In this episode of the Creative Potential Podcast, Chris Decker welcomes Nick McGowan, head of disruption at Choose Your Calling and host of the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. They discuss the concept of creative iteration, the impact of trauma on creativity, and the importance of starting and refining creative projects without being held back by perfectionism. Nick shares his experiences with podcasting and music creation, highlighting the need to embrace mistakes and use them as part of the learning process. The conversation offers valuable advice for anyone struggling to start or continue their creative journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS Iteration is Essential: Embrace the process of creative iteration. Start small, make mistakes, and continuously improve. Perfectionism is a Barrier: Overcoming perfectionism involves accepting imperfections and learning from them. Trauma-Informed Creativity: Understand how past traumas shape your creative process and use this awareness to navigate creative challenges. Purpose and Community: True creative fulfillment often involves creating with a sense of purpose and community in mind. Adaptability and Growth: Be open to change and willing to step back when needed to gain new perspectives and insights. QUOTES "Your purpose isn't a solo mission. It always has a community associated with it." "Allow yourself to be in an iterative process and be open to falling flat on your face." "Art has this beautiful way of cleaning out the gunk." "There are no shoulds in life. Enjoy the process, even if it's painful or seems stupid." "You learn so much faster when other people are watching, and no one really cares if you're making mistakes anyway." Connect and learn more about Nick McGowan. https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenickmcgowan/ Timecodes 00:00 Intro 00:49 The Power of Iteration in Creativity 02:32 Mindset and Self-Mastery 03:33 Overcoming Perfectionism and Trauma 06:15 The Importance of Practice and Public Learning 08:26 Navigating Creative Challenges and Feedback 13:44 The Role of Purpose and Community in Creativity 14:19 Nick's Musical Journey and Lessons Learned 16:16 The Process of Iteration and Letting Go 21:13 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
In this episode of the Creative Potential Podcast, Chris Decker welcomes Nick McGowan, head of disruption at Choose Your Calling and host of the Mindset and Self Mastery Show. They discuss the concept of creative iteration, the impact of trauma on creativity, and the importance of starting and refining creative projects without being held back by perfectionism. Nick shares his experiences with podcasting and music creation, highlighting the need to embrace mistakes and use them as part of the learning process. The conversation offers valuable advice for anyone struggling to start or continue their creative journey.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Iteration is Essential: Embrace the process of creative iteration. Start small, make mistakes, and continuously improve.
Perfectionism is a Barrier: Overcoming perfectionism involves accepting imperfections and learning from them.
Trauma-Informed Creativity: Understand how past traumas shape your creative process and use this awareness to navigate creative challenges.
Purpose and Community: True creative fulfillment often involves creating with a sense of purpose and community in mind.
Adaptability and Growth: Be open to change and willing to step back when needed to gain new perspectives and insights.
QUOTES
"Your purpose isn't a solo mission. It always has a community associated with it."
"Allow yourself to be in an iterative process and be open to falling flat on your face."
"Art has this beautiful way of cleaning out the gunk."
"There are no shoulds in life. Enjoy the process, even if it's painful or seems stupid."
"You learn so much faster when other people are watching, and no one really cares if you're making mistakes anyway."
Connect and learn more about Nick McGowan. https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenickmcgowan/
Timecodes
00:00 Intro
00:49 The Power of Iteration in Creativity
02:32 Mindset and Self-Mastery
03:33 Overcoming Perfectionism and Trauma
06:15 The Importance of Practice and Public Learning
08:26 Navigating Creative Challenges and Feedback
13:44 The Role of Purpose and Community in Creativity
14:19 Nick's Musical Journey and Lessons Learned
16:16 The Process of Iteration and Letting Go
21:13 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks