Episode
#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity
47:03
Published: Thu Nov 05 2020
Description
Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, marketer and an author. “Process saves us from the poverty of our intentions” - Elizabeth King. Seth is an absolute boss and fully delivers on this episode as we discuss how to overcome creative hurdles and ship your work. Expect to learn what learning to juggle can teach us about achieving goals, how to deal with criticism, what we can do to get past imposter syndrome, how we can avoid becoming a hack and why intentional action helps you to be accountable... Sponsor: Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy The Practice - https://amzn.to/3kJTOuc Read Seth's Blog - https://seths.blog/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Listen in to hear what Seth Godin, a 20-time best-selling author, has to say about the lessons we can learn from juggling such as how to set goals, deal with criticism, and avoid imposter syndrome, among others.
00:00 - 03:21 (03:21)
Summary
Listen in to hear what Seth Godin, a 20-time best-selling author, has to say about the lessons we can learn from juggling such as how to set goals, deal with criticism, and avoid imposter syndrome, among others.
Episode#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity
PodcastModern Wisdom
This episode discusses the practice of showing up regularly, seeing forward, and producing creative work even when we don't feel like it.
03:21 - 09:35 (06:14)
Summary
This episode discusses the practice of showing up regularly, seeing forward, and producing creative work even when we don't feel like it. It counters the myths surrounding creativity and emphasizes the importance of solving problems in a generous, human way.
Episode#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the importance of practice and process, using the example of improving at juggling by focusing on the individual actions rather than trying to juggle all objects at once.
09:35 - 15:22 (05:47)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of practice and process, using the example of improving at juggling by focusing on the individual actions rather than trying to juggle all objects at once.
Episode#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about the importance of embracing the work of leadership and not settling for easy, mediocre work.
15:22 - 18:03 (02:40)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about the importance of embracing the work of leadership and not settling for easy, mediocre work. He distinguishes between being a true artist and being a hack, and encourages listeners to strive for creativity and authenticity.
Episode#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Pursuing creativity and persistently working towards it is a competitive advantage, as it is a game that only a few people play.
18:04 - 25:15 (07:11)
Summary
Pursuing creativity and persistently working towards it is a competitive advantage, as it is a game that only a few people play. Changing culture can be achieved through persistent chipping away at the edges and establishing new norms that challenge societal conventions.
Episode#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Seth Godin discusses the importance of being specific in mind when starting a project and advocates for a formalized process to work out core values and determine the project's purpose.
25:15 - 33:18 (08:03)
Summary
Seth Godin discusses the importance of being specific in mind when starting a project and advocates for a formalized process to work out core values and determine the project's purpose.
Episode#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity
PodcastModern Wisdom
Many individuals struggle with determining when a piece of work is "good enough" to be considered complete.
33:18 - 38:41 (05:22)
Summary
Many individuals struggle with determining when a piece of work is "good enough" to be considered complete. It is important to establish a clear definition of "good enough" in order to prevent over-exhaustion and unnecessary revisions.
Episode#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on the potential impact of AI on jobs and a future world that may resemble the amateur blogosphere podcast sphere.
38:41 - 45:06 (06:25)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the potential impact of AI on jobs and a future world that may resemble the amateur blogosphere podcast sphere. However, he also encourages individuals to make positive changes to help shape a better future.
Episode#241 - Seth Godin - Weaponise Your Creativity
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker talks about the importance of shipping creative work and invites the audience to check out his organization, Akimbo, which specializes in running workshops for creative individuals.
45:06 - 47:01 (01:54)
Summary
The speaker talks about the importance of shipping creative work and invites the audience to check out his organization, Akimbo, which specializes in running workshops for creative individuals.