What happens when the role you’ve been playing no longer tells the full story of who you are?

In this conversation, Scott Perry joins Edgar Huitema, PhD to explore identity, leadership, coaching, creativity, and the shift from performing a role to practicing a way of being. Edgar shares his experience moving from scientist to leader and realizing that what animated him most was not simply biology, but learning, exploration, and working with people.

Scott reflects on the “identity trap,” the difference between management and leadership, and why he sees himself less as a coach and more as a cornerman: someone who helps others get clear about where they are, what they want, and how to close the gap with greater ease and velocity.

Together, they explore curiosity, humility, play, conversation, and choosing the game of life and work you actually want to play.

Key Ideas Explored

The identity trapRoles matter, but they are not the whole story. We can take our roles seriously without clinging to them so tightly that they limit our growth or happiness.

Management vs. leadershipManagement often maintains the status quo. Leadership points toward something better and invites others to come along.

From role to deeper identityEdgar’s shift from scientist to leader revealed that his deeper identity was not only rooted in biology, but in learning, exploring, and working with others.

The cornerman postureScott describes his work as helping people see blind spots, reveal untapped potential, and decide what to do next.

Being and becomingWe are already sufficient as we are, and we can still practice becoming more of who we are here to be.

Play your own game“You can’t win a game you don’t want to play.” Success has to be defined on your terms, not inherited from society, family, peers, or the market.

Begin and begin againEvery conversation, project, and moment offers the chance to return to openness, curiosity, and presence.

Be interested, not interestingThe best conversations often begin when we stop trying to impress and start paying closer attention.

Quoteable Moments

“You can’t win a game you don’t want to play.”

“We can take our roles seriously without clinging to them as the whole story.”

“Management often maintains what is. Leadership points toward what might be.”

“Every moment gives us the chance to begin and begin again.”

“People don’t need you to be interesting as much as they appreciate you being interested.”

Your Turn

Where are you clinging to a role that once served you, but may now be too small for who you are becoming?

And what would change if you stopped trying to play someone else’s game and started defining success on your own terms?

Links and Resources

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Thank you Claire Machado, Duncan The Sage, and many others for tuning into my live video with Edgar Huitema, PhD! Join me for my next live video in the app.

In this conversation, Scott Perry of Creative on Purpose joins Ryan Maxwell of Chasing Maximus for a candid discussion about purpose-driven work, burnout, digital marketing BS, and the deeper work of closing the gap between where you are and what you actually want.

Scott shares how he built a successful business that looked good on paper but felt soul-sucking in practice—and how he rebuilt around conversations, generosity, right-fit relationships, and work that funds and fits the life he wants.

Together, Scott and Ryan explore identity, ancient wisdom, Stoicism, Substack, self-trust, and why knowledge is rarely the real obstacle. The real work is implementation, awareness, and becoming more of who you’ve always been.

7 Essential Takeaways

* Funnels work, but they are not the only way to build a business.

* Conversations are often the fastest path to clarity, connection, and right-fit clients.

* Closing the gap starts by defining the real problem, not chasing more information.

* Much of business growth begins by stopping what doesn’t actually matter.

* People don’t pay for information; they pay for help implementing insight.

* Purpose-driven work requires letting go of games you never chose to play.

* Becoming is often less about reinvention and more about returning to who you’ve always been.

For more conversations and principle-based guidance for building a business that funds and fits the life you actually want, subscribe to Creative on Purpose on Substack:

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Thank you Edgar Huitema, PhD, New Paths with Sparks, Duncan The Sage, and many others for tuning into my live video with Ryan Maxwell!

In this episode of Creative on Purpose Live, Scott Perry introduces a practical Stoic decision-making framework rooted in the work of Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and the three Stoic disciplines: perception, action, and will.

Scott reframes these disciplines into three simple questions:

* What’s now?What is actually happening, stripped of fear, drama, and distorted stories?

* What’s next?What can you decide and do from here?

* What matters?What choice aligns with your values, integrity, and who you seek to become?

This episode is especially useful for solopreneurs, freelancers, creatives, coaches, and anyone navigating uncertainty, overwhelm, or the pressure to make the “right” move.

Key Ideas

Trying to make the “best” decision can keep you stuck. The Stoic approach is not about certainty or control. It is about clarity, character, and aligned action.

Epictetus’ Stoic fork reminds us that some things are within our control, and most things are not. We cannot control outcomes, other people, economic forces, health, weather, or circumstances. But we can practice control over how we see things, what we decide to do next, and how we respond to what happens.

Marcus Aurelius’ three disciplines — perception, action, and will — offer a practical operating system for modern life and work. Scott translates these into the Decision Triangle: What’s now? What’s next? What matters?

A stressful situation becomes more workable when you strip away catastrophizing. “I’m going to fail and lose everything” becomes “I don’t have enough gigs on the calendar to pay the bills this month.” One is panic. The other is a solvable problem.

The outcome is never fully in your control. Your responsibility is to see clearly, act with integrity, and accept what happens next without giving up your agency.

Listener Takeaways

By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to:

* Understand the Stoic fork and why it matters for decision-making

* Apply the three Stoic disciplines to real-world problems

* Use the Decision Triangle to reframe overwhelm into clear action

* Separate what is actually happening from the story you’re telling about it

* Make choices that align with your values instead of reacting from fear

* Accept outcomes without surrendering responsibility

Estimated Chapter Markers

0:00 Welcome to Creative on Purpose Live2:20 Why Stoicism still matters today6:30 The Stoic fork: what you control and what you don’t12:45 The three Stoic disciplines: perception, action, and will18:10 Why “making better decisions” can become a trap21:20 The Decision Triangle: What’s now? What’s next? What matters?26:45 A freelancer’s real-world decision-making example31:40 Turning panic into a solvable problem35:20 Choosing the next right action39:00 Why outcomes are not fully within your control42:15 Make decisions better, not perfect45:00 Closing invitation and next steps

Resources Mentioned

* Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

* The Enchiridion by Epictetus

* The Art of Living, Sharon Lebell’s interpretation of Epictetus

* Onward by Scott Perry

* Annie Duke’s work on decision-making

* Chip and Dan Heath’s work on decisions

* Shane Parrish and Farnam Street

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In this conversation, Scott Perry and @robopulp explore a more human way to build an audience and grow meaningful work. Drawing on lessons from Seth Godin, altMBA, the Marketing Seminar, and his own journey from professional guitarist to writer, coach, and Cornerman, Scott unpacks what creators often get wrong about clarity, positioning, sales, and platform strategy.

This episode gets into the tension many writers, artists, and solopreneurs feel when online attention starts rewarding the wrong things. Instead of chasing trends or forcing yourself into a narrow niche, Scott makes the case for a different approach: get clear enough about who you are, what you do best, and where you belong, then keep showing up in service to the right people.

You’ll also hear why Scott believes Substack is a better fit than most social platforms for thoughtful creators, why “niching down” can be less useful than strong positioning, and how ethical marketing is really about telling true stories to people whose lives would be better because of them.

This is a conversation for anyone trying to build a body of work, attract the right audience, and make a living by making a difference.

