How To Do Great Work, Practice Creativity, And Die Empty - with Todd Henry

26k Podcast // Art of meaningful work

Todd Henry wrote The Accidental Creative, and Die Empty - the latter of which caught my eye and ear. We catch up in this interview and talk about turmoil and stress as part of meaningful work, dealing with uncertainty, performing creative acts, and doing great work.

Show notes:

• Art is the outcome of a creative process. But so is a business, an article or chair.
• Creativity thrives with limitations. Create a box for yourself to create around. Play with time, space or other limits.
• Give yourself the permission to say no to things, in order to do what is the most important.
• Unnecessary creation - is a process of building something, trying something on the side, where there is low risk of failure.
• Turmoil and stress are all parts of doing meaningful work. If you're comfortable, chances are you're not stretching far enough.
• Do you have a passion project, why NOW is the time to start one.
• Interview with Pam Slim on how to find your calling and do something that matters.

Like I mentioned in the podcast, I'm curious about when you listen to podcasts, and what you are going to create as part of your unnecessary creation! You can reach me directly at [email protected].

Thanks for listening,

- ernest.