In Studio with Kimberly Lovi

How to Regain Your Creativity (The 90-Day Challenge)

April 29, 2026·29 min
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Ep. 203 - Are you feeling stuck in a loop of mundane routines, stale conversations, and "bored energy"? Kimberly pulls back the curtain on the personal framework she's been using to reclaim her vibrancy and creativity. Kimberly argues that we lose our "playfulness" as we age, but the secret to unlocking new levels of success—both personally and professionally—is intentionally becoming a beginner again. Whether it's picking up a pickleball paddle, diving into the strategic world of Mahjong, or mastering a new technical skill, Kimberly shares why being "bad at something" is actually the best way to grow. Tune in as she challenges you to embark on a 90-day journey of "failing forward," explains why in-person connection is the ultimate networking tool, and reveals the surprising hobby that inspired Steve Jobs—and is now on her bucket list.   Chapters 2:27 | Pillar 1: The Social Pattern Break (Physical Activity) 3:00 | Why Pickleball is a Game-Changer 6:36 | Beyond Pickleball: Ideas for New Physical Hobbies 7:28 | The Mahjong Craze: Why It's the Ultimate Networking Tool 9:44 | How to Start a Mahjong Group 13:17 | The Importance of Focus: Why Playing Sober Wins 16:20 | Pillar 2: The Amateur Mindset (Killing the Ego) 18:25 | The 90-Day "Fail Forward" Challenge 21:38 | Pillar 3: Cross-Training Your Brain (Technical & Strategic Growth) 24:48 | The Power of Combining Physical & Strategic Play 26:39 | Calligraphy and the Steve Jobs Connection   Follow Kimberly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/ Subscribe on YouTube Here: https://www.youtube.com/@iconicnationmedia/videos

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