What if creativity isn't something you have, it's something you practice? In this conversation, Diana Alt sits down with artist, speaker, and creative mentor Mike Brennan to explore how a simple daily creative habit transformed his life after burnout and depression. Together, they unpack why creativity matters far beyond the arts and how consistent creative practice can fuel innovation, resilience, curiosity, and fulfillment at work and in life.

• How Mike rebuilt his creativity after a 10-year hiatus

• The connection between burnout, alignment, and creative expression

• Why creativity is bigger than art

• The four pillars of a sustainable creative practice

• The power of starting small and building consistency

• Creativity as a tool for innovation and problem-solving

• How play and experimentation unlock new ideas

• Lessons learned from Mike's health scare and forced pause

• Identity, purpose, and living a more colorful life

• Applying creativity within teams and organizations

⏳ Timestamps
00:00 Intro & Meet Mike Brennan
01:16 The origin of the Daily Creative Habit
04:51 Creativity, career choices, and burnout
07:04 Returning to creativity after depression
10:09 The first sketch: embracing imperfect beginnings
13:19 Why Mike picked up the sketchbook again
17:40 The four pillars of creative practice
22:43 Why consistency is so difficult
24:10 A heart attack, forced rest, and identity shifts
31:43 Why everyone is creative
38:11 Bringing creativity into teams and organizations
45:42 Creativity, purpose, and living a colorful life

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