How to Boost Creativity & Well-Being Using Silence with Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn, Authors of Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise

<p>The world is noisier today than it ever has been before, and we're left trying to process this excess of information! Kristel Bauer sat down with Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn on this Live Greatly podcast episode to chat about the power of silence. Leigh & Justin are the authors of their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. The same techniques that Justin and Leigh have taught to US Congress, NASA, Harvard and Google can help you reclaim the presence of silence in your life. Tune in to learn about why silence is important, how you can find silence in the busyness of life, how to navigate information overload and so much more!</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Key Takeaways from This Episode</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1">What are the benefits of silence</li> <li aria-level="1">How to find silence in the midst of hectic days</li> <li aria-level="1">Why is all of this excess noise potentially harmful</li> <li aria-level="1">How to get comfortable with silence</li> <li aria-level="1">Insights from the book GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise</li> </ul> <p>In their book GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise (HarperWave; on sale: May 17, 2022), Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz invite us to rethink our definition of silence—not just as the absence of noise, but as a presence that can bring us energy, clarity, and deeper connection. The world is louder than ever. It’s not just the noise in our ears, but the noise on our screens and in our heads. With the average person sending/receiving 125 emails a day and with the WHO ranking noise pollution as second only to air pollution in its impact on human wellbeing, it’s clear that modern society has lost its connection to silence. While mindfulness can help us cope with the onslaught of noise, research shows that few people maintain a meditation practice over time. We need more accessible and enduring ways of finding clarity and renewal. Now, the same techniques Zorn and Marz have taught to the U.S. Congress, NASA, Harvard, and Google can he