62. Matt Richtel, NY Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist: Why Creativity is Terrifying, Finding Inspiration, and the Problem With Perfection

Creativity with Matt Richtel, NY Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist: Why Creativity is Terrifying, Finding Inspiration, and the Problem With Perfection.Matt Richtel is a Pulitzer Prize winning  New York Times  writer and journalist from San Francisco, USA. He's also the author of ten books, including New York Times best selling  A Deadly Wandering and Inspire: Understanding Creativity. A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul which addresses  the science of creativity. Matt  obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Berkeley and an MS from the Columbia School of Journalism.  He co-created and formerly wrote the syndicated comic strip,  Rudy Park under the pen name Theron Heir.Topics Richard and  Matt discuss:• Matt's recent visit to the Galápagos Islands• Matt asks Richard about his interest in creativity and inspiration• Charles Shultz and Peanuts• Matt's struggles through his twenties and finding his inspiration• How to be creative• Give permission• The "4th Grade Slump"• Audacity• Creativity through parenting• Be imperfect• Take a nap• Authenticity• Creativity versus commercial sucesss• Song timeAnd much more.Notable LinksMatt Richtel 's WebsiteMatt Richtel's New York Times pageInspire: Understanding Creativity. A Journey Through Art, Science, and the SoulHow to Be Creative*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I’ve tried all of them, but in recent years I’ve landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.Follow Richard Bernabe:Substack: https://richardbernabe.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/Twitter/X: https://x.com/bernabephotoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernabephoto