Episode 286: Fredrik Härén - The World of Creativity: How Creativity Is the Tool to a Limitless Life
This is Episode #286 of The Limitless Podcast with Nick Jonsson, and we are excited to welcome Fredrik Härén, global conference speaker, author, and the world-renowned “Creativity Explorer.”
In this episode, Fredrik takes us deep into The World of Creativity — and flips the entire conversation on its head.
Because creativity isn’t just about “having ideas.”
It’s about identity. It’s about courage. And it’s about what happens when you stop trying to look creative… and start using creativity to understand who you truly are.
You’ll hear Fredrik share a jaw-dropping insight from Bhutan that challenges the Western belief that creativity is only about self-expression. Instead, he reveals a powerful truth:
Creativity is an inward journey — a path of self-discovery — and when you understand that, you can’t truly fail.
We also talk about:
Why having an identical twin shaped Fredrik’s creative thinking — and how AI can now simulate that same “brainstorm with yourself” experience
Why creativity is still one of the most critical skills for the future — even in the age of AI
The surprising reason creativity matters more than productivity
A story so wild it sounds fake… where a designer spends $20,000 on a sailfish — and it literally makes a McLaren faster
Why Sweden is ranked one of the most creative countries on Earth — and the simple mindset that makes it possible
The principle every modern leader needs: be “confidently doubting” and “doubtfully confident”
This conversation is not just inspiring — it’s a wake-up call.
Because in a world of disruption, AI, uncertainty, and speed… your creativity might be the one thing that keeps you human.
Connect with Fredrik to collaborate with him:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikharen/
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