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Embracing a Creative Life with Dave Gray | The New F Word Podcast EP 004

What does it truly mean to live a creative life? In this episode, we sit down with Dave Gray, author, visual thinker, and founder of XPLANE, to explore the art of flourishing through creativity. Dave shares insights on how writing books became his way of learning, why unlearning is essential for growth, and how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of creative work. We dive deep into liminal thinking, financial stability as a foundation for creativity, and what it really means to live well. 🌟 KEY TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 Introduction to Creative Thinking 01:27 The Journey of Writing and Learning 03:56 Defining a Creative Life 10:00 The Nature of Creative Projects 13:23 Navigating Slumps in Creativity 18:26 Financial Freedom and Creativity 19:14 Designing What's Next 23:14 Unlearning and Changing Beliefs 23:42 The Trade-offs of Creative Work 29:13 Financial Stability and Creative Pursuits 33:40 Navigating Gratitude in Creative Endeavors 38:03 The Responsibility of Creatives 42:52 Understanding Liminal Spaces 46:03 Defining Living Well 46:59 Starting Your Creative Journey with an Email Newsletter 💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Writing books is a way to focus on learning something curious Teaching is a way to justify your learning A creative life is made up of projects that explore curiosity You never know how a creative project will end Financial stability is crucial for creativity Unlearning is essential for personal growth Liminal spaces offer opportunities for change Start by loving what you do, regardless of the job 🎯 ABOUT THE GUEST: Dave Gray is the founder of XPLANE, a design consultancy, and author of several books including "Liminal Thinking," "The Connected Company," and "Gamestorming." He's a pioneer in visual thinking and organizational design. Join his community and newsletter here: https://schoolofthepossible.com/ 📚 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray The studio method: "Watch one, do one, teach one" 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://baryons.com Instagram: @mybaryon LinkedIn: /company/baryons 🎙️ ABOUT THE NEW F WORD PODCAST: Flourishing is the new F word. Join us as we explore what it means to live well, grow creatively, and design a life worth living. Brought to you by Baryons—Your Flourishing Partner. #Flourishing #Creativity #DaveGray #PersonalGrowth #LiminalThinking #DesignThinking #CreativeLife #Podcast #SelfDiscovery #Leadership #GameStorming