Episode Summary
In this episode of Renegades of Flow, Bernie and Emily explore the concept of breakthroughs, drawing insights from their recent “Creator Write Club Goal Setting”, an online workshop they run as part of Creator Write Club.
They discuss how creating space and embracing chaos can lead to personal and creative breakthroughs.
Emily shares a Zen story about emptying one’s cup to make room for new knowledge, and Bernie reflects on his journey of reading and gaining clarity.
They deconstruct the challenges of overcoming mental blocks, the importance of routine, and the role of meditation in nurturing our creativity.
Listen out for simple and practical strategies for achieving your micro breakthroughs in your workflow.
Timeline Summary
00:37 Introduction: Bernie and Emily catch up and share recent experiences.
02:05 Workshop Recap of the “Creator Write Club Goal Setting” online workshop.
03:47 Zen Story: Emily shares a Zen story about emptying one’s cup.
04:58 Reading Habits: Bernie reflects on his reading journey and gaining clarity.
07:12 Mindless Activities: Emily discusses how physical activities can spark creativity.
10:13 Meditation Practices: Bernie and Emily share their meditation techniques.
13:57 Writing Routine: Bernie talks about his daily writing habit and its impact.
17:56 System Design: Emily explains her approach to designing and maintaining systems.
22:13 Collaborative Ideas: Bernie and Emily discuss the importance of collaboration and idea sharing.
Detailed Episode Breakdown
Introduction and Recent Events 00:37
Bernie and Emily start with a light-hearted catch-up, discussing the recent eclipse and its effects.
Insights from the Workshop 02:05
They delve into the “Create a Write” workshop, highlighting key takeaways about writing processes and overcoming creative blocks.
Zen Philosophy 03:47
Emily shares a Zen story that emphasizes the importance of making space for new knowledge, setting the stage for a discussion on mental clarity.
Bernie’s Reading Journey 04:58
Bernie recounts his shift from consuming numerous books to focusing deeply on a few, which has helped him achieve greater clarity and insights.
Physical Activities and Creativity 07:12
Emily suggests engaging in physical activities can help clear the mind and nurture creative breakthroughs.
Meditation Techniques 10:13
Both hosts discuss their meditation practices and share tips to clear mental clutter and enhance focus.
Daily Writing Habits 13:57
Bernie emphasizes the power of daily writing routines in maintaining mental clarity and generating new ideas.
System Design and Adaptation 17:56
Emily explains her approach to constantly reinventing organizational systems to keep them effective and engaging.
Collaborative Idea Generation 22:13
The conversation wraps up with Bernie and Emily reflecting on the collaborative process of idea generation and how it leads to breakthroughs.
Links & Resources
- Creator Write Club
- Insight Timer Meditation App
- 750 Words
- Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
- Why Jonathan Stark writes every day
- Urban MBA
- London Coworking Assembly Forum & Bar Camp
- Coworking Values Podcast on LinkedIn
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- Join the 7k people in the LinkedIn Coworking Group
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- Connect with Bernie on LinkedIn
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