The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.
Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge.
Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens.
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The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.
Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge.
Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens.
Listener Favorite: Stop Overthinking to Expand Your Creativity: Suzanne Weller
The Courage Effect
28 minutes
7 months ago
Listener Favorite: Stop Overthinking to Expand Your Creativity: Suzanne Weller
#43: In this episode of The Courage Effect, Suzanne Weller explores the intricate relationship between creativity and overthinking. Drawing inspiration from Rick Rubin's book “ The Creative Act”, she emphasizes the courage required to embrace creativity and the detrimental effects of overthinking on our creative processes. Suzanne discusses the importance of self-reflection, understanding our thought patterns, and creating conditions that foster creativity while addressing the roots of overthinking, such as perfectionism and low self-esteem. She offers practical strategies to break free from overthinking and cultivate a more creative mindset.
Takeaways:
Creativity requires courage and vulnerability.
Creating conditions for creativity starts with self-awareness.
Overthinking can hinder our creative potential.
Self-doubt often stems from overthinking and perfectionism.
Viewing our work as a work in progress fosters growth.
Recognizing thought patterns is crucial to overcoming overthinking.
Self-compassion enhances resilience and creativity.
Tracking our thoughts can help identify overthinking patterns.
Embracing uncertainty can lead to greater creativity.
Building a support network is vital for overcoming self-doubt.
Sound Bites:
"The creative act is courageous."
"We are all a work in progress."
"Overthinking is the enemy of creativity."
"We need to embrace uncertainty."
"Let's see overthinking for what it is."
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The Courage Effect
The Courage Effect is a show about growth and unleashing what’s possible.
Developed by our host Suzanne Weller, The Courage Effect is a place for inspiration and empowerment through conversation. Where we talk about what we’ve learned through wrangling fear, risk, and uncertainty -- no matter how big (or small) the challenge.
Whether it’s a professional reinvention, standing up for what we believe in, fighting inequality, or smaller actions like speaking to a stranger – these courageous stories move us into where change happens.
