Episode description

Some of the world’s most creative people seem to have no trouble staying creative while the rest of us find it a constant challenge.

But what if there were simple things you could be doing to lift the load and make being creative fun again?

This is why I’ve asked creative powerhouse Ben Shewry to return to the podcast.

Ben Shewry is head chef and owner of multi-award winning Melbourne restaurant, Attica. Attica has been featured several times in the The World's 50 Best Restaurants and has been named the Best Restaurant in Australia. He has also won The Age Good Food Guide’s Restaurant of the year 3 times, Chef of the Year twice, has earned 3 Michelin stars, been featured on the Netflix Series Chef’s Table and so much more.

What you probably didn’t know about Ben is that he is also a brilliant writer. His latest book, Uses for Obsession, is a memoir of his experiences in the hospitality industry.

With all of this success and all these projects, Ben has definitely found more demands on his time, and yet he still manages to keep that joy and passion with his creative work.

Ben shares:

• Some ways you can identify when a creative idea won’t work
• How to stay passionate about your creativity, even when success brings new challenges
• Why you shouldn’t get angry when people steal your creative ideas
• How to use self-doubt as a tool instead of an obstacle

Key Quotes:

"I don't see self-doubt as a negative thing. I think it needs to be controlled like anxiety does."

"The more successful you become, the harder it is to do the thing that made you successful."

“Silliness is really underrated...a bit of silliness goes a long way."

Connect with Ben on Instagram or read his latest book Uses for Obsession.

My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

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Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

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