In this episode:

* Why external validation can pull creators away from the work that matters most

* Scott’s path from music and teaching into coaching and writing

* The difference between impact and easy-to-measure online metrics

* Why clarity often comes through conversation and experimentation

* The distinction between technician, mentor, and Cornerman

* Why positioning matters more than niching

* What makes Substack different from X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

* How Scott defines ethical marketing and clean sales

* Why needy marketing repels people

* The power of serving a smallest viable audience

Memorable idea from the episodeYou do not need a massive audience. You need enough of the right people to connect with the difference only you can make.

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More than you might think.

In this episode, Creative on Purpose’s Scott Perry sits down with Bruce C. Bryan —author of Turning Tables: Everything I Needed to Know About Business I Learned as a Server, host of Naturally Curious, and owner of Five Points Creative—for a rich conversation about service, storytelling, branding, and what it really takes to build a meaningful body of work.

Bruce shares how his early love of radio evolved into a career in broadcasting, marketing, and authorship, and why the lessons he learned in restaurants kept showing up everywhere else in business. Together, Scott and Bruce explore the connection between service and sales, why great marketing is really about solving problems, and how the hardest part of creating something meaningful is often not making it—but getting the word out after it’s done.

This conversation also digs into the difference between trying to be interesting and actually being interested, why branding is more about the customer than the creator, and what purpose-driven solopreneurs need to remember if they want to make a difference without losing themselves in performance, hype, or self-promotion.

Bruce’s closing takeaway says it all: bring value. If you do that consistently, generously, and with integrity, good things tend to follow.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

* How Bruce’s career came full circle from childhood radio dreams to podcasting and authorship

* Why hospitality teaches powerful business lessons

* The link between curiosity, listening, and meaningful work

* Why writing the book is only part of the job

* How ethical marketing can be an act of service

* Why the best brands help the customer feel seen, capable, and empowered

* What purpose-driven creators should focus on next: bringing value

Links & ResourcesBruce Bryan: brucecbryan.comSubscribe to the Creative on Purpose Substack:

Subscribe to the Creative on Purpose YouTube channel for more conversations on work that matters and the art of living.

Go Further

If this episode resonated, subscribe to Creative on Purpose on Substack and on YouTube for more conversations about work that matters, ethical marketing, and building a business that fits your life.

Thank You!

Thank you Penny Harris ACC, Duncan The Sage, Claire Machado, and many others for tuning into my live video with Bruce C. Bryan! Join me for my next live video in the app.

More often, it’s fear, overthinking, false stories, and the hope that clarity will arrive before commitment is required.

In this conversation, Creative on Purpose’s Scott Perry joins Judith Röhrle of The Ocean Says Hi to talk about his book, Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference, and the deeper challenge behind meaningful work: choosing to begin even when fear is present.

Scott unpacks why fear is often a sign that you’re pointed toward something worth exploring, why mindset tends to follow action rather than precede it, and why so many smart, capable people sabotage themselves by chasing certainty, waiting for readiness, or clinging to stories that no longer serve them.

They also explore the role of relationships in growth, the value of small honest steps, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who share your values and call you forward.

This episode is for solopreneurs, creatives, coaches, and difference-makers who want to stop waiting, start moving, and do work that matters with more courage and clarity.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

* What “intrepid” really means

* Why fear can function as a compass

* The difference between motivation and commitment

* Why action creates clarity more reliably than mindset work

* How smart people get in their own way

* Why certainty is overrated

* How relationships accelerate meaningful progress

* What to do when you don’t know your next step

Key takeawayYou do not need perfect clarity, absolute confidence, or the right mood to begin. You need an honest next step, a willingness to commit, and the right people around you.

Resources & LinksPurchase Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference.

Subscribe to the Creative on Purpose YouTube Channel.

Subscribe to the Creative on Purpose Substack.

In this conversation with Claudia Faith of Wander Wealth, Scott Perry of Creative on Purpose breaks down a refreshingly grounded approach to writing, publishing, and promoting a book without chasing hype, gaming the system, or waiting for permission. He shares how he tests book ideas before writing them, why he prefers self-publishing, how a small but engaged audience can be enough, and what actually helped his latest book, Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference, gain traction.

Scott also talks about building a launch team through his paid Substack community, why he is more interested in meaningful readership than vanity metrics, and how writers can use AI as a tool without letting it replace their voice. If you’ve been thinking about writing a book, publishing a memoir, or building an audience around your ideas, this episode will give you a clearer, saner path forward.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Why you should not write a book just because someone told you it builds authority

* How Scott tests a book idea before committing to write it

* What it took for his previous books to earn Amazon bestseller status

* Why he chose a Substack-first launch for Intrepid

* How “Team Intrepid” helped improve and promote the book

* The real tradeoffs between self-publishing and traditional publishing

* Why you do not need a massive email list to publish a successful book

* How AI can help writers without replacing what makes their work human

Key takeawayA successful book launch is not about making the biggest splash. It is about getting the right book to the right people with clarity, integrity, and enough commitment to stay with the work for the long haul.

Resources and links

Purchase your copy of Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference.

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In this conversation with David McIlroy, publisher of How to Write for a Living, Scott Perry, publisher of Creative on Purpose, shares the core idea behind his book Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference, a book built around one central question asked 27 different ways: Do you care enough to commit? He explains that the book is for purpose-driven people who want to live a meaningful, fulfilling life on their terms but are not always sure where to begin.

Scott also unpacks what “intrepid” actually means. Not fearlessness. Not recklessness. Resoluteness. In other words, acknowledging fear, getting honest about what matters, and moving forward anyway with intention and awareness.

A major theme in this episode is the difference between motivation and commitment. Scott argues that most people do not have a motivation problem. They have a commitment problem. Instead of waiting to feel inspired, he makes the case for daily disciplined action, showing up before you feel ready, and letting behavior shape mindset rather than the other way around.

You’ll also hear why small steps are not “too little,” but the real path to meaningful progress. Big visible outcomes are usually just the final snapshot of a long series of small, quiet actions that compounded over time. Scott makes the case that the process itself becomes both the shortcut and the reward.

Toward the end of the conversation, Scott speaks to self-sabotage, identity, and why so many people get stuck before they even begin. His answer is blunt and useful: find the others. Find fellow travelers, mentors, coaches, and communities that can support the journey and help you keep going when the old story no longer fits.

And if you are wondering where to start, Scott brings it back to a handful of foundational questions: Who am I? What do I really want? What am I good at? Where do I belong? Who do I want to become? That is where the work begins.

Resources & Next Steps

Click here to get your copy of Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference.

Get connected with Scott’s work by subscribing to the Creative on Purpose Substack:

Subscribe to the Creative on Purpose YouTube channel for more conversations about meaningful work, principled growth, and purpose-driven business.

You can also find the link to purchase Intrepid through Scott’s recent posts on Creative on Purpose. In the conversation, he notes that the paperback includes access to the ebook, audiobook, and reader’s guide.

In this conversation, Scott Perry | Cornerman joins One Brilliant Arc (OBA), Ceylan Gunduz to talk about his new book, Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference, a short, provocative handbook built around one essential question: Do you care enough to commit?

Scott shares the origin story behind the book, why “intrepid” is less about fearlessness and more about resolve, and how meaningful work is usually built through small, strategic steps rather than dramatic leaps. He also unpacks the difference between solopreneurship and entrepreneurship, why too many creators waste time trying to perform for algorithms, and what it looks like to build a business that actually funds and fits your life.

