum of Modern Art, and who has collaborated with iconic brands and individuals like  Kanye West and Nike joins us to talk about the process of finding your creative identity. 

Without art I wouldn’t really I know who I am 

Aerosyn Lex is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary artist whose work has been exhibited at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the CFDA Awards, and beyond. He is one of the top 40 alumni from the prestigious Pratt institute and has been awarded the coveted SCOPE grand prize during the Armory Arts Show. Living and working in both New York and  has collaborated with some of today’s most illustrious names including Kenzo, Nike, LVMH, Public School, Kanye, and Diplo

In this enlightening episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the mind of the multi-talented Derek Sivers. Known for his diverse roles as a musician, programmer, author, and the founder of CD Baby, Sivers shares his unique perspective on creating a life that allows you to achieve anything you want.

We explore the profound impact of his nomadic lifestyle and how it shaped his worldview. As an introvert at the helm of a company, Sivers provides valuable insights into leadership and team management. He draws parallels between music, programming, and writing, highlighting their shared creative processes.

Sivers also shares his journey of personal development through entrepreneurship and creativity. He discusses the lessons he learned as a full-time musician and his approach to wealth and money. He emphasizes the importance of making self-help practical and useful and how sharing knowledge can aid in internalizing it more effectively.

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In this episode of the podcast, musician, programer, author and CD baby founder Derek Sivers joins us to talk about creating a life that enables you get anything you want. 

My primary is reason for doing any of this is personal development 

If you want to entertain an audience it’s all about them, not you. 

Predictably Irrational 

Thinking Fast and Slow

The Paradox of Choice

Stumbling on Happiness

How to Win Friends and Influence People 

Book Notes (Derek’s notes from books he’s read)

Anything You Want

Today’s episode is brought to you by Freeshipping.com 

Derek Sivers is best known for being the founder and former president of CD Baby, an online CD store for independent musicians.  He’s also a musician, programmer, writer, and student. You can follow him on twitter @sivers.

In this short Friday behind the scenes episode, we talk about how our first animated series in partnership with Soulpancake came to be.

HIGHLIGHTS

• An introduction to our CEO Brian Koehn
• A simple tip to build relationships with people in high demand
• Dissecting the myth of the “solopreneur”
• The power of operating in your zone of genius
• How effective collaboration plays a role in creative projects
• An inside look at the creation of the first animated short

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Elle Luna – The Crossroads of Should and Must (Animated)

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In this short Friday behind the scenes episode, we talk about how our first animated series in partnership with Soulpancake came to be. 

Elle Luna – The Crossroads of Should and Must (Animated)

Chewing on Life’s Big Questions with Soulpancake Creative Director Golriz Lucina

In this episode Scott Eblin joins us to talk about the power of presence and character traits of effective leaders. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• The tremendous importance of presence in order for us to be effective
• How being in roles where you’re close can impact your career
• Lessons learned in communication and psychology from the world of politics 
• Thinking beyond achievement of our goals 
• Finding intersection between what brings you joy and the world needs
• What separates top executives from the rest of the pack 
• The importance of effective listening and leadership 
• Why we need to question what we’re doing and how we’re living 

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

The Life and Times of a Remarkable Misfit

Overworked and Overwhelmed: The Mindfulness Alternative

The Next Level: What Insider’s Know About Executive Success 

Scott Eblin is the co-founder and president of The Eblin Group, a professional development firm committed to helping executives and managers improve their leadership presence by being fully present.

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