John Dalton is a painter, podcaster, and writer from county Kerry in Ireland. He has been a therapist, a carpenter, a scriptwriter, a trainer, a cameraman, a TV presenter, a driver, a factory worker, a photographer, and a laborer. His podcast, “Gently Does It,” is a must-listen for any fans of Your Creative Push.
In this episode, John discusses:
-How he got started as an artist and the many different careers he had before.
-The decision to go from a craniosacral therapy to become a full-time writer.
-Details about his new book, “The Gentle Snap.”
-The great mystery surrounding sleep and how it is much like death in the fact that we disappear for a time.
-The role that sleep, dreams, and meditative states play in the world and in his art and writing.
-How he started his podcast, “Gently Does It.”
-What he attempts to accomplish with his podcast, and the ability for anyone else to accomplish similar results.
-The most important lesson that he has learned in his podcasting journey.
John’s Final Push will inspire you to realize that your life is a work of art!
Quotes:
“It was that book that kept waking me up at night.”
“If you’re feeling a bit stuck, there’s a great power in using delusion to your advantage.”
“Just kid yourself that you’re going to do five minutes. Before you know it, you’ve done a lot.”