The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Ryder Carroll is a digital product designer, inventor of the Bullet Journal and author of his latest book, The Bullet Journal Method, which focuses on the art of intentional living. He joins us in this episode to share some valuable insights into his early career, experiences that helped shape him and lead him to where he is today, as well as what inspired him to create the Bullet Journal. Not only this but Ryder also gives us a first-hand look into his long awaited book: The Bullet Journal Method. To get your copy of The Bullet Journal Method or to find out more about Ryder Carroll and the Bullet Journal, simply visit https://bulletjournal.com/ Sponsors Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ to download the app. Ryder Carroll is a digital product designer, inventor of the Bullet Journal and author of his latest book, The Bullet Journal Method, which focuses on the art of intentional living. He joins us in this episode to share some valuable insights into his early career, experiences that helped shape him and lead him to where he is today, as well as what inspired him to create the Bullet Journal. Not only this but Ryder also gives us a first-hand look into his long awaited book: The Bullet Journal Method. To get your copy of The Bullet Journal Method or to find out more about Ryder Carroll and the Bullet Journal, simply visit https://bulletjournal.com/ Sponsors Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ to download the app.

Srini Rao, creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, is the guest rather than the host for this episode! He discusses his latest book, Audience of One, and details why it’s important to pursue creative ventures for their own sake rather than only doing things so you can put them on a resume. He also discusses the importance of flow, mastering distraction, and much more. Srini Rao is the creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast. He’s the author of several books, including his newest book, An Audience of One. The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/ Srini Rao, creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, is the guest rather than the host for this episode! He discusses his latest book, Audience of One, and details why it’s important to pursue creative ventures for their own sake rather than only doing things so you can put them on a resume. He also discusses the importance of flow, mastering distraction, and much more. Srini Rao is the creator and host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast. He’s the author of several books, including his newest book, An Audience of One. The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/

Have you ever wondered how your brain functions when setting goals? How does it differentiate between the basic, more primal goals and the more complex goals we as humans can create? Srini Pillay is an expert in the “head and heart” approach to personal development, and he knows all about how the brain works and the tricks you can do to help set more attainable goals. Dr. Srini Pillay is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Part-Time) at Harvard Medical School. He is known for combining “head and heart” (figuratively and literally) in an approach to personal development and goal mastery that blends science, spirituality, and horns-grabbing joie de vivre to combat the stresses faced by ambitious and high-achieving people in academia, business, and life. The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/ Have you ever wondered how your brain functions when setting goals? How does it differentiate between the basic, more primal goals and the more complex goals we as humans can create? Srini Pillay is an expert in the “head and heart” approach to personal development, and he knows all about how the brain works and the tricks you can do to help set more attainable goals. Dr. Srini Pillay is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Part-Time) at Harvard Medical School. He is known for combining “head and heart” (figuratively and literally) in an approach to personal development and goal mastery that blends science, spirituality, and horns-grabbing joie de vivre to combat the stresses faced by ambitious and high-achieving people in academia, business, and life. The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/

Janelle Hanchett wasn’t sure if she was crazy or the rest of the world was when she became a mother. She saw all the ideals and characters of “motherhood” and realized she didn’t fit hardy any of them. So she began her blog, Renegade Mothering, to see if others felt that same way. She attempts to break down the cultural narratives of what being a mother truly is, and she discusses her addictive past as well. Janelle Hanchett created the blog Renegade Mothering in 2011 to determine if the rest of the mothering world was crazy or she was. She invited readers to join her in “the fight against helpful parenting advice” and wrote candidly about the darker sides of motherhood, including her own recovery from alcoholism. She’s the author of I’m Just Happy to Be Here as well. The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/ Janelle Hanchett wasn’t sure if she was crazy or the rest of the world was when she became a mother. She saw all the ideals and characters of “motherhood” and realized she didn’t fit hardy any of them. So she began her blog, Renegade Mothering, to see if others felt that same way. She attempts to break down the cultural narratives of what being a mother truly is, and she discusses her addictive past as well. Janelle Hanchett created the blog Renegade Mothering in 2011 to determine if the rest of the mothering world was crazy or she was. She invited readers to join her in “the fight against helpful parenting advice” and wrote candidly about the darker sides of motherhood, including her own recovery from alcoholism. She’s the author of I’m Just Happy to Be Here as well. The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/

