I’m good at making excuses why I can’t move forward at 63. A retired artist sitting with brush in hand, tired and can’t get motivated or inspired to figure out which direction go or how to put one foot in front of another..am I too old, no? But my tiredness says yes…security nope, one day at a time. I’ve listened to so many of these talks…and it’s still not sinking in to motivation to get on it….the lie…yup
Been waiting for this, just got his new book on pre-order and read the first chapter snippet last night. And I’m buzzing for the release this Thursday. Love the idea of the seven levers and how to incorporate this into making a new shift in my creative itch I’ve had for 4 years, this feels like the best advice to steer me straight and get out of my own way. Came across Chase after his last appearance on the show around 5 years ago and bought Creative Calling which was awesome. Can’t wait to dive in. Thanks guys 👌🏼
Rich, I will be forever grateful that I accidentally came across your ultraman book 18 months ago and it has changed my life for the better in every aspect, culminating in running a 100 mile race last saturday finishing in 11th place (top 8pc). This was with no running prior and 43 years alive. I read your blog 'time to man up' frequently and am working through Julia Camerons book, The Artists Way (have you had her on your podcast?). Working in finance for 15 years ruined my brain and body and am currently in the middle of transforming back to the creative version of myself I lost. Looking forward to your next book. What is the subject of it? Joe
Incredible stuff Joe. What a story! Keep telling it. Julia has been on my list forever. It will happen at some point. Keep us all posted. Just the beginning!
Hope you enjoy the conversation. Chase is a legend in the creative space and lots here on unlocking our creativity, reinvention, and identifying & overcoming our blocks
I’m good at making excuses why I can’t move forward at 63. A retired artist sitting with brush in hand, tired and can’t get motivated or inspired to figure out which direction go or how to put one foot in front of another..am I too old, no? But my tiredness says yes…security nope, one day at a time. I’ve listened to so many of these talks…and it’s still not sinking in to motivation to get on it….the lie…yup
Stop waiting for motivation. The key is to just ACT. Just move the brush. One simple stroke to break the pattern. Mood follows ACTION. Everything else is just a STORY you are telling yourself. A story that isn’t true. Start telling a new story.
Old, young, youth, senior, pensioner, etc...society's labels followed by society's expectations of those labels. I am going to ignore them. You are not old nor young....just alive. Enjoy it!
