StevePavlina.com Podcast #020 - Creative Self-Expression (Blog)

[impaul99]

Originally Posted by Andrew Brunelle

I love it when I get in these flow states, be it writing, thinking, or performing comedy, it is something that is unmistakable. One problem I'm having, however, is it seems like I have too many passions. I like to write, speak, perform comedy, nutrition, and I'm also getting deep into Zen right now. They say the jack of all trades is a master of none, so if I can find a way to align all these interests into one career, I think I could be on my way. I just need to listen for the answer. Time will tell, I know, and these podcasts/articles help to clarify. All I really need to do is be myself and get paid for it. Wish me luck

I just launched my blog which will pretty much help people like you make money do what you love. It's called Inspired Money Maker. It might help you out a bit once I get all these articles in my head typed up. I'm a scanner just like you so I know exactly what you mean about the "jack of all trades" problem.

[yinhong]

What a moving experience. Normally inspiration reigns over me after I've read a Steve Pavlina article; but this experience was unique. It resonated with me to the point where I suddenly found myself in tears, around the part where Steve starts talking about joy without the money, talent or contribution. I'm quite a sensitive, empathic person usually but I never thought I would cry over 'just' a podcast.

It was an unusual crying experience i.e. I wasn't crying because I was sad. Whilst I was crying I didn't have any sad thoughts. In fact, I remember thinking to myself, "This is really odd. Why am I suddenly crying? My life is pretty good at the moment.". I couldn't help it. I think the act of crying was actually my true self yearning to be in balance in the four quadrants.

The podcast really made me think about what I'm doing (University student studying for a Computer Science degree), and why I'm doing it. I don't know for certain yet what my true values are, I just know that this podcast has made me realise that I don't want to go into a career where I'm motivated solely by money. Its clear to me that I need to discover what my personal values are but I don't know how. I'm worried that if I don't clarify what my heart really wants, and soon, then I'll just end up numbing the experience out and forgetting its yearning.

One odd thing I noticed: normally when I'm listening to an audio file, especially a spoken podcast, during the podcast, something triggers off a thought. During the moments when this thought is running through my mind, I find that I can concentrate only on that thought; Its like inside my head the audio file's volume has been turned down and my thought volume turned to max. This happens in a lot of scenarios like working whilst listening to music, listening to other audio programs, when watching tv etc. However, during this podcast I found myself again thinking about other things but oddly I realised that I was, at the same time, still able to completely listen and take in every word that Steve was saying.

[supertom]

I have to say that this is my favorite SP article/podcast. Its flows smoothly, and it inspires.


I also have to ask did steve use a program or training to improve his voice ???

[Jonathan Mead]

This is my favorite podcast by far. If I could only choose one of Steve's podcasts to recommend to someone, this would be it.

Great work Steve, I'm sure you inspired many people (including me) with this podcast. =)

[Paul C]

I also remember this podcast being a favorite of mine as well. And seeing this thread again reminds me to listen to it again. See if there's something that I would understand differently this time around.

[Douglas Eby]

Thanks for a stimulating reminder that we can creatively express multiple talents through many different forms. And within many time frames.

In her article What is a Scanner?, Barbara Sher writes about people who "love to read and write, to fix and invent things, to design projects and businesses, to cook and sing, and to create the perfect dinner party. (They don’t love to do one thing or the other; they love them all.)

"To Scanners the world is like a big candy store full of fascinating opportunities, and all they want is to reach out and stuff their pockets."

But, she warns, "Scanners are starving in the candy store. They believe they’re allowed to pursue only one path. But they want them all. If they force themselves to make a choice, they are forever discontented."

[supertom]

im sooo a scanner, glad i found that article, i think the best thing for me to do is to have financial freedom, do i can persue other things, like for one, i love to study specific cities,(dont know what the field is called) and i awnt to spend like a year living in different cities that would be cool

[uberinquisitive]

Steve, this podcast contained some of the most practical bits of info I've EVER received.

I've used the "do what you love and the money will follow" argument before, but I secretly believed it was just self-motivating hype. This podcast very clearly laid out the reasoning, and basically squashed all the "yea, but..." arguments I had been harboring for years.

On top of that, I could feel the conviction in your voice. That made a big difference for me. The way the words flowed out, how ideas were expressed with such clarity and authenticity - I needed that to smoke bomb out all the remaining cockroaches in my beliefs.

This podcast, plus the courage article, have been extremely helpful. Thank you.