High on Smart Podcast #002: Why me? question, creativity and mental issues

High on Smart is a podcast on creative leadership and creativity, hosted by Daria Agathe Karachevtseva. In this episode, we suggest making a simple shift in thinking. The podcast discusses the common question creative individuals ask themselves, “Why me?“ and explores both positive and negative scenarios. Mental health issues related to this question are also touched upon. It is explained why the question “Why me?“ can block creativity and lead nowhere. The podcast proposes a shift in thinking to “Thanks that it’s me.“ The concept of a curse and blessing mentality is also introduced, emphasizing the importance of personal choice in how one approaches challenges. 00:30 — ‘Why me?’, the questions that creative ask themselves: positive and negative scenarios 01:40 — Mental issues and ‘Why me?’ question 02:00 — Why ‘Why me?’ question blocks creativity 03:00 — Why this question leads nowhere 04:00 — Shift in thinking: Thanks that it’s me 05:00 — A curse & blessing mentality: you choose