This weekend I attended a creative workshop in Amsterdam with Elizabeth Gilbert — and one idea stood out above everything else.
Why most people never create what they want.
In this episode I share my biggest takeaway from the workshop and reflect on what blocks so many writers, creators, and entrepreneurs from making the things they truly want to make.
The surprising answer?
It usually isn’t talent.
It usually isn’t time.
It’s worrying what other people will think.
During the workshop, Gilbert shared several exercises and reflections around creativity, fear, and belief — and one message kept returning:
People don’t need you to worry about them.
They need you to believe in them.
As an author, speaker, and workshop leader, I’m always studying great creators and teachers. In this conversation I unpack what I learned, how I review my notes after events like this, and how these ideas connect to my own frameworks around creativity and personal transformation.
We also explore:
? Why creators worry too much about other people’s opinions
? The role of fear in the creative process
? Why belief from another person can be transformative
? The real job of a creative guide or teacher
? How reviewing your notes after an event helps ideas stick
? Why creating something imperfect is better than creating nothing
If you’ve ever hesitated to write the book, launch the project, start the podcast, or share your work publicly — this episode is for you.
Because the biggest barrier to creativity isn’t ability.
It’s permission.
And sometimes all it takes is someone who believes in you.
? Watch the Day 2 recap from the workshop here:
If you enjoy conversations about creativity, personal growth, and becoming the next version of yourself, you’ll feel right at home here.
And remember:
You don’t need to change your whole life.
Just create one thing that matters.