This episode is for writers, artists, coaches, and purpose-driven solopreneurs who want to stop spinning their wheels and start making steady, honest progress on work that matters.

In this episode, Scott talks about:

* Why Intrepid asks one question 27 different ways

* The real meaning of courage for creatives

* How fear, resistance, and writer’s block actually show up

* Why small daily commitments matter more than grand intentions

* How to validate a book or idea before overinvesting in it

* The crucial difference between a solopreneur and an entrepreneur

* Why your business should support your life, not consume it

* The importance of clarity around who you are, what you do, and where you belong

Key takeawayYou do not need to be fearless to do meaningful work. You need to be resolute enough to take the next honest step.

Resources and linksGet a copy of Intrepid: [CLICK HERE]Subscribe to the Creative on Purpose Substack:

Subscribe to the Creative on Purpose YouTube channel for more conversations on creativity, purpose, and principled solopreneurship.

If this episode resonated with youFollow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with a creative or solopreneur who needs a steadier, more grounded way forward.

Thank you Penny Harris ACC, Claire Machado, and many others for tuning into my live video with One Brilliant Arc (OBA)! Join me for my next live video in the app.

In this conversation, Scott Perry joins Maya Say to talk about his new book, Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference—and to challenge some of the most common lies solopreneurs and creatives believe about success, confidence, and progress.

Together, Scott and Maya unpack the difference between motivation and commitment, why small promises matter more than grand declarations, how capable people sabotage themselves by chasing certainty, and why no one does meaningful work alone.

This episode is for the person who cares deeply, wants to make a difference, and is tired of being told to hustle harder, post more, or copy someone else’s roadmap. Scott makes the case for a different way: build from who you are, what you’re good at, and where you belong. Then commit to the next small step.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

* Why motivation is unreliable—and why commitment is what actually moves you forward

* The danger of borrowing someone else’s definition of success or roadmap

* How “small promises” compound into real momentum and meaningful results

* Why confidence often comes after action, not before it

* The hidden ways smart, capable people conspire against their own progress

* Why leadership is about enrolling others in a journey, not pretending to have certainty

* The importance of trusted guides, fellow travelers, and refusing the lone-wolf myth

* What it means to “begin and begin again” without pretending you’re starting from zero

If you’ve been waiting to feel more ready, more confident, or more certain before taking your next step, this conversation is your reminder that progress rarely begins with a breakthrough. Usually, it begins with a promise small enough to keep.

Get the BookPick up the paperback of Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference here: 👉 Purchase the paperback

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Thank you Kathryn Wallenstein, Claire Machado, Martin Luxton, and many others for tuning into my live video with Maya Say! Join me for my next live video in the app.

Mortality awareness sounds heavy, but in this episode, you’ll hear how remembering that life ends can actually help you live with more joy, courage, and integrity right now.

Scott Perry sits down with bestselling author and behavioral change expert Karen Salmansohn (over 2 million books sold, former columnist for Oprah and Psychology Today) to talk about her new book, Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out.

They explore how core values, mortality awareness, and a little playfulness can help you make better decisions, do work that matters, and live a life you’re proud to remember.

Along the way, they weave together Aristotle, Stoicism, eudaimonia, Substack, identity-based habits, and even a “marble jar” practice that keeps your remaining months on this planet in full view.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Why mortality awareness is motivating, not morbid

* How the top regrets of the dying can be reverse-engineered into a better life now

* The difference between ego-driven goals and growth-driven goals

* How to use core values and “I am, so I do” identity statements to change behavior

* Why character is fate—and how values, virtue, and reputation intertwine

* How playfulness and humor unlock creativity, resilience, and deeper insight

* A simple monthly ritual (with marbles) to live more intentionally

About Karen Salmansohn

Karen Salmansohn is a bestselling author, leading behavioral change expert, and creator of the Substack publication The Stand-Up Philosopher. She has sold over 2 million books, written columns for Oprah and Psychology Today, and blends research, philosophy, and humor to help people live more meaningful, regret-resistant lives. Her latest book is “Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out.”

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And if you’re a purpose-driven solopreneur who wants to make a better living by making a bigger difference, subscribe to Creative on Purpose on Substack for more conversations, reflections, and frameworks to support your next step.

Thank you Susan McCorkindale, Jeff Smith, Alice Sparks, and many others for tuning into my live video with Karen Salmansohn! Join me for my next live video in the app.

Mortality awareness sounds heavy, but in this episode, you’ll hear how remembering that life ends can actually help you live with more joy, courage, and integrity right now.

Scott Perry sits down with bestselling author and behavioral change expert Karen Salmansohn (over 2 million books sold, former columnist for Oprah and Psychology Today) to talk about her new book, Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out.

They explore how core values, mortality awareness, and a little playfulness can help you make better decisions, do work that matters, and live a life you’re proud to remember.

Along the way, they weave together Aristotle, Stoicism, eudaimonia, Substack, identity-based habits, and even a “marble jar” practice that keeps your remaining months on this planet in full view.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Why mortality awareness is motivating, not morbid

* How the top regrets of the dying can be reverse-engineered into a better life now

* The difference between ego-driven goals and growth-driven goals

* How to use core values and “I am, so I do” identity statements to change behavior

* Why character is fate—and how values, virtue, and reputation intertwine

* How playfulness and humor unlock creativity, resilience, and deeper insight

* A simple monthly ritual (with marbles) to live more intentionally

About Karen Salmansohn

Karen Salmansohn is a bestselling author, leading behavioral change expert, and creator of the Substack publication The Stand-Up Philosopher. She has sold over 2 million books, written columns for Oprah and Psychology Today, and blends research, philosophy, and humor to help people live more meaningful, regret-resistant lives. Her latest book is “Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out.”

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If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who’s ready to live more intentionally.

And if you’re a purpose-driven solopreneur who wants to make a better living by making a bigger difference, subscribe to Creative on Purpose on Substack for more conversations, reflections, and frameworks to support your next step.

Thank you Susan McCorkindale, Jeff Smith, Alice Sparks, and many others for tuning into my live video with Karen Salmansohn! Join me for my next live video in the app.

In this conversation, Scott Perry sits down with author, entrepreneur, and human-connection expert Jennifer K. Hill for a wide-ranging exploration of how consciousness, stillness, and intentional relationships shape the way we build and run our businesses. Jennifer shares the unexpected story behind her first book going viral on Conan O’Brien, how selling her recruiting firm pushed her toward deeper work, and why she now teaches the “Golden Triangle of Connection”: self, others, and purpose.

They dig into autism, identity, and belonging; the power of silence in decision-making; what Deepak Chopra and Donald Hoffman taught her about consciousness; and why most people stay stuck in businesses and lives they didn’t consciously choose. Jennifer also breaks down the simple but clarifying “Plus Two” energy framework and the 168-hour audit—tools that help solopreneurs see what they’re actually committed to.

If you’re building a business that’s supposed to support your life (not devour it), you’ll find plenty to chew on here.

What You’ll Learn

• Why connection to self is the missing foundation for most solopreneurs• How generosity—not networking—creates durable opportunity• The one question Jennifer asks every new connection• How consciousness and free will actually show up in daily business choices• A practical way to audit your week and uncover hidden commitments• The energy metric that helps you decide which clients and collaborators stay

If this episode hit home, speak up!Drop a comment. Tell me what idea landed hardest for you. If you want more solopreneurs doing meaningful work to hear conversations like this, hit Restack and help spread it!

