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4x grammy winning songwriter + author Member, songwriters hall of fame

"On insecurity, allowing yourself to be called an “Artist,” and measuring success by talent rather than validation."

GUGGENHEIM FELLOW + HARVARD REVIEW POETRY EDITOR + HOST OF THE SLOWDOWN

"On the architecture of attention, the persistence of the poetic spirit, and why we must protect the quiet required to think."

5x Grammy winning songwriter + member, songwriters hall of fame

"On the evolution of the creative voice, the necessity of solitude, and the quiet persistence of a lifelong conversation with the work."

NY Times best-selling author + Poet

"On protecting the purity of your work, being your own safety net, and the courage required to revamp the creative self."

CO-FOUNDER OF KICKSTARTER + AUTHOR

"On the economics of the creative life, the dangers of optimization, and building a world that values more than just the bottom line."

Songwriter + 3x Grammy-Winning Producer (Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello)

"On staying in the creative stream, the grace of acceptance, and the philosophy that how you do anything is how you do everything."

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