The Young God

"Three threads connect us to God: Individuality, creativity, empathy... To be truly creative, each thread must be taut, tight, and connected."

We often limit creativity to work, and this attitude can limit our true creative power. In this episode, Rodney invites the listener to consider a broader, more holistic view of creativity, while making the distinction between being a "creative" and a creative individual. He also identifies the root cause behind mental blocks such as impostor syndrome, fear of mediocrity, and perfectionism.

Keep your ears peeled for how Rodney cleverly connects the story of the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden to the levels that exist in creativity. If you produce ideas or art for a living, if you call yourself an artist, if you want to make things that matter, this is for you. P.S.: An unexpected twist awaits you at the end.

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