EP295: The Tortured Artist - An In-Depth Discussion on What It Means to be a Creative w/ Prince

EP295: The Tortured Artist - An In-Depth Discussion on What It Means to be a Creative w/ Prince

Author: Daniel DiPiazza April 21, 2023 Duration: 1:22:55

The New Wave Podcast: Daily Conversations On Web3.0, Business, Psychology, Psychedelics & More. A Show For People Seeking Spiritual, Psychological And Financial Sovereignty. Hosted By Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Daniel DiPiazza. 

In this episode, Daniel is joined by Prince in an in-depth exploration of the Artist archetype.

What does it mean to be a creative individual? How should you look at yourself and your followers? Is it better to focus on producing at a high volume or just put out a gem or two in a decade?

Another key topic is that of self-sabotage and avoiding your true artistic calling: why are we sometimes afraid to follow our own vision even when we know it's the right thing to do?

Both Daniel and Prince have a profilic creative career behind them and this episode they offer reflections on their experience so far and what it means to be a creative

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⌛Timestamps⌛

(06:51) Danie's struggles with remaining an authentic writer throughout his creative career
(07:54) You have to love what you're doing to be good at it
(11:41) Facing the fear of failure when doing what you want to do now as opposed to what worked in the past
(17:09) The insanity of not trusting yourself to do the things you know you want to do
(24:13) As an artist, should your output be as frequent as possible, or should you focus on the home-runs?
(30:50) The importance of building a catalogue
(35:35) What is your responsibility to deliver work that your audience EXPECTS of you?
(42:26) As bizarre as it sounds, sometimes people are terrified of their own potential success
(51:26) You may think you have time to produce work strategically over a long period of time, but it might be better to just get it out now
(53:22) There's your fans, but one of the most important legacies you can leave is the one your leave for your FAMILY
(55:15) Creatives have a need to put themselves out there, but they are somewhat of a minority in doing this
(56:08) Prince was never big on the word "artist" to describe himself
(01:02:43) Daniel is almost 35: with age, artistic reinvention is inevitable
(01:06:31) At the end of the day, none of what we do is eternal, it's up to you to give meaning to your own work

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Daniel DiPiazza hosts The New Wave Podcast, a space for exploring the ideas reshaping how we live and work. Each episode moves through interconnected themes like the practical realities of Web 3.0 and cryptocurrency, but the discussions don't stop at technology. They extend into the personal shifts required to navigate this new landscape, touching on psychology, spirituality, and the pursuit of personal sovereignty. You'll hear candid conversations that feel more like a dialogue among friends than a formal interview, offering unfiltered access to a range of thinkers and doers. The aim is to provide actionable perspectives that feel immediately relevant, whether you're building a business, seeking personal growth, or simply trying to understand the forces altering our world. This podcast operates on the belief that adapting to rapid change requires a blend of external knowledge and internal clarity. So if you're looking for a resource that connects the dots between market trends and mindset, where advice is grounded and the future feels approachable rather than intimidating, you've found it. The tide is indeed rising, and these conversations are designed to help you navigate the currents.
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