Prefer to watch? Click below!

For solopreneurs building a business that fits their life:If you want weekly, principle-based guidance that actually helps you move your business forward, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship on Substack. It’s where I share the clearest, most actionable insights on building a purpose-driven, prosperous solo business.

If you listen to this show, you’ll want to be there.

In this conversation, Scott Perry sits down with author, entrepreneur, and human-connection expert Jennifer K. Hill for a wide-ranging exploration of how consciousness, stillness, and intentional relationships shape the way we build and run our businesses. Jennifer shares the unexpected story behind her first book going viral on Conan O’Brien, how selling her recruiting firm pushed her toward deeper work, and why she now teaches the “Golden Triangle of Connection”: self, others, and purpose.

They dig into autism, identity, and belonging; the power of silence in decision-making; what Deepak Chopra and Donald Hoffman taught her about consciousness; and why most people stay stuck in businesses and lives they didn’t consciously choose. Jennifer also breaks down the simple but clarifying “Plus Two” energy framework and the 168-hour audit—tools that help solopreneurs see what they’re actually committed to.

If you’re building a business that’s supposed to support your life (not devour it), you’ll find plenty to chew on here.

What You’ll Learn

• Why connection to self is the missing foundation for most solopreneurs• How generosity—not networking—creates durable opportunity• The one question Jennifer asks every new connection• How consciousness and free will actually show up in daily business choices• A practical way to audit your week and uncover hidden commitments• The energy metric that helps you decide which clients and collaborators stay

If this episode hit home, speak up!Drop a comment. Tell me what idea landed hardest for you. If you want more solopreneurs doing meaningful work to hear conversations like this, hit Restack and help spread it!

Prefer to watch? Click below!

For solopreneurs building a business that fits their life:If you want weekly, principle-based guidance that actually helps you move your business forward, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship on Substack. It’s where I share the clearest, most actionable insights on building a purpose-driven, prosperous solo business.

If you listen to this show, you’ll want to be there.

They also dig into resistance, fear, purpose, affiliation, and what it actually means to do work that matters. If you’re a coach, freelancer, or solopreneur trying to build a meaningful, profitable practice without playing the guru game, this one’s worth your full attention.

You’ll hear:• Why “First 10” is the antidote to chasing mass attention• How specificity beats scale in modern coaching and freelancing• Why choosing your audience is choosing your future• How generosity changes your work and your results• The real lever you control: perception and action• Purpose as practice—not destiny• How to build affiliation, peer circles, and rooms worth being in

A reflective, challenging, and deeply practical conversation with one of the most influential thinkers in modern creative work.

Go Further

* CLICK HERE to Learn How to Achieve Greater Business Success WITHOUT Digital Marketing BS.

* CLICK HERE to Grab Your FREE Business Priority & Success Plan Audit.

If this episode hit home, speak up!Drop a comment. Tell me what idea landed hardest for you. If you want more solopreneurs doing meaningful work to hear conversations like this, hit Restack and help spread it!

Prefer to watch?

Click here for the livestream replay.

For solopreneurs building a business that fits their life:If you want weekly, principle-based guidance that actually helps you move your business forward, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship on Substack. It’s where I share the clearest, most actionable insights on building a purpose-driven, prosperous solo business.

If you listen to this show, you’ll want to be there.

They also dig into resistance, fear, purpose, affiliation, and what it actually means to do work that matters. If you’re a coach, freelancer, or solopreneur trying to build a meaningful, profitable practice without playing the guru game, this one’s worth your full attention.

You’ll hear:• Why “First 10” is the antidote to chasing mass attention• How specificity beats scale in modern coaching and freelancing• Why choosing your audience is choosing your future• How generosity changes your work and your results• The real lever you control: perception and action• Purpose as practice—not destiny• How to build affiliation, peer circles, and rooms worth being in

A reflective, challenging, and deeply practical conversation with one of the most influential thinkers in modern creative work.

Go Further

* CLICK HERE to Learn How to Achieve Greater Business Success WITHOUT Digital Marketing BS.

* CLICK HERE to Grab Your FREE Business Priority & Success Plan Audit.

If this episode hit home, speak up!Drop a comment. Tell me what idea landed hardest for you. If you want more solopreneurs doing meaningful work to hear conversations like this, hit Restack and help spread it!

Prefer to watch?

Click here for the livestream replay.

For solopreneurs building a business that fits their life:If you want weekly, principle-based guidance that actually helps you move your business forward, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship on Substack. It’s where I share the clearest, most actionable insights on building a purpose-driven, prosperous solo business.

If you listen to this show, you’ll want to be there.

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This is one of the concepts that informed some of the ideas I baked into my latest Amazon best-seller, The Coaching Business Prescription.

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This is one of the concepts that informed some of the ideas I baked into my latest Amazon best-seller, The Coaching Business Prescription.

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Creative on Purpose is a show about making a better living and a bigger impact by defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

If you're ready to play your game on your terms without compromise, visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about making a better living and a bigger impact by defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

If you're ready to play your game on your terms without compromise, visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Click here to learn more about Howard and the difference he makes.

Creative on Purpose is a show about making a better living and a bigger impact by defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

If you're ready to play your game on your terms without compromise, visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Click here to learn more about Howard and the difference he makes.

Creative on Purpose is a show about making a better living and a bigger impact by defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

If you're ready to play your game on your terms without compromise, visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Click here to learn more about Nic and the difference he makes.

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Click here to learn more about Nic and the difference he makes.

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Scott Perry sits down with Seth Godin for a candid conversation about direction, discipline, identity, and the work of building a life your business can actually fit inside of. They explore what it means to define and deliver the difference only you can make, why clarity beats intensity, and how to approach your craft with purpose and generosity.

If you’re in midlife and committed to doing work that matters, this conversation will challenge your thinking and sharpen your approach.

In this episode:• Why impact requires alignment, not balance• How to stop imitating and start creating• The role of purpose in meaningful work• What “success” actually obscures• How to navigate the tension between ambition and service

Want to go deeper?If this conversation resonates, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship for weekly insights that help you build a values-aligned business without the digital marketing nonsense.

Scott Perry sits down with Seth Godin for a candid conversation about direction, discipline, identity, and the work of building a life your business can actually fit inside of. They explore what it means to define and deliver the difference only you can make, why clarity beats intensity, and how to approach your craft with purpose and generosity.

If you’re in midlife and committed to doing work that matters, this conversation will challenge your thinking and sharpen your approach.

In this episode:• Why impact requires alignment, not balance• How to stop imitating and start creating• The role of purpose in meaningful work• What “success” actually obscures• How to navigate the tension between ambition and service

Want to go deeper?If this conversation resonates, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship for weekly insights that help you build a values-aligned business without the digital marketing nonsense.

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Click here to learn more about Stephen and the difference he makes.

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Click here to learn more about Stephen and the difference he makes.

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Click here to learn more about Laurel and the difference she makes.

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

Click here to learn more about Laurel and the difference she makes.

Creative on Purpose is a show about defining, developing, and delivering the difference only you can make.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Let’s meet today’s guest. Kylie Slavik is Director of Storytelling at Conscious Marketer.

To learn more about Kylie and the difference she makes, click here.

