12 episodes

Formerly The Accidental Creative.
Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What's not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that's not your story.

Each episode focuses on a topic relevant to creative pros, like how to come up with ideas under pressure, or how the collaborate when you're overwhelmed, or how to lead your team and help them discover motivation.

It's time to fall back in love with your work.

Listen to Daily Creative wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe in the Daily Creative app at dailycreative.app.

Daily Creative with Todd Henry Todd Henry

    • Business
    • 4.5 • 501 Ratings

Formerly The Accidental Creative.
Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What's not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that's not your story.

Each episode focuses on a topic relevant to creative pros, like how to come up with ideas under pressure, or how the collaborate when you're overwhelmed, or how to lead your team and help them discover motivation.

It's time to fall back in love with your work.

Listen to Daily Creative wherever you get your podcasts or subscribe in the Daily Creative app at dailycreative.app.

    The Wisdom Of The Water Tower

    The Wisdom Of The Water Tower

    Have you ever noticed those water towers, scattered across the horizon, and thought "Hmm... I wonder how those work?" Well, there's actually lot to learn from them about how to manage your life as a creative pro.
    In this episode, we explore the idea of managing energy instead of time in our creative process. Our guests, Lisa Congdon, Brian Johnson (author of Areté), Tony Schwartz (author of Be Excellent At Anything), and Jeff Karp (author of LIT), share their insights on the importance of understanding the creative process as a journey with highs and lows. We explore the link between physical and creative energy, emphasizing the significance of managing energy effectively to achieve peak performance in our work.
    The episode covers essential strategies for managing energy, including the concept of activation energy, the impact of deep work and intermittent renewal, and the importance of prioritizing tasks based on their energy requirements. It also delves into the power of micro-progress, the negative effects of multitasking, and the value of starting each day with the most important task.
    Key learnings:
    1. Managing energy is crucial for achieving peak performance in creative work.
    2. Prioritizing the most important task at the start of the day can significantly impact productivity.
    3. Working in increments and avoiding multitasking can lead to higher quality work.
    4. Small victories and low activation energy goals can contribute to overall energy management and motivation.
    5. Recognizing the link between physical and creative energy is essential for sustained optimal performance.
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    • 26 min
    Remarkable

    Remarkable

    Are you "flying blind"? It's rare that everything is so clear that you can see exactly what to do. In those situations it's dangerous to just go with your gut. In creative work, you need a few external tools to help you gauge which decision is best.
    In this episode of Daily Creative, we explore how creators can navigate life's challenges by establishing a personal "instrument panel". We learn key insights from business leaders and high-performance coaches about living a remarkable life. Our guests include Guy Kawasaki (author of Think Remarkable), Christiana Smith Shi and Grace Puma (authors of Career Forward), and Jason Jaggard and Joseph Barkley (authors of Beyond High Performance).
    Key Learnings:
    1. Maintain perspective: Understand that situations are never as good or as bad as they seem, and use the attitude indicator to stay balanced.
    2. Plant many seeds: Continuously sow opportunities and remain open to countless possibilities, regardless of the outcomes.
    3. Embrace being underestimated: Actively pursue roles or projects where others may underestimate you, as it can lead to standing out and rising to the top.
    4. Beware of benevolent stagnation: Don't get too comfortable in your success; actively seek change and new challenges to keep growing.
    5. Choose an optimistic vision: Instead of creating a pessimistic view of the future, opt for an optimistic perspective and believe in the possibility of success.
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    We're collecting your questions, stories, and reactions to episodes 1-13 of Daily Creative for our April series.

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    • 25 min
    Mind Powers

    Mind Powers

    How do you get the most out of your mind in the moment you need your mind the most?
    In this episode of Daily Creative, we delve into the power of the mind and how to maximize its potential in moments of creative need. Todd Henry is joined by guests Andy J. Pizza, Juliet Funt, Charan Ranganath, Dan Doyon, and Tiago Forte to explore the various strategies to leverage the subconscious for creative inspiration. The discussion touches on the concept of incubation, the interplay between the conscious and subconscious mind, the importance of a healthy mental diet, the impact of repetition on memory and idea recall, and the development of a "second brain" to store and organize ideas for easy access.
    Key learnings from this episode:
    1. Giving our minds space and time for incubation is crucial for inspiring creative insights.
    2. The subconscious mind requires a healthy mental diet of high-quality stimuli to fuel the creative process effectively.
    3. Repetition and organization of ideas through tools like the second brain method can help improve memory retention and idea recall.
    4. Diversifying sources of information and experiences can prevent the mind from becoming narrow in its range of memories and ideas.
    5. External systems like a second brain can lighten the cognitive load and provide easy access to a wealth of amassed ideas.
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    • 23 min
    Big Black Beast With 88 Teeth

