Are there really universal laws of creativity? Doesn’t that sound too good to be true? In final episode of season one, hosts Todd Henry and Joshua Gott discuss Dave Zaboski’s five ‘Universal Laws Of Creativity’, unpacking powerful insights from the first twelve episodes. They explore the dynamics of feedback and empathy in collaborative environments, the …

Have you ever noticed those water towers, scattered across the horizon, and thought “Hmm… I wonder how those work?” Well, there’s actually lot to learn from them about how to manage your life as a creative pro. In this episode, we explore the idea of managing energy instead of time in our creative process. Our …

Are you “flying blind”? It’s rare that everything is so clear that you can see exactly what to do. In those situations it’s dangerous to just go with your gut. In creative work, you need a few external tools to help you gauge which decision is best. In this episode of Daily Creative, we explore …

How do you get the most out of your mind in the moment you need your mind the most? In this episode of Daily Creative, we delve into the power of the mind and how to maximize its potential in moments of creative need. Todd Henry is joined by guests Andy J. Pizza, Juliet Funt, …

A pervasive myth of creativity goes something like this: if it’s good, it should feel easy. But that’s never been the case… for anyone. The truth is, doing creative work is hard. Sometimes it’s like carving marble. In this episode, we explore the challenges of creativity and uncover strategies to overcome mental blocks when facing …

What was the secret weapon that made Star Wars successful? (No, it wasn’t the Death Star.) And, which Oscar-winning film’s script was almost not even written, if not for some harsh words from a friend? In this episode, we delve into the importance of healthy relationships, radical candor, and effective communication in the creative process. …

Chances are, you’re probably not taking enough shots. In this episode, we explore the importance of starting more and letting go of the pressure to finish everything. We discuss how embracing parallel creation and being unafraid to repeat ourselves can lead to brilliant work. We also hear from Becky Blades, Austin Kleon, Andy J. Pizza, …

If a butterfly flaps its wings in India, will your pizza arrive on time? In this episode, we explore the idea of interconnectedness and the role it plays in our lives and creative work. We delve into how the chaos and randomness of the world influence ideas and decision-making, and some strategies for dealing with …

What does it feel like, after years of hard work, to have Jimmy Fallon rescue your album from obscurity? And then what do you do when you realize that, for all practical purposes, it really didnt make that much of a difference? In this episode, we explore Thad Cockrell’s extraordinary journey in the music industry. …

Why would you drive a perfectly good barge through a perfectly good yacht club? In this episode of Daily Creative, we embark on a journey with Todd Henry and host Joshua Gott as they delve into the rebranding of the podcast from The Accidental Creative to Daily Creative. With the release of Todd’s 7th book, …