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I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Let’s meet today’s guest. Kylie Slavik is Director of Storytelling at Conscious Marketer.

To learn more about Kylie and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Sharon Lebell, author of The Art of Living Learn more about Sharon and the difference she's making at SharonLebell.com.

To learn more about Sharon and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Sharon Lebell, author of The Art of Living Learn more about Sharon and the difference she's making at SharonLebell.com.

To learn more about Sharon and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Dorie, author of The Long Game.

To learn more about Dorie and the difference she makes, click here.

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I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Dorie, author of The Long Game.

To learn more about Dorie and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

What actually happens when you stop performing for your culture, quit lying to yourself, and start living in alignment with who you really are? In this episode, Martha Beck—former Harvard academic, bestselling author of The Way of Integrity, and one of the most influential voices in modern personal development—lays it out plainly.

We dig deep into the mechanics of integrity (and why it’s more physics than morality), the cost of living out of alignment, and the one-degree shifts that can quietly change the entire trajectory of your life. Martha shares wide-open stories about leaving academia and religion, raising a son with Down syndrome, surviving profound trauma, and the awakening experience that rewired her understanding of meaning, joy, and service.

If you’re navigating uncertainty, wrestling with purpose, or trying to make a meaningful difference without losing yourself in the process, this conversation will hit home.

In this episode, we cover:• What integrity actually is—and isn’t• How culture trains us to abandon ourselves• The “dark wood of error” symptoms of a life off course• The moment Martha chose truth over approval• How joy, beauty, and service form the backbone of a meaningful life• The near-death-style experience that changed everything• How to make steady one-degree turns toward your true self

If you want weekly insight into building a values-aligned business without the digital-marketing nonsense, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship:

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For solopreneurs building a business that fits their life:If you want weekly, principle-based guidance that actually helps you move your business forward, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship on Substack. It’s where I share the clearest, most actionable insights on building a purpose-driven, prosperous solo business.

If you listen to this show, you’ll want to be there.

What actually happens when you stop performing for your culture, quit lying to yourself, and start living in alignment with who you really are? In this episode, Martha Beck—former Harvard academic, bestselling author of The Way of Integrity, and one of the most influential voices in modern personal development—lays it out plainly.

We dig deep into the mechanics of integrity (and why it’s more physics than morality), the cost of living out of alignment, and the one-degree shifts that can quietly change the entire trajectory of your life. Martha shares wide-open stories about leaving academia and religion, raising a son with Down syndrome, surviving profound trauma, and the awakening experience that rewired her understanding of meaning, joy, and service.

If you’re navigating uncertainty, wrestling with purpose, or trying to make a meaningful difference without losing yourself in the process, this conversation will hit home.

In this episode, we cover:• What integrity actually is—and isn’t• How culture trains us to abandon ourselves• The “dark wood of error” symptoms of a life off course• The moment Martha chose truth over approval• How joy, beauty, and service form the backbone of a meaningful life• The near-death-style experience that changed everything• How to make steady one-degree turns toward your true self

If you want weekly insight into building a values-aligned business without the digital-marketing nonsense, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship:

If this episode hit home, speak up!Drop a comment. Tell me what idea landed hardest for you. If you want more solopreneurs doing meaningful work to hear conversations like this, hit Restack and help spread it!

Share

For solopreneurs building a business that fits their life:If you want weekly, principle-based guidance that actually helps you move your business forward, subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship on Substack. It’s where I share the clearest, most actionable insights on building a purpose-driven, prosperous solo business.

If you listen to this show, you’ll want to be there.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of The Acumen Fund and author of Manifesto for a Moral Revolution.

To learn more about Jacqueline and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Jacqueline Novogratz, founder of The Acumen Fund and author of Manifesto for a Moral Revolution.

To learn more about Jacqueline and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Annie Duke, former World Series of Poker champion and best-selling author of How to Decide.

To learn more about Annie and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Annie Duke, former World Series of Poker champion and best-selling author of How to Decide.

To learn more about Annie and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Natalie Nixon, author of The Creativity Leap.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• How dance and music reflect creativity basics.


• Sacrifice - Creativity and solving social problems


• Creativity Vs. Art


• The power of acknowledgment

To learn more about Natalie and the difference she makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Natalie Nixon, author of The Creativity Leap.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• How dance and music reflect creativity basics.


• Sacrifice - Creativity and solving social problems


• Creativity Vs. Art


• The power of acknowledgment

To learn more about Natalie and the difference she makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Ozan Varol, author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• First principles thinking.


• Better questions Vs. better answers


• Developing a curiosity habit.


• Assumptions Vs. Assertions


• Strategy Vs. tactics

To learn more about Ozan and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Ozan Varol, author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• First principles thinking.


• Better questions Vs. better answers


• Developing a curiosity habit.


• Assumptions Vs. Assertions


• Strategy Vs. tactics

To learn more about Ozan and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Shawn Askinosie, founder of Askinosie Chocolates. 

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• survival, surrender, stillness, struggle, and serendipity


• we are not what we do


• the delusion of work/life balance


• what confidence really is


• the antidote to anxiety

To learn more about Shawn and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Shawn Askinosie, founder of Askinosie Chocolates. 

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• survival, surrender, stillness, struggle, and serendipity


• we are not what we do


• the delusion of work/life balance


• what confidence really is


• the antidote to anxiety

To learn more about Shawn and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Casey von Neumann and Seth Godin to explore the question, “What does it take to “make a difference?” 

Highlights from this episode:

• What does it mean to make a difference?


• The importance of starting with who?


• What problem are you solving?


• What problem are you creating?


• Proximity and context.

To learn more about Casey and the difference she makes, click here.

Get daily insight and inspiration from Seth by visiting and subscribing to his blog.

For more information visit CreativeOnPurpose.com.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Casey von Neumann and Seth Godin to explore the question, “What does it take to “make a difference?” 

Highlights from this episode:

• What does it mean to make a difference?


• The importance of starting with who?


• What problem are you solving?


• What problem are you creating?


• Proximity and context.

To learn more about Casey and the difference she makes, click here.

Get daily insight and inspiration from Seth by visiting and subscribing to his blog.

For more information visit CreativeOnPurpose.com.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, author of Onward, head coach at Akimbo Workshops, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Michael Bungay Stanier. Michael is the author of The Coaching Habit and recently published The Advice Trap.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• Writing as process and practice


• Non-attachment


• Context


• Principles, not rules

To learn more about Michael and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, author of Onward, head coach at Akimbo Workshops, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Michael Bungay Stanier. Michael is the author of The Coaching Habit and recently published The Advice Trap.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• Writing as process and practice


• Non-attachment


• Context


• Principles, not rules

To learn more about Michael and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Michael Chaffin and Amy Faeskorn to explore the question, What's the hard part about leadership? Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• Leadership Vs. management or authority


• The role of empathy and compassion


• Enrollment and investment


• Intentional Vs. unintentional leadership

To learn more about Michael and the difference he makes click here.

To learn more about Amy and the difference she makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Michael Chaffin and Amy Faeskorn to explore the question, What's the hard part about leadership? Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• Leadership Vs. management or authority


• The role of empathy and compassion


• Enrollment and investment


• Intentional Vs. unintentional leadership

To learn more about Michael and the difference he makes click here.

