Substack - The Creative Life Newsletterhttps://www.jimkroft.substackWelcome back guys! If you'd like to support the podcast, taking a moment to rate and review is so very appreciated! JimTODAY'S EPISODEWe’ve been sold a lie: that creativity is a goal, something you reach if you hustle hard enough, suffer long enough, sacrifice deep enough.But here’s the truth: that path doesn’t just fail you — it erodes life itself.This episode is about breaking free from the outcome-obsessed culture that keeps us trapped on the treadmill of productivity, and rediscovering creativity as a way of living — something to embody, nurture, and expand every single day.Whether you’re building a project, chasing a dream, or simply trying to reconnect with joy in the process, this episode is about choosing immersion over obsession — and reclaiming your creativity as part of life itself.What's Inside: Why obsession kills creativity — and immersion sustains it⏳ How chasing goals too hard makes life itself vanish❤️ Why joy, love, and connection are fuel for breakthroughs How to stop running after the rainbow and actually live under it Why creativity isn’t a goal — it’s a way of being aliveI'm your host, Jim. If you're ready, then let's dive in! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/jimkroft Spotify Music:spoti.fi/4aHoI0Y Instagram:https://bit.ly/3Scy6S3Today's music is from Artlist.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★