Rich Kirkpatrick | Create - Believe - Lead

Rich Kirkpatrick | Create - Believe - Lead

Sometimes it's not practical to read from a screen. Listen to Rich Kirkpatrick read his blog posts about the creative process, leadership, and how these intersect with everyday life and faith. Episodes are short, ranging from five to ten minutes. Rich is the author of MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. Every one of us is creative, but how do we unlock it? In his blog and book, Rich shows you how you can transform your ideas from imagination to creation. You can find Rich or his book at RKblog.com or on Amazon.

Episodes

October 31, 2023 4 mins

There is nothing like being physically present with people. No amount of snail mail or online social networking bonds us like a meal, a walk, or chat over a fire pit. Being seen requires proximity. But do we still know what it’s like to be seen?

Learn more about my book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic on this link. It is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook.

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An open mind is a disciplined one. Hustle drives us to worship certainty instead of truth found in nuance. The creative process shows us how.

Learn more about my book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic on this link. It is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook.

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What do you do when you are waiting for the diagnosis? It is inevitable. We all end up in the in-between throughout our lives. How do we get through it?

Learn more about my book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic on this link. It is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook.

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We see the leaps and forget the steps. In this episode, hear how and why the unseen iterations matter to creative genius.

Learn more about my book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic on this link. It is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook.

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Creativity, like my puppy, has three distinct faces: curiosity, dissatisfaction, and joy. Express these to attract others to your creation.

Learn more about my book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic on this link. It is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook.

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Welcome to Season 2 and Happy New Year!

This first blog/podcast of the year is about the tension between moving fast or being present. How do we balance those in our creative process? Be sure to get my new book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. It's now on Audible, Spotify and many other audiobook sites and the paperback is on Amazon or where books are sold.

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We all think change is something we fear. But what we actually fear is the loss it brings. I share a list of five principles to remember about change, maximizing your creative potential.

My book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic, is not available in three formats.

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Everyone seems to think our best ideas seem to come to us on their own, but the truth is this. It takes a lot of unseen effort and patience to bring them. Included are five exercises to grow you ideas!

You can find my new book at this link:  MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic.

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Let’s be intentional about regaining the muscles of social connection lost in the social distancing we endured. Here are three ways I'm attempting to exercise just that.

You can find my new book at this link:  MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic.

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What we see in our world is the rejection and hypersensitivity toward anything that feels awkward. However, is my awkward feeling because of conscience or comfort?

Have you seen it yet? My book, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic, is out! 

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July 22, 2022 8 mins

This is an excerpt from my new book: MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. In my book, I write about the creative process and my three steps, The Dream, The Sandbox, and The Story. The excerpt refers to The Sandbox, where we develop our ideas.

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Learn why work seems meaningful to some and not to others. It's all about being an employee or creator. How will you choose?

RKblog.com - Blog posted February 14, 2022

My book - MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic

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Learn the science of making brainstorming effective.

RKblog.com - Blog posted January 24, 2022

My book - MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic

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