To learn more about Amy and the difference she makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Colin Steele and Rebecca Kirstein to explore the question, What is "work that matters?" Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• Working with and for others


• The work you're meant to do now


• Decisions Vs. outcomes


• Discomfort is a compass

To learn more about Colin and the difference he makes click here.

To learn more about Rebecca and the difference she makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Colin Steele and Rebecca Kirstein to explore the question, What is "work that matters?" Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• Working with and for others


• The work you're meant to do now


• Decisions Vs. outcomes


• Discomfort is a compass

To learn more about Colin and the difference he makes click here.

To learn more about Rebecca and the difference she makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Nadine Kelly and David Bowman to explore "Is the pursuit of happiness worth it? Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• What is happiness?


• Happiness and suffering


• The role of ethics and value


• The role of emotions

To learn more about Nadine and the difference she makes click here.

To learn more about David and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Nadine Kelly and David Bowman to explore "Is the pursuit of happiness worth it? Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• What is happiness?


• Happiness and suffering


• The role of ethics and value


• The role of emotions

To learn more about Nadine and the difference she makes click here.

To learn more about David and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Samantha Miller and Marie Schacht to explore how do you choose courage over comfort? Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• Acceptance Vs. possibility


• Judgement Vs. consideration


• Self-compassion


• Aim Vs. expectation


• The effort is the reward

To learn more about Samantha and the difference she makes click here.

To learn more about Marie and the difference she makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Samantha Miller and Marie Schacht to explore how do you choose courage over comfort? Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• Acceptance Vs. possibility


• Judgement Vs. consideration


• Self-compassion


• Aim Vs. expectation


• The effort is the reward

To learn more about Samantha and the difference she makes click here.

To learn more about Marie and the difference she makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Aray Till and Ian Scott to explore how do you choose courage over comfort? Let’s go! Highlights from this episode: - What is imposter syndrome. - Reframing your relationship with the imposter. - Agency. - Tension and habits.

For more information visit CreativeOnPurpose.com.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Aray Till and Ian Scott to explore how do you choose courage over comfort? Let’s go! Highlights from this episode: - What is imposter syndrome. - Reframing your relationship with the imposter. - Agency. - Tension and habits.

For more information visit CreativeOnPurpose.com.

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Lisa Lambert and Malone Hodges to explore how do you choose courage over comfort? Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• The role of agency


• Status quo Vs. aspiration


• Framing - Presence and non-attachment


• Competence Vs. confidence


• Choose yourself

To learn more about Lisa and the difference she makes click here.

To learn more about Malone and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Lisa Lambert and Malone Hodges to explore how do you choose courage over comfort? Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• The role of agency


• Status quo Vs. aspiration


• Framing - Presence and non-attachment


• Competence Vs. confidence


• Choose yourself

To learn more about Lisa and the difference she makes click here.

To learn more about Malone and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Mark Modesti and Dustin Staiger to explore how to transform obstacles into opportunities. Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• Acceptance and framing


• Agency and decisions


• Assertions and actions


• Empathy and compassion


• Where purpose and passion come from

To learn more about Mark and the difference he makes click here.

To learn more about Dustin and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This season features the Ruckus Makers Roundtables - conversation about questions that matter with members of the Akimbo and altMBA community.

Today I’m joined by Mark Modesti and Dustin Staiger to explore how to transform obstacles into opportunities. Let’s go!

Highlights from this episode:

• Acceptance and framing


• Agency and decisions


• Assertions and actions


• Empathy and compassion


• Where purpose and passion come from

To learn more about Mark and the difference he makes click here.

To learn more about Dustin and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Derek Sivers. Derek is a musician, producer, circus performer, entrepreneur, TED speaker, book publisher, and founder of CD Baby.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• The role of serendipity


• Personal vs. private creativity


• The role purpose


• Hell yes or hell no

To learn more about Derek and the difference he makes click here.

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I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Derek Sivers. Derek is a musician, producer, circus performer, entrepreneur, TED speaker, book publisher, and founder of CD Baby.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• The role of serendipity


• Personal vs. private creativity


• The role purpose


• Hell yes or hell no

To learn more about Derek and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Bernadette Jiwa, best-selling author of The Right Story and creator of the Story Skills Workshop.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• What is story and why is it important?


• Telling better stories


• The art of noticing


• Story as craft and story as service.

To learn more about Bernadette and the difference he makes click here.

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I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Bernadette Jiwa, best-selling author of The Right Story and creator of the Story Skills Workshop.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• What is story and why is it important?


• Telling better stories


• The art of noticing


• Story as craft and story as service.

To learn more about Bernadette and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Sheila Heen, author of Difficult Conversations.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• The importance of consideration and contribution


• Assertions and agency


• Start with who, not why


• Writing as a conversation starter

To learn more about Sheila and the difference he makes click here.

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I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This episode's guest is Sheila Heen, author of Difficult Conversations.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• The importance of consideration and contribution


• Assertions and agency


• Start with who, not why


• Writing as a conversation starter

To learn more about Sheila and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Our next guest is Jeffrey Davis, founder of Tracking Wonder.

Here are some takeaways from our chat: -

• The philosophy of wonder


• Flow foundations


• The power of collaboration -


• The importance of presence

To learn more about Jeffrey and the difference he makes click here.

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I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Our next guest is Jeffrey Davis, founder of Tracking Wonder.

Here are some takeaways from our chat: -

• The philosophy of wonder


• Flow foundations


• The power of collaboration -


• The importance of presence

To learn more about Jeffrey and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• Wisdom vs. learning


• Lessons from AirB&B


• Leaning into Modern Elder Academy


• Curiosity = wisdom


• What is integrity?

To learn more about Chip and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy.

Here are some takeaways from our chat:

• Wisdom vs. learning


• Lessons from AirB&B


• Leaning into Modern Elder Academy


• Curiosity = wisdom


• What is integrity?

To learn more about Chip and the difference he makes click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

My guest this episode cancelled last minute so I went live with a special episode about How Stoicism Can Help You Endeavor Better which included a live Q&A.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

My guest this episode cancelled last minute so I went live with a special episode about How Stoicism Can Help You Endeavor Better which included a live Q&A.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

My guest this episode is Seth Godin, author of the bestseller, This Is Marketing.

Here are the highlights of our conversation:

• Agency, Intention, & Stoicism


• Integrity Vs. "Authenticity"


• Assertions & Storytelling


• The Importance of Attention


• Shame Vs. Sufficiency


• Quitting Vs. Sticking

Get daily insight and inspiration from Seth by visiting and subscribing to his blog.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

My guest this episode is Seth Godin, author of the bestseller, This Is Marketing.

Here are the highlights of our conversation:

• Agency, Intention, & Stoicism


• Integrity Vs. "Authenticity"


• Assertions & Storytelling


• The Importance of Attention


• Shame Vs. Sufficiency


• Quitting Vs. Sticking

Get daily insight and inspiration from Seth by visiting and subscribing to his blog.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Chris Gill, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Three Important Lessons of Stoicism.


• First Principles - Living in Accord with Nature.


• Marcus Aurelius on Living Well & Legacy.

To learn more about Christopher's latest book, Learning to Live Naturally, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Chris Gill, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought at the University of Exeter.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Three Important Lessons of Stoicism.


• First Principles - Living in Accord with Nature.


• Marcus Aurelius on Living Well & Legacy.