In one of our best interviews ever, Greg Hartle joined us to share his wisdom on living life and why temporary circumstances don’t define our lives. Greg shares his thoughts on a multitude of topics, including why you can’t let past experiences always define your beliefs, the importance of having advantages in your life, and much more. Take a listen to Part 2 of this two-part episode! Greg Hartle is a an entrepreneur and smartist who has survived a misspent youth, a kidney transplant, and visited all 50 states using nothing more than ten dollars and a laptop. You can follow him on twitter @greghartle The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/ In one of our best interviews ever, Greg Hartle joined us to share his wisdom on living life and why temporary circumstances don’t define our lives. Greg shares his thoughts on a multitude of topics, including why you can’t let past experiences always define your beliefs, the importance of having advantages in your life, and much more. Take a listen to Part 2 of this two-part episode! Greg Hartle is a an entrepreneur and smartist who has survived a misspent youth, a kidney transplant, and visited all 50 states using nothing more than ten dollars and a laptop. You can follow him on twitter @greghartle The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/

Neeta Bhushan’s childhood was full of adversity. From losing both her mother and brother before she had turned 19 to facing homelessness, Neeta has had to navigate many trials in life. How has she done it? She shares her experiences with adversity and the power of emotional grit. Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, social entrepreneur, the advocate of emotional health, and leadership coach. She’s the author of the best-selling book Emotional GRIT. You can follow her on Twitter @NeetaBhushan The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/ Neeta Bhushan’s childhood was full of adversity. From losing both her mother and brother before she had turned 19 to facing homelessness, Neeta has had to navigate many trials in life. How has she done it? She shares her experiences with adversity and the power of emotional grit. Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, social entrepreneur, the advocate of emotional health, and leadership coach. She’s the author of the best-selling book Emotional GRIT. You can follow her on Twitter @NeetaBhushan The Fearless Writer’s Workshop I can tell you how to become an author and get publishers. I can teach you how to organize your thoughts and structure it into a book. But none of that matters if you write while hostage to your fears. In the Writer’s Workshop, I’ll help you let go of this baggage so that even if you do feel fear, you’ll be able to boldly and clearly say what you need to say. – Srinivas Rao, The Fearless Writer’s Workshop: https://unmistakablecreative.com/workshop/

When he was growing up, Alex Banayan felt like it was his destiny to become a doctor. But once he got to college, he realized he wasn’t on the right path. Alex ended up going on The Price Is Right, winning, and using that money to go on a journey to track down the most successful people in the world and discover what they did to break through and launch their careers. He’s now one of the most successful businessmen in the US himself. Hear his story about discovery, risk-taking, and more. Alex Banayan is the author of The Third Door, the story of how he tracked down some of the most successful people in the world to uncover how they broke through and launched their careers. He has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, Business Insider’s Most Powerful People Under 30, and been featured in major media including Fortune, Forbes, Businessweek, Bloomberg TV, Fox News, and CBS News. An acclaimed keynote speaker, Banayan has presented the Third Door framework to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world including Apple, Nike, IBM, Dell, MTV, Harvard, and countless others. You can find him on Twitter at @AlexBanayan When he was growing up, Alex Banayan felt like it was his destiny to become a doctor. But once he got to college, he realized he wasn’t on the right path. Alex ended up going on The Price Is Right, winning, and using that money to go on a journey to track down the most successful people in the world and discover what they did to break through and launch their careers. He’s now one of the most successful businessmen in the US himself. Hear his story about discovery, risk-taking, and more. Alex Banayan is the author of The Third Door, the story of how he tracked down some of the most successful people in the world to uncover how they broke through and launched their careers. He has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, Business Insider’s Most Powerful People Under 30, and been featured in major media including Fortune, Forbes, Businessweek, Bloomberg TV, Fox News, and CBS News. An acclaimed keynote speaker, Banayan has presented the Third Door framework to business conferences and corporate leadership teams around the world including Apple, Nike, IBM, Dell, MTV, Harvard, and countless others. You can find him on Twitter at @AlexBanayan

Ever heard the phrase “practice makes perfect?” According to Anders Ericsson, that’s only true if that practice is done deliberately and not simply absently-mindedly. He discusses the idea of deliberate practice and how to apply that not only to technical fields and artistic practices, but also to our daily work lives. Anders Ericsson is a Swedish psychologist and Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University who is internationally recognized as a researcher in the psychological nature of expertise and human performance. He focuses primarily on the idea of deliberate practice as a means of how expert performers acquire their superior performance. Ever heard the phrase “practice makes perfect?” According to Anders Ericsson, that’s only true if that practice is done deliberately and not simply absently-mindedly. He discusses the idea of deliberate practice and how to apply that not only to technical fields and artistic practices, but also to our daily work lives. Anders Ericsson is a Swedish psychologist and Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University who is internationally recognized as a researcher in the psychological nature of expertise and human performance. He focuses primarily on the idea of deliberate practice as a means of how expert performers acquire their superior performance.

