Ep.36 Discover What You Want (By What You Don’t)

About this episode

This episode explores how understanding what you don't want can lead to greater clarity about what you truly desire.

Most people try to figure out what they want by adding more… but clarity actually comes from knowing what you don’t . In this episode, we explore how your “no’s” reveal what truly excites you, how to turn your don’ts into direction, and why creative clarity begins with subtraction. Featuring examples from Tarantino, Nolan, and Gwen Stefani — three creators who know exactly what they stand for. If this episode hits, follow Muse on Spotify or subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss next week’s drop. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/DamarisGalvez

Topics covered

• self-discovery
• clarity
• creativity

Keywords

• Tarantino
• Nolan
• Gwen Stefani

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Discover What You Want (By What You Do

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