{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63cb3fa4ebbb6700115f880b/683b21e960acd9670d39c571?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Michael Sanders Author \"Get Well Soon\" & OG Veefriend","description":"<p><strong>Guest:</strong> Michael Sanders – Author, Web3 Storyteller, and Creative Theorist</p><p> <strong>Title:</strong> <em>Creativity Is a Weapon: Writing, Web3, and the Future of Expression</em></p><h3>🎧 Episode Summary</h3><p>This week on <em>Growth Mindset Moment</em>, we welcome Michael Sanders—a writer, creator, and cultural commentator who's pushing the boundaries of storytelling in the digital age. Known online as <a href=\"https://x.com/0xmiamimike\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@0xmiamimike</a>, Michael’s voice blends philosophy, technology, and vulnerability into powerful, modern narratives that hit hard.</p><p>We discuss his viral essay, <a href=\"https://medium.com/@0xmichaelscott/creativity-is-a-weapon-f0f054fa4253\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\"Creativity Is a Weapon,\"</a> his reflections on being a creator in a decentralized world, and how growth often comes from embracing your most honest, and sometimes darkest, self.</p><p>From the digital streets of Web3 to the timeless truths of self-expression, this episode will challenge and inspire anyone building in public or writing their own story.</p><h3>✍️ Topics We Cover:</h3><ul><li>Michael’s journey from Web3 builder to full-time writer and why he pivoted</li><li>What it means to weaponize creativity—and who it's really aimed at</li><li>Navigating identity and authenticity in the internet age</li><li>How storytelling is evolving in Web3 and beyond</li><li>Letting go of \"productivity shame\" and choosing purpose over metrics</li><li>Embracing discomfort as a path to growth</li><li>His writing process, daily rituals, and lessons from going viral</li><li>What creators should do when they feel like giving up</li></ul><h3>🔗 Explore Michael Sanders’ Work:</h3><ul><li>🧠 <a href=\"https://medium.com/@0xmichaelscott/creativity-is-a-weapon-f0f054fa4253\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Creativity Is a Weapon – Medium Essay</a></li><li>🧵 <a href=\"https://x.com/0xmiamimike\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Michael on X (Twitter): @0xmiamimike</a></li></ul><h3>🧠 Growth Nugget of the Week:</h3><p><em>\"The deepest truth is that your story, told honestly, is enough.\"</em></p><p> – Michael Sanders</p><h3>🙌 Connect with Us:</h3><ul><li>🎙️ Listen to more episodes: <a href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a> | <a href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a></li><li>📣 Follow us: <a href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@GrowthMomentPod</a></li><li>🌐 Learn more: <a href=\"#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.growthmindsetmoment.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Share this episode with a creator who's navigating their own pivot, burnout, or breakthrough.</strong> You never know who needs to hear this message today.</p>","author_name":"Ron Jordan"}