What does it truly mean to live a creative life? In this episode, We sit down with Dave Gray—author, visual thinker, and founder of XPLANE—to explore the art of flourishing through creativity.

Dave shares insights on how writing books became his way of learning, why unlearning is essential for growth, and how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of creative work. We dive deep into liminal thinking, financial stability as a foundation for creativity, and what it really means to live well.

In This Episode:
- The journey of writing and learning through teaching
- Defining what a creative life really looks like
- The nature of creative projects and embracing uncertainty
- Navigating slumps in creativity
- Financial freedom as a foundation for creative expression
- Liminal thinking and the power of unlearning
- The trade-offs of creative work
- What it means to live well

Key Quotes:
"You can create a life as a doctor or a lawyer."
"The creative life isn't always a happy one."
"Start by loving what you do."

About Dave Gray:
Dave Gray is the founder of XPLANE, a design consultancy, and author of "Liminal Thinking," "The Connected Company," and "Gamestorming." He's a pioneer in visual thinking and organizational design.
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