Episode 93Feb 26, 2025· 56:20
⏱️ Making Time: Creativity over Productivity — with Maria Bowler
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How do we stay creative — when there’s so much to do and so much at stake?
Today I’m joined by writer, coach, and retreat leader Maria Bowler for a practical and philosophical conversation about:
The difference between productivity & creativity
Why we don’t want to focus on “being efficient” or “maximizing ROI”
How to actually be present (without feeling like you’re just being told to “be present”)
The pain of alienation & how it permeates our daily lives
Distinguishing between creative friction & oppressive friction
Why creating more isn’t about doing less
How to stretch time, lose track of it, and be with yourself beyond the clock
What Maria thinks about social media this year
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How do we stay creative — when there’s so much to do and so much at stake?
Today I’m joined by writer, coach, and retreat leader Maria Bowler for a practical and philosophical conversation about:
The difference between productivity & creativity
Why we don’t want to focus on “being efficient” or “maximizing ROI”
How to actually be present (without feeling like you’re just being told to “be present”)
The pain of…
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