005 - Slow creativity

What does a slower, calmer, deeper creative practice look like? It's something I've thought about since reading Cal Newport's latest book Slow Productivity. So in this episode, I dive into the key points of the book, my thoughts on them, and how they pertain to creatives, today. What does it means to create work you're proud of? And how can we create our best work amidst the hustle culture we're all forced to operate in?

Also, some thoughts on fiction writing and my decision to start work on a novel...

Links:

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)

Cal Newport - Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

Cal Newport interviewed on Tim Ferriss’s podcast

Cal Newport interviewed on Rich Roll’s podcast

Cal Newport interviewed on Andrew Huberman’s podcast

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