You got what you wanted. Now what? | Debbie Millman
4/28/202610 min
Over two decades of interviewing countless creative people, Debbie Millman (host of the iconic "Design Matters" podcast) had a realization: the pride and joy of accomplishing something often evaporates almost instantly. She explains how to stop chasing external validation for your achievements and instead live for the act of creation itself.
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First 90 secondsElise Hu· Host0:00
[on-hold jingle] You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day. I'm your host, Elise Hu.
Debbie Millman· Guest0:10
I interviewed a famous painter about a recent exhibition, a show that had taken years to create. Given the magnitude of the accomplishment, I asked her how long the feeling of pride lasted after opening night. She looked at me, she smiled sheepishly, and stated, "About 11 minutes."
Elise Hu· Host0:36
Those of you who listen to any of TED's podcasts will know that voice belongs to Debbie Millman, designer, author, educator, and host of Design Matters, one of the first and longest-running podcasts in the world. Debbie has spent more than 20 years and conducted more than 1,000 interviews, yes, you heard that number right, exploring what drives people to create and what creativity really means in the first place. In this talk, she explores what she has learned over the years and shares a surprising realization she had about what happens after we finally get the thing we've been chasing. That's coming up right after a short break. This podcast is supported in part by Bill, the intelligent finance platform that helps businesses and accounting firms scale with proven