Elizabeth Gilbert on Creating Big Magic with Lewis Howes

Vulnerability

Elizabeth Gilbert shares her insights on vulnerability, emphasizing its role in authenticity and creativity. She recounts a moment of intense fear before a major event, realizing that sometimes the best gift to others is to show strength rather than vulnerability. Gilbert explains, "You were brought here today to model what it looks like to stand in your truth, to tell your story in a clear voice, and to aspire to claim for yourself some sort of a warrior hero's story" 1. This approach, she believes, helps others see the potential for strength within themselves.

   

Creativity

Gilbert discusses her philosophy on creativity, focusing on the importance of maintaining integrity and returning to one's core purpose amidst success and failure. She describes her journey from rejection to success, emphasizing the need to "come back home to zero" and focus on the work itself rather than the outcome 2. This mindset allows her to navigate the "hurricanes of outcome," whether they be success or failure, by staying true to her creative process and ethics.

   

Collaboration

In exploring creative collaborations, Gilbert highlights the enriching experiences gained from working with others. She reflects on her partnership with Rob Bell during an eight-city stadium tour, describing it as a dynamic and inspiring journey. "Watching a conductor work with people's spirits," she says, captures the essence of their collaborative efforts 3. Such collaborations, she notes, offer new perspectives and deepen creative authenticity.