This week, a light-hearted romp into the world of martial arts, mind, and creativity, with Systema Instructor and fiction author Patrick E. McLean. Patrick is an accomplished martial artist with a pedigree that includes Judo, Jujitsu, Eskrima, AikiJujitsu, and Systema. He is also the author of more than 10 dramatic-comedic fiction books, including the award-winning How To Succeed in Evil, and the host of the How It's Written podcast. 

Here, we talk about aspects of creativity in life, work, and training. Including:

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• Why creativity needs structure to roam free
  
• Practicing martial arts to increase your creative powers
  
• Barriers to creativity: fear and pride
  
• Advice for aspiring writers and artists
  

Purchase Patrick's books on Amazon.com

How It's Written podcast