The Eric Koester Creator Institute

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...

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. A...

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. ...

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...

We all want that dream job, the one that fulfills our passions, eases our financial worries, and feels more like play than work. But with everyone vying for a similar dream, how do we ensure our name sticks out from the endless pile of applicants? With the ideal version of what our career path and life should look like in the back of our head, how do we not just hope to one day get there, but instead, take tangible steps to creatin...

How does it feel to be unnoticed? How do you catch someone’s attention? Have you been in a situation where your name influences the future of your work? What should you do to keep yourself in momentum and never lose sight? From being unknown to a world-renowned author, Riley Sager discusses the things that work best for him. Riley Sager is a former journalist, editor, and graphic designer turned into an award-winning author. As ...

How can you reach YOUR level of success? Charlie Hoehn is here to share his journey forging his own path in life. He’s the author of “Recession Proof Graduate: How to Land the Job You Want by Doing Free Work,” which The Tim Ferriss Show called “Just epic for anyone starting out, or reinventing themselves.” Other works include “Play for a Living,” and “Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety,” which Tony Robbins called “The cu...

Vishen Lakhiani is an author, Malaysian entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He is the co-founder and chief executive of Mindvalley, Silva Method's vocal proponent, and the author of two books: “The Code of the Extraordinary Mind” as well as “The Buddha and the Badass.” Today, Vishen Lakhiani takes us through how we demonstrate how we learn through writing a book. In this episode, you will learn...

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Success is not always easy to achieve, so how do you fulfill YOUR progress towards success? How will you use criticism to fuel your progress? How will you embrace the gateless method of success? We are lucky to have Terri Trespicio with us to guide us on cultivating our passion towards success. Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand ambassador and she was named by HubSpot as one of the “Top 18 female spea...

Do you have what it takes to take your career to the next level? Do you have ideas for a magazine, a book, or a podcast but aren’t sure if it’s going to be big? Anybody can create a best-selling book or a successful article but how about you? Do you have what it takes to present your vision and go against unpredictability? On keeping your connection with the audience, Jason Feifer takes us through the things that made him successfu...

Alt. Rejection, Commitment and Empathy: On Creating With Jason Starr Is talent key for becoming a good writer, or is grit more important? Why should you understand what Hannibal Lecter was missing and what does it have to do with empathy? On creating ordinary characters in extraordinary situations and staying true to yourself while remaining open to feedback. Jason Starr takes us through his creative process by simply talking ab...

Victorian romances, moody vampires, enemies to lovers...its all been done before. So how do creatives come up with new stories to tell? The best ones don’t create something completely new, they take bits and pieces from pre-existing works and add their own authenticity to it. As creator Austin Kleon puts it, “you can always find something to steal”, or in other words, you can always find something from a pre-existing work to use in...

If you’ve sold 70 million copies of your books, is it really possible to still have “bad pages” in your writing? Daniel Handler aka Lemony Snicket is one of the modern masters of young readers literature. His novels have had world-wide success and continue to serve as the magnum opus of his genre. As a creator, Daniel encourages us to ask ourselves “do I enjoy spending time with pen and paper?” Through the exploration of this quest...

Is there value in what I do? Where do I get my inspiration from? How do I achieve my goals? How can I inspire others? What do I really want in life? These simple self-assessment questions are often the most difficult to ponder. But your responses will determine your journey to where you truly desire. Let David Meltzer inspire you to see your value as you set your goals toward your success. David is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Mar...

What sparks your interest? Do you often pursue your interest till the very end? Have you been to situations that warrant you to change your way of thinking? Are you decisive enough to share your pain and resilient enough to bear the criticisms? As someone who has been at the digital age's infancy stage, Taryn Southern shares how she committed to her aspirations till the end. Taryn Southern is an American artist, comedian, filmma...

Do you sometimes have trouble seeing that different angle or perspective to see the bigger picture? Do you find yourself often procrastinating ? What makes you authentic? Mario Armstrong is with us today to dispense wisdom and secrets to overcome these challenges you face in your creative process. Mario Armstrong is from Baltimore and attended the University of Maryland then went to DC to carve out his name for himself as a dig...

Let’s talk about tapping into your creative side to write. It’s tough. It’s overwhelming. There are many emotional roller-coasters. Finishing a book (more so than publishing it) is worth the exhilaration. Named “one of the most influential designers working today” by Graphic Design USA, Debbie Millman is an author, educator, brand strategist and host of the podcast “Design Matters.” In the 11 years since the show’s inception, it h...

Are you ready to tell the world about the story of your life? A creative mind will produce a creative product but how long will your creativity last? Are you taking care of your mental health? How will you prepare yourself for the challenges that a typical writer will encounter? Arianna Huffington is the exact person we are looking for who can answer these fascinating questions. As a Co-Founder of the Huffington Post, Founder an...

Have you ever fallen into despair? Completely clueless and ignorant of how to deal with the villains inside you? How can you navigate around the inner demons that have accumulated over time? In this technology-driven world, can you still tap into that laser-focused attention and completely extricate yourself from worldly distractions? Jim Kwik is the person that can answer these thought-provoking questions. As a Brain Coach, Hos...