Overcoming and Finding Creativity
Show Notes:
Episode Title: Overcoming and Finding Creativity
Episode Number: 2
Host: Veronica Ann
Podcast Episode 2: Rediscovering E.L.I.T.E.: Writing, Resilience, and Reflection
Release Date: 9/30/2024
Episode Overview:
In today’s episode, we explore the early stages of launching the E.L.I.T.E. brand and how reconnecting with my passion for writing plays a key role in this journey. We'll discuss two blog posts: Beginning E.L.I.T.E. and Pandemonium to E.L.I.T.E., touching on the power of authenticity, overcoming mistakes, and striving for personal growth. Along the way, we’ll dive into quotes from Tony Robbins and Isaac Babel, both of whom embody different aspects of the E.L.I.T.E. mindset.
Key Topics Covered:
Reconnecting with Writing:
Personal reflections on rediscovering the joy of writing after years of focusing on practicality.
The trauma of receiving an F in college for over-writing and how that shaped my relationship with creative writing.
The importance of balancing creativity with following instructions.
What is E.L.I.T.E.?
The evolving definition of the E.L.I.T.E. mindset and how it can mean something different for everyone.
E.L.I.T.E. as a flexible acronym or concept, and how you can define it in your own life.
Tony Robbins and the Power of Positivity:
Exploring Tony Robbins' quote: "Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited about what could go right."
How fear can paralyze creativity and how focusing on potential positive outcomes can help push through that fear.
A brief overview of Tony Robbins' background and his journey to becoming a world-renowned motivational speaker.
Pandemonium to E.L.I.T.E.:
A personal story about almost making a critical mistake in launching the E.L.I.T.E. brand (leaving out the period in the acronym).
Learning to move forward and embody the E.L.I.T.E. mindset even in the face of small setbacks.
Isaac Babel and the Importance of Precision:
A deep dive into Isaac Babel’s quote: "No iron can pierce the heart with such force as a period put just at the right place."
Babel’s life story, his struggles under Soviet repression, and his literary impact.
How Babel’s commitment to his art, despite adversity, exemplifies living an E.L.I.T.E. life.
Quotes of the Episode:
Tony Robbins: "Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited about what could go right."
Isaac Babel: "No iron can pierce the heart with such force as a period put just at the right place."
Resources Mentioned:
Tony Robbins' Biography: Link to more information on Tony Robbins
Isaac Babel's Biography and Works: Link to more information on Isaac Babel
Takeaways:
Writing can be a cathartic and powerful form of self-expression, even after years of creative block.
The E.L.I.T.E. mindset is a flexible concept—embrace it in your own unique way, and don’t be afraid to evolve it as you grow.
Overcoming mistakes and setbacks, no matter how small, is a vital part of any journey.
Quotes from figures like Tony Robbins and Isaac Babel offer wisdom that can help guide our paths toward excellence.