    Big Black Beast With 88 Teeth

    A pervasive myth of creativity goes something like this: if it's good, it should feel easy. But that's never been the case... for anyone. The truth is, doing creative work is hard. Sometimes it's like carving marble.
    In this episode, we explore the challenges of creativity and uncover strategies to overcome mental blocks when facing the daunting task of generating new ideas. From the unconventional approach of famous musicians and physicists to the power of terrible ideas, we invite listeners to push boundaries, think outside the box, and embrace the discomfort of creativity.
    Key Learnings:
    1. Embrace Irresponsibility: Sometimes, the pressure to be brilliant can hinder creativity. By allowing ourselves to play around with ideas without the expectation of publication, we can unlock new pathways and generate unconventional solutions.
    2. The Power of Terrible Ideas: Imaginating, or intentionally focusing on terrible ideas, can paradoxically lead to breakthrough concepts. By freeing ourselves from self-editing, we create space for unexpected and innovative thinking.
    3. Personal Idea Pad: Utilizing a tool such as the personal idea pad can help force connections and spark new ideas by smashing random concepts together. (Get the PIP at IdeaPad.me)
    4. Overcoming Biological Challenges: Our brain’s novelty function can work against creativity, but with deliberate tools and strategies, we can hijack our biology and foster unique and valuable ideas.
    5. Creativity Is Work: Creativity demands effort, persistence, and the willingness to push beyond comfort zones. Great ideas are attainable if we are committed to the process.
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    • 24 min
    Plays Nice With Others

    Plays Nice With Others

    What was the secret weapon that made Star Wars successful? (No, it wasn't the Death Star.) And, which Oscar-winning film's script was almost not even written, if not for some harsh words from a friend?
    In this episode, we delve into the importance of healthy relationships, radical candor, and effective communication in the creative process. We hear stories of challenging relationships and transformative conversations that led to breakthroughs in creativity and collaboration. We learn about the pivotal role others play in our creative work and the significance of becoming the type of person others need in their creative journeys. Guests include Kim Scott (author of Radical Candor), Charles Duhigg (author of the new book Supercommunicators), and Ausin Kleon (author of Steal Like An Artist).
    Key Learnings:
    1. Healthy relationships can play a crucial role in the creative process, and the input of others can be transformative for our work.
    2. Radical candor, the balance between caring personally and challenging directly, is rare but incredibly impactful in creative collaboration.
    3. Understanding the kind of conversation we're having, whether practical, emotional, or social, is essential for effective communication and connection.
    4. It's crucial to be attuned to others' needs and perspectives, and to engage in conversations that foster understanding and alignment.
    5. Effective communication involves proving that we are genuinely listening and understanding the perspectives of others, which can mitigate conflicts and foster meaningful dialogue.
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    We want your questions, stories, and thoughts!
    We're collecting your questions, stories, and reactions to episodes 1-13 of Daily Creative for our April series.

    To submit a question, just go to dcshare.me, click the mic button, and share your thoughts.

    If we use your submission on the show, you'll get a Daily Creative t-shirt.

    • 27 min
    Bambino

    Bambino

    Chances are, you're probably not taking enough shots.
    In this episode, we explore the importance of starting more and letting go of the pressure to finish everything. We discuss how embracing parallel creation and being unafraid to repeat ourselves can lead to brilliant work. We also hear from Becky Blades, Austin Kleon, Andy J. Pizza, and Ozan Varol about the significance of taking action on our ideas without being paralyzed by the fear of public perception.
    Key Insights:
    1. Overthinking can hinder creativity, so it's important to move from imagination to action swiftly.
    2. Embracing the process of starting multiple ideas can help identify the ones worth persevering for.
    3. Pay attention to the ideas that won't leave you alone, as they may be the keepers.
    4. Life is more of a jungle gym than a ladder; sometimes the road ahead only becomes clear as you take each step.
    5. Taking action on the ideas that resonate with you is crucial, as the world often lights the path ahead only a few steps at a time.
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    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
501 Ratings

501 Ratings

Rowiki ,

Awesome new format

It’s kind of amazing when someone actually walks the talk. Todd Henry has done a terrific job rebooting the show by exploring the themes, issues and ideas we encounter in everyday life. Whenever I listen, I always pick up a new tool to use in life. Sometimes even a new way to look at the world.

Benitezc82 ,

Creative Compass

I’ve been listening to and reading Todd’s books for over a decade. Initially I thought he was ending his podcast for a brief second, felt really sad. Then quickly realized he was just evolving his approach. I love his content and hope to have him in my weekly rotation for years to come.

b_johnson75 ,

New Inspiration for a Longtime Listener

I love the new format of the podcast. From the top-notch editing to the story to the practical tips and insights the podcast delivers. I am refreshed and inspired listening to the clips of the guests and the comments from Todd. I have always been a fan and listener, and new format is making it all the better!

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