To learn more about Christopher's latest book, Learning to Live Naturally, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

My guest this episode is altMBA head coach, Marie Schacht.

Here are the highlights of our conversation:

• acceptance Vs. attachment


• try Vs. do


• all right for right now


• the power of stories

To learn more about Marie and the difference she makes, click here.

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I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

My guest this episode is altMBA head coach, Marie Schacht.

Here are the highlights of our conversation:

• acceptance Vs. attachment


• try Vs. do


• all right for right now


• the power of stories

To learn more about Marie and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, Scott speaks with A. A. Long, author of several titles about Stoicism and Professor of Classics at Berkeley.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why Stoicism is on the rise (again).


• The different voice and appeal of each of the Roman Stoics (Epictetus, Seneca, & Marcus Aurelius).


• Embracing Stoic determinism.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, Scott speaks with A. A. Long, author of several titles about Stoicism and Professor of Classics at Berkeley.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why Stoicism is on the rise (again).


• The different voice and appeal of each of the Roman Stoics (Epictetus, Seneca, & Marcus Aurelius).


• Embracing Stoic determinism.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

My guest this episode is Stoic educator and evangelist, Donald Robertson.

Here are the highlights of our conversation:

• what is Stoicism and why it still matters


• the importance of place


• the value of collaboration and an interdisciplinary approach


• creativity and perspective

To learn more about Donald and the difference he makes, click here.

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I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

My guest this episode is Stoic educator and evangelist, Donald Robertson.

Here are the highlights of our conversation:

• what is Stoicism and why it still matters


• the importance of place


• the value of collaboration and an interdisciplinary approach


• creativity and perspective

To learn more about Donald and the difference he makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Kai Whiting, co-author of Being Better.

To learn more about Kai and the difference he makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Kai Whiting, co-author of Being Better.

To learn more about Kai and the difference he makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Kasey Pierce, founder of Red Pen Media.

To learn more about Kasey and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

Today's guest is Kasey Pierce, founder of Red Pen Media.

To learn more about Kasey and the difference she makes, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

In this episode, I speak with Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit and founder of Box of Crayons.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Great Work and the Side Hustle.


• Strategy Vs. Tactics.


• Passion Vs. Purpose.


• When to Say "Yes" and When to Say "No." 

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

In this episode, I speak with Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit and founder of Box of Crayons.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Great Work and the Side Hustle.


• Strategy Vs. Tactics.


• Passion Vs. Purpose.


• When to Say "Yes" and When to Say "No." 

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This is a 60-minute roundtable discussion about Creativity and Stoicism hosted by Creative On Purpose author Scott Perry and featuring Greg Sadler of Stoicism Today and Scott Tarulli, professional guitarist and Berklee School of Music professor.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What is Stoicism?


• What is Creativity?


• The perils of attachment.


• Reasons vs. results.


• Emotions vs. feelings 

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

This is a 60-minute roundtable discussion about Creativity and Stoicism hosted by Creative On Purpose author Scott Perry and featuring Greg Sadler of Stoicism Today and Scott Tarulli, professional guitarist and Berklee School of Music professor.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What is Stoicism?


• What is Creativity?


• The perils of attachment.


• Reasons vs. results.


• Emotions vs. feelings 

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

In this episode, I speak with Seth Godin, best-selling author and founder of the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Advertising is not marketing.


• Feedback Vs. Criticism.


• The perils of creative attachment.


• Responding Vs. Reacting. 

Get daily insight and inspiration from Seth by visiting and subscribing to his blog.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

I’m your host, Scott Perry, encore life coach, author of The Art of Encore Living, and Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose.

In this episode, I speak with Seth Godin, best-selling author and founder of the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Advertising is not marketing.


• Feedback Vs. Criticism.


• The perils of creative attachment.


• Responding Vs. Reacting. 

Get daily insight and inspiration from Seth by visiting and subscribing to his blog.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

Join me and a panel of experts for the first-ever Stoicism & Addiction online Roundtable.

Panelists Include:

• Walter Matweychuk - Licensed Psychologist & REBT Specialist


• Jc Gentner - Stoic Recovery (From Addiction)


• Jimmy Daltrey - Stoic Recovery (From Addiction)

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

Join me and a panel of experts for the first-ever Stoicism & Addiction online Roundtable.

Panelists Include:

• Walter Matweychuk - Licensed Psychologist & REBT Specialist


• Jc Gentner - Stoic Recovery (From Addiction)


• Jimmy Daltrey - Stoic Recovery (From Addiction)

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

Join me and a panel of experts for the first-ever Stoic Creative Round Table. Leading experts on Stoicism and Creativity share insights, lessons, and resources about artistic motivation, developing your craft, intentional creation, engaging with the right audience, sharing work that matters and cultivating a fulfilling artistic life.

Panelists Include:

• Chris Gill - Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought and Stoic Week Founder at the University of Exeter


• Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis - REBT Psychologist


• Greg Sadler - Editor of Stoicism Today


• James Taylor - Creativity Coach and Specialist


• Martin Taylor - Jazz Guitarist and Educator


• Alison Burns - Jazz Vocalist 

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

Join me and a panel of experts for the first-ever Stoic Creative Round Table. Leading experts on Stoicism and Creativity share insights, lessons, and resources about artistic motivation, developing your craft, intentional creation, engaging with the right audience, sharing work that matters and cultivating a fulfilling artistic life.

Panelists Include:

• Chris Gill - Emeritus Professor of Ancient Thought and Stoic Week Founder at the University of Exeter


• Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis - REBT Psychologist


• Greg Sadler - Editor of Stoicism Today


• James Taylor - Creativity Coach and Specialist


• Martin Taylor - Jazz Guitarist and Educator


• Alison Burns - Jazz Vocalist 

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with Polish author and lecturer, Piotr Stankiewicz .

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The state of Stoicism is Poland.


• Stoicon and Stoiconx


• Can Stoicism lead to creative well being?


• The proper place for passion and profits within a creative enterprise.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with Polish author and lecturer, Piotr Stankiewicz .

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The state of Stoicism is Poland.


• Stoicon and Stoiconx


• Can Stoicism lead to creative well being?


• The proper place for passion and profits within a creative enterprise.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with author, academic and Stoic Week organizer, John Sellars.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The reemergence of Stoicism.


• Stoicism and Creativity.


• Stoicism and hard times.


• How to approach Stoicism.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with author, academic and Stoic Week organizer, John Sellars.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The reemergence of Stoicism.


• Stoicism and Creativity.


• Stoicism and hard times.


• How to approach Stoicism.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with Paul Jun, Curator of Content at Creative Mornings and a Coach for Seth Godin's altMBA.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Kurt Vonnegut on Creativity.


• Why Write?


• Stoicism and Creativity.


• Connecting Through Creativity. 

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with Paul Jun, Curator of Content at Creative Mornings and a Coach for Seth Godin's altMBA.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Kurt Vonnegut on Creativity.


• Why Write?


• Stoicism and Creativity.


• Connecting Through Creativity. 

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with best selling author and creator of the altMBA, Seth Godin.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Artist Vs. Engineer.


• Doing Your Work on Purpose.


• Significance Vs. Celebrity.


• An Attitude of Gratitude.


• The Significance of 9/11.

Get daily insight and inspiration from Seth by visiting and subscribing to his blog.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with best selling author and creator of the altMBA, Seth Godin.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Artist Vs. Engineer.


