Patreon Exclusive! In this "Maximal" episode, Joshua discusses artistry, resourcefulness, originality, and craft with singer-songwriter Jay Nash, and they answer the following questions:
How do I cultivate a diversity of interests and hobbies while maintaining intentionality and balance? (28:35)
How do I ensure I’m not rehashing the work of my influences in my writing? (35:25)
How do I grow my business sustainably and intentionally? (43:16)
Must a creation be wholly original to be considered art? (46:35)
How do I move past the guilt of charging clients for work that I’d do for free? (50:14)
What would you advise your younger self regarding originality and craft? (53:42)
LINKS
Article: 25 Ways to Be More Creative
Blog: Leo Babauta
Book: The Daily Stoic
Class: How to Write Better
Instagram: Podcast Shawn
Listen: “Be Mine”
Listen: For Emma, Forever Ago
Listen: “Keepers of the Time”
Listen: Letters from the Lost
Listen: Minimalism
Listen: Jay Nash
Listen: Ruthless
Listen: “Save Me”
Listen: Sigur Ros
Listen: The Contenders
Podcast: Craft
Podcast: Griffin House
Podcast: Andrew Schulz
Podcast: Stemma
Watch: Minimalism Documentary
Website: Jordan Moore
Website: Jay Nash
Website: The Contenders
MAXIMS
“Creativity starts with your own truth.” —Jay Nash
“As your life changes, your perspective changes.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 194.