How does attention work? Adam Gazzaley has devoted his career to figuring out the science behind how we develop attention and how to optimize it. He knows what we need to do in order to have peak attention, how to make our minds work more efficiently, and why education has failed us in giving us the tools to optimize our attention. Sponsors Skillshare is an online learning community with over 20 000 classes in just about anything you might be interested in. Join millions of other students today with a special offer for our listeners. That’s 2 months of unlimited access to Skillshare classes for just $0.99. To sign up, simply visit skillshare.com/create Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app. Exo Protein bars aren’t just the latest health food craze. They’re a revolution. They use cricket protein to create a superfood that’s good for you… and for the planet! They have Cricket Protein Bars, Paleo Bites and seasoned Whole Roasted Crickets, all of them are available for purchase on their website ExoProtein.com. Use the discount code Creative for 15% savings. How does attention work? Adam Gazzaley has devoted his career to figuring out the science behind how we develop attention and how to optimize it. He knows what we need to do in order to have peak attention, how to make our minds work more efficiently, and why education has failed us in giving us the tools to optimize our attention. Sponsors Skillshare is an online learning community with over 20 000 classes in just about anything you might be interested in. Join millions of other students today with a special offer for our listeners. That’s 2 months of unlimited access to Skillshare classes for just $0.99. To sign up, simply visit skillshare.com/create Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app. Exo Protein bars aren’t just the latest health food craze. They’re a revolution. They use cricket protein to create a superfood that’s good for you… and for the planet! They have Cricket Protein Bars, Paleo Bites and seasoned Whole Roasted Crickets, all of them are available for purchase on their website ExoProtein.com. Use the discount code Creative for 15% savings.

Naveen Jain has built multiple successful businesses across different industries. With a combination of the right mindset and a mission to solve problems that reach over a billion people, he’s tackling some of humanity’s most significant challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn about the importance of space travel, how we improve the healthcare system, and how we design the education system of the future. Sponsors Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app. Naveen Jain has built multiple successful businesses across different industries. With a combination of the right mindset and a mission to solve problems that reach over a billion people, he’s tackling some of humanity’s most significant challenges. In this episode, you’ll learn about the importance of space travel, how we improve the healthcare system, and how we design the education system of the future. Sponsors Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app.

In one of our best interviews ever, Greg Hartle joined us to share his wisdom on living life and why temporary circumstances don’t define our lives. Greg shares his thoughts on a multitude of topics, including why iconic figures may not be the best role models, why you should create a standard of excellence in every area of your life, and more. Take a listen to Part 1 of this two-part episode! Greg Hartle is a an entrepreneur and smartist who has survived a misspent youth, a kidney transplant, and visited all 50 states using nothing more than ten dollars and a laptop. You can follow him on twitter @greghartle In one of our best interviews ever, Greg Hartle joined us to share his wisdom on living life and why temporary circumstances don’t define our lives. Greg shares his thoughts on a multitude of topics, including why iconic figures may not be the best role models, why you should create a standard of excellence in every area of your life, and more. Take a listen to Part 1 of this two-part episode! Greg Hartle is a an entrepreneur and smartist who has survived a misspent youth, a kidney transplant, and visited all 50 states using nothing more than ten dollars and a laptop. You can follow him on twitter @greghartle

