The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

In this episode, we're privileged to have Tiago Forte, a productivity expert and founder of Forte Labs. Tiago shares his profound insights on 'Building a Second Brain', a methodology he developed to help individuals become more productive and creative. He emphasizes the role of digital note-taking and knowledge management in achieving success. Tiago Forte is a thought leader in the realm of produc...

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Annie Murphy Paul, an acclaimed author and a graduate of Columbia University's School of Journalism. Annie has a keen interest in the science of learning, a topic she has extensively explored in her work. Annie shares her journey of writing a book about the science of learning. She discusses the challenges she faced in finding a big idea that could pull toge...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a thought-provoking conversation with Cal Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Newport delves into the concept of a world without email, exploring how our current approach to knowledge work is broken and how we can fix it. Discover how Newport, the author of seven books, includi...

Sönke Ahrens has developed a method for you to organize your ideas and notes in the most efficient way possible. Using psychological insight and battle-tested techniques, Sönke's insight will help you accomplish more and learn faster. If you're a writer, a student or anyone who reads and writes, you'll definitely want to grab a pen and pad for this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Today, we're thrilled to have Steven Kotler, a best-selling author and peak performance expert. Steven is the author of the best-selling book 'The Art of Impossible', a guide that explores the science of achieving the impossible. In this episode, Steven delves into the neurobiology of peak performance, emphasizing the role of curiosity, passion, and purpose in achieving success. He demystifies the...

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. In this episode, he gives us a first-hand look into the inspiration that sparked his creation of the Bullet Journal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money is a byproduct. It’s a byproduct of value creation. Really the biggest way to deliver that value is to create a compelling vision. I think vision is the rarest commodity that there is in the world. When we’re in scarcity it’s hard to have vision. But if you can be more abundant, what you realize is that vision is what drives the most value. – Garrett Gunderson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Tara McMullin is a speaker, writer and host of the What Works podcast. In this episode, Tara shares a refreshing and grounded antidote to our culture's relentless pursuit of more. Take a listen to learn how to determine what is driving your own pursuit of more and how you can shift into a healthy gear, doing more of what works and without the shame of not succeeding overnight. Hosted on Acast. See...

Ananta Ripa Ajmera returns to the show, this time to give us an even deeper look into her personal journey of overcoming trauma through the power of love. She shares a wealth of daily rituals, mindsets and beliefs that will deepen your spiritual practices and help you reconnect with your higher self and fulfill your divine purpose. Listen to Part 1 of this episode - The Way of The Goddess - Part 1...

Jim Bunch talks about rapid transformation, why will power fails to change the behavior of 96% of people and, how you can design your environment for optimal performance and and creativity. Jim Bunch is the founder of  The Ultimate Game of Life  and has been a leader in the coaching and personal transformation industry for over 20 Years. Also referred to as "The Ultimate Life Entrepreneu...

Ananta Ripa Ajmera returns to the show, this time to give us an even deeper look into her personal journey of overcoming trauma through the power of love. She shares a wealth of daily rituals, mindsets and beliefs that will deepen your spiritual practices and help you reconnect with your higher self and fulfill your divine purpose. Listen to Part 2 of this episode - The Way of The Goddess - Part 2...

Risk tolerance is essential for anyone looking to achieve any goal – personal professional. It's the ability to face uncertainty and risk with a cool head and make calculated decisions, even in the face of potential failure. Without risk tolerance, it's impossible to take chances and reach new heights. In this episode of The Unmistakable Creativity Hour, we'll explore risk tolerance and how to dev...

Bill Deresiewicz takes us on a fascinating journey through over 30 years of razor-sharp reflection on culture and society. How is the internet changing us? Why should we go to college? What is the purpose of art? What does it mean to be an individual and how do we retain our individuality in such a networked society? These are a few of the piercing yet fundamental questions you will hear dissected...

Join us on Unmistakable Creative as we delve into the mind of Daniel Lieberman, a distinguished professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. In this episode, Lieberman unravels the mystery of a single neurotransmitter in our brain that drives our desires, decisions, emotions, and behaviors. This fascinating h...

According to a survey of 2000 adults, the average American hasn’t made a new friend in the last five years, and yet, 45% of people would go out of their way to make a new friend if they only knew how. Marisa Franco is here to help you not be a part of these statistics. Armed with the best of psychology and the science of attachment, she provides us with an easily digestible solution to making (and...

We have apps telling us who we should date, what music to listen to and which route to take to work, but no algorithm or AI can tell us who we should marry, where we should live or at what age we should have children. According to economist Russ Roberts, these decisions are borne of the necessity to solve life's wild problems. They aren't decisions made by us but rather by who we want to be. They...

In this remarkable episode of Unmistakable Creative, we have the pleasure of hosting the brilliant entrepreneur and innovator, Jim McKelvey. Prepare to be inspired as McKelvey shares his insights on building an unbeatable business one crazy idea at a time. McKelvey, the co-founder of Square, one of the world's leading payment processing companies, takes us on his entrepreneurial journey. From star...

George McGraw is the founder of DIGDEEP, a non-profit focused on solving the water crisis in America. There are 2.2 million+ Americans who don't have access to the sinks, showers and bathtubs that the rest of us take for granted. George shares the sobering financial and human cost of this dilemma and what needs to be done to fix it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The adjustment to college life can be difficult. You're expected to balance classes, social activities, and a newfound independence, all while trying to figure out who you are and what you want from life. In this episode of The Unmistakable Creativity Hour, we'll be giving freshmen-specific advice on how to make the most of their time in college. From making friends to studying effectively, we'll...

Dandapani realized at the age of 4 that he wanted be a monk. He saw it as the most efficient path to enlightenment. But it wasn’t until completing an electrical engineering degree and meeting his Guru that he joined a monastery, where he decided not to renew his vows after 10 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Melanie Salmon had been practicing medicine for over 40 years when she could no longer ignore the fact that treating psycho-emotional pain with pharmaceutical drugs was an inadequate fix to deeper problems. This is when she walked away from medicine in search of healing. Find out what she discovered and how today she has helped thousands of traumatized patients find peace and healing through Q...

Andrea Nakayama's passion for functional nutrition began through personal tragedy. Her husband, Isamu, was diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor with a life expectancy of 6 months while she was pregnant with their first child. It was through the trying experience of prolonging his life for another 2 years that she discovered a burning passion to transform the health industry. In this episode, you'll...

Success is often thought of in terms of numbers and metrics. But what numbers and metrics should you actually be focusing on? There are a lot of options out there, and it can be tough to know which ones are the most important. In this episode of The Unmistakable Creativity Hour, we'll discuss some key metrics that you should be measuring for success. We'll talk about why they're important, and how...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dan Millman, a world-renowned author and former world-champion athlete. Known for his book 'Way of the Peaceful Warrior,' which was adapted into a film in 2006, Millman shares his journey from being a gymnast and martial artist to becoming a yoga enthusiast and prolific author. His books, translated into 29 languages, have touched millions of lives wor...

Luvvie Ajayi Jones believes that in order to make any meaningful changes in our lives, we need to become troublemakers who are unafraid and unashamed. Luvvie is a professional troublemaker herself, inspiring others around the world to take up space, believe in themselves, challenge societal norms and live audaciously in spite of their circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...