The Power of Embracing Your Inner Weirdo interview with Miriam Schulman
In this episode, we discuss the importance of embracing your inner weirdo and taking risks with your creativity and ideas. We explore the origins of the word "weird" and how it relates to fate and destiny. We also talk about the power of having a contrasting point of view and the obstacles of fear and negative self-talk. Tune in to learn how to challenge your fears and surround yourself with a supportive community to unlock your full creative potential.
- The word "weird" originally meant fate, destiny, or magic and should be embraced.
- To find your inner weirdo, you need to move beyond influences and not stay derivative.
- Successful ideas need to have a contrasting point of view from what came before.
- Fear is a big obstacle in owning your true point of view and creativity.
- Recognize that not all thoughts and opinions are true or need to be believed.
- Challenge fearful thoughts by asking, "What's the worst that can happen?" and "Can I handle that?"
- Surround yourself with people who support you and your point of view to take risks and embrace your inner weirdo.
Miriam Schulman is an artist and founder of The Inspiration Place, where she helps other artists learn how to profit from their passion or become better artists. She’s helped thousands of artists around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. Her art and story have been featured in major publications including Forbes, The New York Times, Art of Man, Art Journaling magazine, What Women Create as well as featured on NBC’s “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. Schulman’s forthcoming book with HarperCollins Leadership Artpreneur is scheduled to be released on January 31, 2023. The Inspiration Place podcast is in the top 1% of all podcasts and is listened to in over 100 countries
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