• Doing Your Work on Purpose.


• Significance Vs. Celebrity.


• An Attitude of Gratitude.


• The Significance of 9/11.

Get daily insight and inspiration from Seth by visiting and subscribing to his blog.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with Psychologist and REBT specialist Dr. Walter Matweychuk. In this episode, Scott speaks with Psychologist and REBT practitioner, Dr, Walter Matweychuk.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Helping People Help Themselves.


• Stoic Roots of REBT. - REBT Vs. CBT.


• REBT, Stoicism, & Creativity.

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The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with Psychologist and REBT specialist Dr. Walter Matweychuk. In this episode, Scott speaks with Psychologist and REBT practitioner, Dr, Walter Matweychuk.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Helping People Help Themselves.


• Stoic Roots of REBT. - REBT Vs. CBT.


• REBT, Stoicism, & Creativity.

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The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode I speak with Chuck Chakrapani, author of Unshakable Freedom.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The lessons of Epictetus.


• Finding Stoicism.


• Unshakable Freedom.

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The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I’m Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode I speak with Chuck Chakrapani, author of Unshakable Freedom.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The lessons of Epictetus.


• Finding Stoicism.


• Unshakable Freedom.

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The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I'm Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with Michael Connell, Stand Up Comedian and Stoic.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stoicism and humor.


• Developing your craft and delivering your work.


• Creativity, ancient philosophy, and modern tools.

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The Stoic Creative is a show about where the art of living intersects with the creative process. I'm Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative, here to introduce you to the great work and insight of today’s leading advocates and practitioners of purposeful creation and thriving artistry.

In this episode, I speak with Michael Connell, Stand Up Comedian and Stoic.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stoicism and humor.


• Developing your craft and delivering your work.


• Creativity, ancient philosophy, and modern tools.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Peter Adamson of the History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps podcast.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Creativity in teaching and podcasting.


• Why Stoicism thrives today.


• What Stoicism gets right (and wrong). 

To learn more about Peter and the difference he makes at History of Philosophy, click here.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Peter Adamson of the History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps podcast.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Creativity in teaching and podcasting.


• Why Stoicism thrives today.


• What Stoicism gets right (and wrong). 

To learn more about Peter and the difference he makes at History of Philosophy, click here.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Travis Hume of Applying Stoicism.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stoicism and work.


• Overcoming misfortune.


• Stoicism and creativity.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Travis Hume of Applying Stoicism.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stoicism and work.


• Overcoming misfortune.


• Stoicism and creativity.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Gregory Lopez of the Stoic Fellowship and Stoic Camp NY.

Topics covered in this episode include:

Stoicism fellowship.

• A Philosophy of action.


• Making Virtue sexy again.


• Where to start with a Stoic practice. 

To learn more about Gregory and the difference he makes, click here.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Gregory Lopez of the Stoic Fellowship and Stoic Camp NY.

Topics covered in this episode include:

Stoicism fellowship.

• A Philosophy of action.


• Making Virtue sexy again.


• Where to start with a Stoic practice. 

To learn more about Gregory and the difference he makes, click here.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis, a psychologist who advocates and advances the work of her late husband Dr. Albert Ellis who founded the Rationalist Emotive Behavioralist Therapy school of psychology.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stoicism, REBT. and Mindfulness.


• Healthy Vs. unhealthy thinking.


• The influence of Epictetus on the work of Albert Ellis.


• Healthy anger. 

To learn more about Dr. Debbie and the difference she makes, click here.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis, a psychologist who advocates and advances the work of her late husband Dr. Albert Ellis who founded the Rationalist Emotive Behavioralist Therapy school of psychology.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stoicism, REBT. and Mindfulness.


• Healthy Vs. unhealthy thinking.


• The influence of Epictetus on the work of Albert Ellis.


• Healthy anger. 

To learn more about Dr. Debbie and the difference she makes, click here.

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In this episode, Scott speaks with William Ferraiolo, author of Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure: Stoic Exercise for Mental Fitness.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• William's favorite books about Stoicism.


• Keeping a Stoic journal.


• How Stoicism got William through a personal tragedy.


• William's I.D.E.A method for actively applying Stoicism to daily life.

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In this episode, Scott speaks with William Ferraiolo, author of Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure: Stoic Exercise for Mental Fitness.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• William's favorite books about Stoicism.


• Keeping a Stoic journal.


• How Stoicism got William through a personal tragedy.


• William's I.D.E.A method for actively applying Stoicism to daily life.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Massimo Pigliucci, a professor of philosophy whose blog, How to Be a Stoic, is also the title of his just-released book.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Larry Becker, author of A New Stoicism.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The revised edition of A New Stoicism.


• Stoicism Vs. Life Hacking.


• The persistence of Stoic philosophy.


• Goal Vs. Target 

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Massimo Pigliucci, a professor of philosophy whose blog, How to Be a Stoic, is also the title of his just-released book.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Larry Becker, author of A New Stoicism.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The revised edition of A New Stoicism.


• Stoicism Vs. Life Hacking.


• The persistence of Stoic philosophy.


• Goal Vs. Target 

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Donald Robertson who is leading Stoicon this year.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stoicon and Stoic Week.


• Stoicism Vs. Buddhism.


• Stoicism and CBT.


• Stoicism and purposeful work and living.

To learn more about Donald and the difference he makes, click here.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Donald Robertson who is leading Stoicon this year.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Stoicon and Stoic Week.


• Stoicism Vs. Buddhism.


• Stoicism and CBT.


• Stoicism and purposeful work and living.

To learn more about Donald and the difference he makes, click here.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Greg Sadler of ReasonIO about the rise of modern Stoicism and the importance of the dichotomy of control.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The rise of Modern Stoicism.


• The Dichotomy of Control.


• Cicero's archer metaphor.


• Greek musicians and Stoicism.

To learn more about Greg and the difference he makes at ReasonIO, click here.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Greg Sadler of ReasonIO about the rise of modern Stoicism and the importance of the dichotomy of control.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The rise of Modern Stoicism.


• The Dichotomy of Control.


• Cicero's archer metaphor.


• Greek musicians and Stoicism.

To learn more about Greg and the difference he makes at ReasonIO, click here.

Ready to play your game all in and full out? Visit CreativeOnPurpose.com to get started now!

In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Massimo Pigliucci, a professor of philosophy whose blog, How to Be a Stoic, is also the title of his just-released book.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• A 3-sentence "elevator pitch" of what Stoicism is.


• Why be a Stoic?


• How to be a Stoic.


• How Stoicism can help creatives and artists.

To learn more about Massimo and the difference he's making at The Art of Living & Good Reasoning, click here.

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In Meet the Modern Stoics, Scott Perry, author of The Stoic Creative Handbook, brings in today’s leading Stoic advocates to share the value and virtues of Modern Stoicism to help you embrace uncertainty ad navigate adversity.

In this episode, Scott speaks with Massimo Pigliucci, a professor of philosophy whose blog, How to Be a Stoic, is also the title of his just-released book.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• A 3-sentence "elevator pitch" of what Stoicism is.


• Why be a Stoic?


• How to be a Stoic.


• How Stoicism can help creatives and artists.

To learn more about Massimo and the difference he's making at The Art of Living & Good Reasoning, click here.

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