The Eric Koester Creator Institute

Have you found the writing style that suits you? Do you find it hard to focus with all the distractions that surround you every day? How will you tell your readers your identity through your writing? Are you prepared to show your ugly and vulnerable side? Or will you stay cooped up in your shell and hide?Roy Choi is the person who can answer these fascinating questions. As someone who had gone through difficult and darkest moments of his life, he was able to transcribe his life-experiences in the memoir “L.A Son.”In this episode, you’ll learn… How to find the perfect time to write. How your history shapes your writing style. What is Roy’s thought process when creating his craft.

Do you believe hard work pays off? Have you been in situations that test the strength of your mindset? When was the last time you believed in yourself? Do you doubt your capabilities and strengths? To help you find the right attitude and strengthen your commitment, Matt Thomas sets a great example for us, by sharing what works for him.Matt Thomas is a renowned World Champion in Chess boxing, a hybrid sport of alternating rounds on boxing and chess. He is also the founder of Brawl for a Cause, a non-profit organization to support various charities. In my talk with Matt, we dived into having the right mindset and its correlation to success and the significance of commitment to his boxing journey. In this episode, you’ll learn… The importance of choosing courage over comfort Why it’s important to know your ego Why we reframe ourselves How to not lose sight of your reason

What does it take to succeed at a big project? How do you write that book, or start that podcast, or put on that huge event that is sure to take your career to the next level? Moreover, how can we ensure that we remain focused in our increasingly distracting and technologically-focused world, where our attention and time are perhaps the most important assets to have?Cal Newport is the perfect person to answer these questions. As a professor at Georgetown and an author, Cal has deeply researched what makes someone successful through his books such as “Deep Work” or “Digital Minimalism.” He’s one of the world’s experts at helping people who are ambitious and want to do challenging things. In this episode, you’ll learn... How intense focus for manageable lengths of time is a superpower The necessity of being intentional about your use of technology The methods needed to prepare to do something difficult The importance of doing relentless diligent work on a small number of projects The ways to avoid distracting yourself with countless technological distractions

How can you manifest your technological creativity? What ups and downs should you tread to achieve your ambitions? What plans should an upstart implement for his/her dreams? What does the future have in store for us? Furthermore, is humanity even prepared for the next big thing? Or will the next big thing will forever be shelved and left undiscovered?Tyler Hayes seems to be on a life mission to answer these compelling questions. As the CEO of AtomLimbs, Tyler has the knowledge and insights as to what the future is all about for upstart creators and his company’s drive to transform lives, literally.In this episode you’ll learn... How to build up your expertise How to navigate setbacks The most optimal way to fund your project as a tech developer The value of having an audience

What does it take to write a book? How can you gain confidence when publishing your work? Furthermore, how can you become more authentic when it comes to your writing style? And how can you ensure you remain focused in this increasingly distracting and technologically-focused world, where attention and time are perhaps the most important assets?Chuck Palahniuk is the person to answer these questions. He is an American freelance journalist and novelist who describes his work as transgressional fiction. Among many books that he published, the one that especially stands out is an award-winning novel "Fight Club," which also was made into a film of the same name, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton.In this episode, you’ll learn… What it takes to become a capital W writer How to develop your research process How to get a positive mindset in writing and publishing your book