04 - How We Found Our Genius Zone: Personal Stories of Passion, Pushback & Purpose

How do you actually find your art? And what do you do when the world tries to shut you down?In this episode of FreshMinds, Mitch Simon, Ronen Gafni (creator of the FreshBiz game and TEDx speaker), and Simcha Gluck (co-author of The New Entrepreneurs) get personal. They share their own stories of discovering their genius zones, the obstacles they faced along the way, and how to know when you've truly locked into your art.From bosses threatening to shut down retreats, to lawsuits over a board game, to unlearning what "responsibility" means, this conversation reveals the real, messy journey of claiming your unique value in the world. And why, in the age of AI, owning your art is no longer optional.In this episode:The two telltale signs you've found your art: passion and energyWhy does doing your art never feel like a task, and leave you more energized than when you startedMitch's story: leading transformational retreats while his bosses tried to stop himRonen's story: fighting all the way to the Supreme Court of Israel to protect his artThe danger zone of passion: underpricing your work and letting others take advantageSimcha's radio dial analogy: scanning through static until you lock into your stationHow limiting beliefs show up right when you hit your genius zoneBeing pushed by your past vs. being pulled by your futureWhy presence is the key to hearing the voice that guides you to your artA sneak peek at next episode: AI agents have now played one MILLION games of FreshBizWhether you're stuck doing what everyone else expects or standing at the edge of something you know is yours, this episode will give you the courage to turn the dial until you find your signal.If this episode sparked something for you, follow us and share it with someone who needs to find their signal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.