Why do we continue to look for answers outside of ourselves when everything is telling us to look inside? In this episode, Author, Mental Health Therapist and Speaker, Nancy Jane Smith, joins us to reveal the wonderful ways of being kind to yourself while still accomplishing your goals. Nancy helps us to understand how to deal with your inner critic and acknowledge your emotions without becoming overwhelmed or being controlled by them. If the struggle for self-care while chasing your goals is something that you can relate with, do not miss the opportunity to hear this one-of-a-kind message that Nancy has to share with you. Nancy Jane Smith is the author of The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals To find out more about Nancy and her work, visit – https://live-happier.com Follow Nancy Jane on Instagram @nancyjane_livehappier Sponsors Skillshare is an online learning community with over 20 000 classes in just about anything you might be interested in. Join millions of other students today with a special offer for our listeners. That’s 2 months of unlimited access to Skillshare classes for just $0.99. To sign up, simply visit skillshare.com/create Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app.   Why do we continue to look for answers outside of ourselves when everything is telling us to look inside? In this episode, Author, Mental Health Therapist and Speaker, Nancy Jane Smith, joins us to reveal the wonderful ways of being kind to yourself while still accomplishing your goals. Nancy helps us to understand how to deal with your inner critic and acknowledge your emotions without becoming overwhelmed or being controlled by them. If the struggle for self-care while chasing your goals is something that you can relate with, do not miss the opportunity to hear this one-of-a-kind message that Nancy has to share with you. Nancy Jane Smith is the author of The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals To find out more about Nancy and her work, visit – https://live-happier.com Follow Nancy Jane on Instagram @nancyjane_livehappier Sponsors Skillshare is an online learning community with over 20 000 classes in just about anything you might be interested in. Join millions of other students today with a special offer for our listeners. That’s 2 months of unlimited access to Skillshare classes for just $0.99. To sign up, simply visit skillshare.com/create Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app.  

Ingrid Fetell Lee is a designer and writer whose work focuses on the way that design affects our health and happiness. In this episode, we get to hear some of the knowledge that Ingrid has to share on the amazing ways that our surroundings, nature and design can ignite feelings of joy and happiness within us, as well as the interesting scientific and psychological reasons behind why this happens. Ingrid’s latest book, Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, can be purchased at www.amazon.com/Joyful-Surprising-Ordinary-Extraordinary-Happiness To find out more about Ingrid, her work and what it is that she does, visit theastheticsofjoy.com Follow Ingrid Fetell on Instagram @aesthesticsofjoy Sponsors Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app.   Ingrid Fetell Lee is a designer and writer whose work focuses on the way that design affects our health and happiness. In this episode, we get to hear some of the knowledge that Ingrid has to share on the amazing ways that our surroundings, nature and design can ignite feelings of joy and happiness within us, as well as the interesting scientific and psychological reasons behind why this happens. Ingrid’s latest book, Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, can be purchased at www.amazon.com/Joyful-Surprising-Ordinary-Extraordinary-Happiness To find out more about Ingrid, her work and what it is that she does, visit theastheticsofjoy.com Follow Ingrid Fetell on Instagram @aesthesticsofjoy Sponsors Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app.  

Jim Bunch explains the powerful effects that different environments have on our lives and how we can use them to take control and go from doing life by default to doing life by design. Jim Bunch explains the powerful effects that different environments have on our lives and how we can use them to take control and go from doing life by default to doing life by design.

The Big Apple; brimming with life, love and everlasting romance. It’s no wonder dating in New York can be an uncertain, emotional roller-coaster. Jennifer Miller is a Journalist and Author who recently co-wrote Mr. Nice Guy with her husband, Jason Feifer, who is the editor-in-chief at the Entrepreneur magazine. In this episode, Jennifer joins us to share some valuable insights from her journey as a freelance writer. More than this, she dives into what it’s like to live and love in New York with a peak into their latest fiction novel – MR. NICE GUY MR. NICE GUY is available to read right now in hard copy, Kindle and audio book – www.mrniceguynovel.com You can follow Jennifer on Twitter and Instagram at @propjen and you can also follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram at @heyfeifer Sponsors Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app. The Big Apple; brimming with life, love and everlasting romance. It’s no wonder dating in New York can be an uncertain, emotional roller-coaster. Jennifer Miller is a Journalist and Author who recently co-wrote Mr. Nice Guy with her husband, Jason Feifer, who is the editor-in-chief at the Entrepreneur magazine. In this episode, Jennifer joins us to share some valuable insights from her journey as a freelance writer. More than this, she dives into what it’s like to live and love in New York with a peak into their latest fiction novel – MR. NICE GUY MR. NICE GUY is available to read right now in hard copy, Kindle and audio book – www.mrniceguynovel.com You can follow Jennifer on Twitter and Instagram at @propjen and you can also follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram at @heyfeifer Sponsors Reason8 is an AI-powered service for automated note-taking and preparation of summaries and minutes for in-person business meetings. To turn your conversations into knowledge, simply visit https://reason8.ai/ and download the app.