The Gyst Life – A podcast about living your best life
by David Schmeikal
February 8, 2025 2:08 am
I explore the ongoing journey of creativity—what I call mapping the mind stream. It’s not about having all the answers or mastering every skill; it’s about navigating the ever-changing flow of thoughts, ideas, and experiences that shape our creative lives. Along the way, we uncover deeper meaning in our work, valuing meaning over mastery as we embrace the beauty of creative imperfection. You can make cool shit even if you don’t believe you have your shit together. Conversely, you can have your shit together and still find meaning and purpose missing. The truth is you don’t need to have everything figured out to create something meaningful. In fact, it’s through the messy, imperfect process that the most powerful ideas emerge. Together we will explore those ideas—honoring the raw, unfinished, and imperfect nature of creativity while finding value in the journey, not just the destination.
Recent Episodes
135 - Recalibrating Creativity
6 months ago134 - Balancing Creative Chaos and Focused Flow
8 months ago133 - Embracing the Power of Being Multi-Disciplinary
11 months ago132 - What Fuels Your Fire?
1 year ago131 - Retired and Finding Yourself Unexcited by Life's Work?
1 year ago130 - The Journey of Man is a Lonely One
1 year ago129 - After Decades of Dedicated Service, It's Time to Fill the Void
1 year ago128 - Are You at a Crossroads in Your Life?
1 year ago127 - Your Voice is An Instrument
2 years ago126 - In The Battle for Creativity, Creativity Becomes the Battle
2 years ago