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On this week’s GoalChatLive I talked about creativity with cartoonist Chari Pare and creative producer Damion Taylor. Even though they hadn’t met prior to the show, Chari and Damion found they had a lot in common, including their love of timers, Venn diagrams, and journaling. Note: I am also a fan of all of the above.
Chari and Damion shared their backstories, what stops people from being creative, and how to tap into and/or replenish your creative spirit. They also discussed their favorite “other” creative projects (Chari’s is making coloring books, Damion’s is music), thoughts on cooking, and so much more.
What is Creativity?
- Chari: Being inspired by life and sharing information in a way that helps others. It’s the difference between art for arts sake and art for people’s sake
- Damion: The ability to explore ideas and situations, be adaptable, and look at things from different angles
What Stops People from Being Creative
- Chari: Fear, money, stress
- Damion: Procrastination
Tapping into Your Creativity
- Damion: Work on the things you can control and stop worrying about the things you can’t. You may come up with solutions when doing other things
- Chari: Running, exercise, brainstorming
- Damion: Spend time along, even if it’s only for 5 or 10 minutes
- Chari: Give yourself permission to explore
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Goals
- Damion: Challenge yourself. Find 15 red things, 10 things, and why are they connected. See how they tell a story about you
- Chari: Take 15 minutes to do what you want to do for yourself
Final Thoughts
- Damion: It’s okay to give yourself permission to enjoy things/be creative
- Chari: Just do it!
Links
- Learn more about Chari Pere and Damion Taylor
- Connect with Chari Pere, Damion Taylor, and Debra Eckerling on LinkedIn
- Read my article on Cathy Heller.
- Join the Write On Online Facebook Group
- Check out Taste Buds with Deb.
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Deb’s Goal Strategy for Event Attendees
- Get your copy of my latest book, Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals. Then join the Your Goal Guide Facebook group
How do you tap into your creativity? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
On August 21 we’re talking about courage with Alison Arnoff, Rusty Gaillard, and Iris Goldfeder. Join us every Monday at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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