It's not just our tech-enabled world that runs by algorithm. We meat machines, we humans, we one and all have our own programming, our deeply embedded rules that determine the decisions we make, the paths we walk, and who and how we show up in the world. Often the first part of growth and development is figuring out what our rules are, finding language for our own programming. The second part of growth and development is often unbugging the program and rewriting the maxims, so you become the person you want to be rather than the person you once were. So, here are three rules, three algorithms, three maxims that I bet you haven't considered, at least not fully. Number one, don't wait until you know who you are to get started. Number two, learn to take a punch. And number three, the ordinary plus extra attention equals the extraordinary. Each one of these is taken from a different book written by our guest today, Austin Kleon. Get book links and resources at https://www.mbs.works/2-pages-podcast/
Austin Kleon is a prolific writer and artist known for his innovative approach to creativity and self-expression. He is the author of several bestselling books, including "Steal Like an Artist," "Show Your Work," and "Keep Going."
Austin reads two pages from “What It Is” by Lynda Barry. [reading begins at 49:24]
Hear us discuss:
The importance of finding inspiration and guidance from mentors and teachers in one's field."The great thing about dead masters is they can't refuse you as a student." [36:18] | The significance of community and how it can shape one's creative journey. [21:25] | The impact of encountering individuals who open doors to new creative possibilities. [42:31] | The value of simplicity and restraint in creative work. "Creativity is subtraction." [49:12] | The power of self-reflection and questioning in the creative process. "Is this good? Does this suck?" [50:14] | The transformation from enjoying creative work to feeling pressure and self-doubt. [50:45] | The importance of maintaining a sense of play and joy in creative endeavors. [51:53]
192. Learn Faster, Learn Better: Scott Young, Author of “Get Better at Anything” [reads] "The Principles of Teaching Based on Psychology" by Edward Thorndike
191. Obsessed (in a good way): Kaya Thomas [reads] “Positive Obsession” by Octavia Butler
190. How Empathy Calms Anxiety: Marc Brackett, author of “Permission to Feel,” [reads] “7 ½ Lessons about the Brain”
189. Beware Your Shadow Career: Jay Papasan, author of “The One Thing,” [reads] “Turning Pro”
188. Frailty, Strength, and Leadership: Amy Elizabeth Fox, CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, [reads] ‘Attuned’
186. New Year, New News, New Cow: MBS [reads] Purple Cow by Seth Godin
185. The Power of Dreams and Authentic Leadership: Modupe Akinola [reads] Genesis, Chapter 37, of the Bible
184. Better Life Vault: Who do you serve?: Dave Stachowiak [reads] ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’
183. Better Life Vault: How to be *Really* Happy: Stephanie Harrison [reads] ‘The Way of the Bodhisattva’
182. Better Life Vault: Getting Better at Falling Apart: Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, author of ‘Calm Within the Storm’ [reads] ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’
181. How to be An (Effective) Hedonist: Charlie Bresler [reads] ‘The Life You Can Save’
180. Realizing Your Potential: Jonathan Brill [reads] ‘The Medium Is the Massage’
179. Influence + Failure = Originality: Geoff Dyer [reads] ‘The Country and the City’
178. Imagine Winning: Rob Hopkins [reads] ‘We Do This ‘Til We Free Us’
177. How to be a Bigger Person: Tiziana Casciaro [reads] ‘The Heart is Noble’
176. What Beckons to You? Olatunde Sobomehin [reads] ‘The Life We’re Looking For’
175. Strength in Fragile Times: Susan Collett [reads] ‘The Creative Habit’
174. The Art of Disruption: Stefan Bucher, author of ‘344 Questions,’ [reads] ‘The Salmon of Doubt’
173. What Reconciliation Means: Bob Joseph, author of ‘21 Things You May Not Know About The Indian Act,’ [reads] ‘BE DiFFERENT or be dead’
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