Somebody recently asked me what my biggest strength in life is.

And there's a half a dozen ways to answer that.

I can say my ability to throw objects in trash cans from far distances, which is a true thing.

I'm quite good at.

It's also being willing to be embarrassed in front of lots of people.

I have a thick skin for that.

But joking aside, I had to sit there for a second.

And the answer I came up with was this, was being comfortable, being uncomfortable.

Hey, before we get into today's episode, I've got something to share.

Life isn't about finding fulfillment and success.

It's about creating it.

To that end, I've got a new book out, and it's called Creative Calling.

It became an instant bestseller when it was released earlier this September.

And for those of you listen to the podcast, if you dig this podcast, then this book is

the perfect companion. I mean perfect. Because it takes the ideas we discuss here on the show

and it organizes them. It takes my life of learning and studying creativity, talking to hundreds of

the world's top creators in so many disciplines,

and it organizes these ideas in a really clever and very practical way that I know will help you take action in pursuit of your dreams.

So my ask is that you pick up a copy or two or pack 10. I'm going to try to be coy.

But here's why this is not about a transaction.

This is about a message and a movement.

You see, creativity is a force inside of every person,

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