He Quit Every Project He's Ever Started... Except One

Summary:In this insightful interview, Carson Hawkes shares his journey through creativity, problem-solving, and writing. Discover how his diverse experiences in industrial design, travel, and media influence his storytelling and personal growth.What You’ll Learn:Carson Hawkes' background in industrial design and mediaThe influence of travel and life experiences on creativityStrategies for balancing multiple creative pursuitsTimestamps:00:00 Introduction01:13 What Defines Carson Hawkes As A Person03:40 The Journey Of Creativity & Problem Solving05:58 Was Carson Just Naturally Gifted As A Creative06:56 Carson On Creating Games When He Was Younger09:44 How Carson Obtained So Many Creative Outlets11:10 Does He Really Have Scatterbrain Or?15:37 Carson Is A Religious Man17:11 What Did Russia Teach Carson About Himself19:38 Finding Balance and Perspective21:26 What Is "The Shadow Spark" About?24:00 Do Moments From Carson's Life Show Up In The Shadow Spark28:44 How Carson Planned Out His Book30:33 Should People Look At Their Lives More For Inspiration33:49 Genre Blending & Readers Expectations37:49 The Gamble of Going Against the Grain40:17 Carson On Navigating Self-Doubt and the Writing Process42:28 How Carson Balanced Full-Time Work & Writing46:48 Carson's New Trilogy, Explained48:40 Can We Add Reading To Carson's Interests52:45 How Can People Go From Being A Consumer To A Doer58:09 Carson's Thoughts On Conflict Being The Catalyst For Growth01:01:39 The Human Side Of Carson As An Author01:05:43 Does Carson Have Any Regrets01:08:30 Carsons Future Goals & Aspirations01:14:21 Closing ThoughtsAbout The Podcast:Authors By Us is a podcast focused on bridging the gap between readers and authors - going beyond the book to explore the real stories, experiences, and perspectives behind the pages.Each episode is designed to help you understand the author on a deeper level so by the end, it feels like you’ve just had a conversation with them yourself.Call To Action:If you enjoy conversations like this, make sure to subscribe for weekly episodes with authors sharing the real story behind their work.#authorinterview #authorpodcast #bookpodcast #writingpodcast #podcast #storytelling #behindthebook #authorsbyus #writerlife #authorlife #amwriting #booklovers #readersofyoutube #bookcommunity #writingcommunity #readers #writers #books #authorsofyoutube #podcastshowauthor interview podcast, book podcast for readers, storytelling podcast, behind the book podcast, author conversation podcast, writing podcast for authorsmeet the author podcast, how authors write books, author journey stories, writing process explained, books and authors discussion, reader and author connectiondeep dive author interview, podcast for book lovers, understanding authors, story behind the book, author insights podcast, writing and storytelling insights