Creativity Chronicles​ Unlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time

Happy New Year!

As we prepare to enter 2025, we are given the gift of a fresh chapter, a blank canvas.

As I reflect on this, the highlight of the Holidays so far was seeing the remarkable new Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown.” I loved it!

My inspirational takeaway is to remember to have the courage to create on my own terms, no matter what. I hope you will do the same… even though it’s not always easy.

This year, I want to help you focus not just on lofty creative goals but on building systems and communities that support the creative life you’ve dreamed of.

As James Clear wrote in Atomic Habits:

For me and our small very merry online band, the Creativity Sandbox Community is that kind of system—a supportive space where joy fuels practice, community sparks accountability, and your authentic self shines through. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate.

What will you create this year? Let’s find out together. 🕵🏻‍♂️

Here’s to a joyous, inspired, and wildly creative 2025! ✨

Jon Leland, AI Creativity Over 50 Guy

Creativity Chronicles​ Unlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time

An insight, a book, & a movie… all to get your creative juices flowing

Let’s get something straight:
AI isn’t the enemy of creativity—it’s a new kind of creative rocket fuel.

I get it. Suggesting that we embrace AI might feel like heresy, especially when so many people are alarmed about AI. But while the world debates whether AI is “too much” or “too dangerous,” others are quietly transforming their lives and having inspiring creative fun by using AI to enhance their imaginations.

So, while most of us are stuck in endless doomscrolling or Netflix binges, we could be diving into a new world of possibilities. Imagine writing stories, creating stunning art, or composing music with AI as your collaborator—no coding required, just curiosity and a willingness to play.

If you’re ready to shake off the fear and unlock your creativity, start here: Download my free guide, “Top 3 Ways AI Can Enhance Your Creativity.“

👉 Download Your Free PDF Now​

📚 An Inspiring Book: Fei-Fei Li’s The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI

Fei-Fei Li’s journey is as inspiring as her groundbreaking work as one of the few women at the forefront of the AI revolution.

An immigrant with humble beginnings, she rose above limited resources and overcame countless challenges to become a leader in AI innovation. Her resilience and unrelenting curiosity are a reminder that creativity thrives when we dare to ask bold questions and are willing to explore the unknown, one small incremental step at a time. It’s a well-told story of an amazing journey.

In The Worlds I See, Fei-Fei beautifully connects her personal story with her scientific pursuits, showing how curiosity and creativity are deeply intertwined. Along the way, we learn important lessons about what AI is and is not.

🎥 A Must-See Movie: Flow Breaks New Ground in the Animated Worlds of Visual Storytelling

This gorgeously animated feature from Latvian filmmaker, Gints Zilbalodis, is also a testament to resourceful creativity. Produced at a small fraction of a typical animated feature’s budget (about $4 million vs $70-$100 million), Flow was brought to life using an open-source animation software called Blender.

Through imaginative storytelling and without any dialog, human beings, or even English-speaking animals, Flow proves that sometimes it’s not about having more resources—it’s about making the most of what you have. This film is a brilliant example of how innovative tools and creative vision can produce something truly extraordinary.

You gotta see it. It will open your eyes to a new kind of creative storytelling.

All of these examples point to a fun-filled, creative future you might not have thought possible. Are you in?

If you need help, I want to hear from you. What do you need?

If what you need is more insights into how AI can help, stay tuned. I’m planning some live online events for January.

If you have any questions or want to dive deeper, please let me know how I can help. I’m currently offering free 1-to-1 discovery sessions. Just reply to this message and let me know.

Let’s rediscover your creative joy and build something you’re excited to wake up for.

Wishing you the happiest of Holidays
and a bright, creative New Year! 🎄

Jon Leland, creativity evangelist