Which Way is North? A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mysticswith Will CadyWill's Website @willcady on Instagram Introduction of Guest: Will Cady- Former hospitality professional with a decade of experience.- Discussing his background, starting with barista and server jobs.- Inspiration from seeing others list their full work experience, emphasizing the value of every job.- Today, Global Brand Ambassador for Reddit and former head of Karma Lab.- Advises marketers, executives, and creative individuals, specializing in modern meditation techniques.- Introducing Will's book, "Which Way is North?" and discussing AI's impact on human creativity.AI and Human Creativity- AI is another mind but needs a human heart.- Fear and frustration about AI taking over, but human insight will shape the future.- A comparison to historical creative renaissances and the current technological evolution.Creativity and Transformation- Living in times of transformation is challenging but presents opportunities for greatness.- Empowering people to be creative with unprecedented resources.- Encouraging courage and self-discovery in creative endeavors.Book Introduction: Which Way is North?- Subtitle: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics.- A compass as a tool for personal creative journeys.- Will discusses his unique viewpoint as a global brand ambassador for Reddit.Reddit's Structure and Direction- Reddit is structured into contextual environments (communities).- Emphasizing the importance of context in discussions and interactions.- Contrasting Reddit with other platforms and its role in the evolving internet landscape.Creativity Methodology: Curiosities- Curiosity as an object to be found and explored.- Connecting curiosity with meditation practices, mindfulness, and archetypal literacy.- Noticing and exploring unusual elements as a fundamental part of creativity.Book Excerpt: The Creative Journey as a Heart-Centered Activity- Discussing the concept of the universe as an infinite sea.- The center is everywhere, and individuals are their own north stars.- Encouraging readers to explore the story within their hearts and embrace the creative journey.Applying the Book's Principles- The book as a companion for readers, offering multiple layers of understanding.- Written with a lyrical prose that may require multiple readings for full absorption.- Encouraging readers to use the book as an oracle or revisit it as needed.Craftsmanship and Writing Process- The collaborative process of writing a book.- The role of humility in receiving and incorporating feedback from editors.- The emergence of symbols and structures during the writing process.Transforming Anxiety into Creativity- Anxiety as creativity ready to be transmuted.- Embracing anxiety as a source of creative energy.- Connecting anxiety to the unique qualities that differentiate humans from AI.Copyright 2026 Mark Stinson Thanks to our sponsor ...Exact Rush B