Dr Eric Maisel
In a recent interview I conducted with Dr. Eric Maisel, America’s top creativity coach, I asked him for his insights on starting the entrepreneurial journey. First, just a bit of background on why I choose him for this topic. I first discovered Dr. Maisel’s work some years back when I came across his book A Writer’s Space. I found many parallels between the aspiring writers he addresses in his book and myself at the start of my foray into entrepreneurship.
Starting a new path or a business venture is much like starting a novel…
It is exciting…
The drive to begin and complete the venture comes from a force within…
It’s the process of breathing life into something that doesn’t yet exist…
You pour your heart and soul into it, and you want it to be wildly successful, however, you define success personally.
Yet the uncertainty of how it’s going to turn out can be nerve wracking.
So much so, that many don’t even start the process because it’s impossible to know for certain what the end outcome will be.
In this 17 minute interview with Dr. Maisel, the tips for entrepreneurs include include:
- How to manage change and anxiety that pops up when you start your entrepreneurial venture
- Daily practices to get your most meaningful work done, especially if you are straddling a job and your business at the same time (Dr. Maisel has authored over 35 books. Needless to say, he does know a few things about getting things done!)
- The importance making meaning versus find meaning
- Why you need courage and tenacity more than you need talent to be successful
You can listen to my interview with Dr. Eric Maisel here. Enjoy!
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About Kathleen Alexander
Kathleen Alexander is a coach and consultant who shares ideas on how to innovate, thrive and do what you love through your business or career.
Thanks Kathleen, your interview with Eric Maisel is full of good advice; both in ways to think about things and practical suggestions to make changes in our lives to help us achieve our goals.
Hello Fiona
So glad you managed to listen to this. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or someone who is completing a PhD, much of our success boils down to thinking and behaviour patterns. One of my favourite parts of this interview is when Eric Maisel clearly points out that you can’t skip the steps. Good reminder for all of us when we are feeling a little disappointed with the results we are currently experiencing. It’s just a matter of process and getting to the next stage.