How you can be more creative by taking a long walk (w/ Craig Mod)
Summary
Photographer and writer Craig Mod discusses how long walks serve as a powerful tool for focus, presence, and creativity. He shares his rules for staying present, the value of cultivating boredom, and how walking fosters deep interactions and a unique perspective on places. Craig also explores the difference between solo and group walks and connects his personal philosophy to broader social conditions like Japan's social safety net and the concept of "Yoyu," or abundance.Episode description
What do we gain from a long walk? Craig Mod is a photographer and writer who has done treks and pilgrimages around the world. From the Camino de Santiago to the Old Tōkaidō Road, Craig Mod transforms the simple act of walking into a meditative journey and creative practice. In his new book, Things Become Other Things, Craig chronicles a long distance journey on foot in Japan where he lives. In this conversation, Craig talks about the presence, mindset, and meditation of walking. He talks about the role that boredom plays in sparking creativity and the social conditions that allow for people to have the time, space, and flexibility to pursue their best selves.
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Host: Chris Duffy (@chrisiduffy | chrisduffycomedy.com)
Guest: Craig Mod (Instagram: @craigmod | LinkedIn: @craigmod | Website: craigmod.com)
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Books by Craig Mod (craigmod.com/books)
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