Have you ever needed and even wanted to do something, but struggled to get into action to get it done? When I look at the way my energy for activities shifts— it can seem so illogical. There are things that I can't wait to get out of bed to do, and there are other things that I can't get myself out of bed to do. Why is that? Today on the podcast, we get to dig in and attempt to answer that question. My guest today is Todd Henry — author, podcaster, and creative director. He's the founder of the Accidental Creative podcast — a show that has more than a million downloads. He's also the author of a handful of books, including his most recent: the Motivation Code, which comes out the day this episode releases. I really enjoyed my conversation with Todd for many reasons. He's a great conversation partner and knowledgeable in all the areas I enjoy: creativity, psychology, business, and more. We dive into his work journey, and his new book. You'll have some good take aways for your own work and life, including a better understanding of how you're motivated and how to use that to your advantage.

In this episode you'll learn:

• What Todd does
• How he got into what he's doing
• The back story behind the name “Accidental Creative”
• How Todd thinks about his identity in all the different roles he holds
• What are his thoughts on the process of identifying and naming his "white hot center"
• How does Todd thinks about purpose, meaning and calling in his work
• Todd shares about his new book “The Motivation Code”
• What are the Motivational Themes and how do they impact our day to day work life
• What is the impact he wants to make with his new book

Show notes at: https://themeaningmovement.com/todd