What does it actually take to make a difference?
In this conversation, Scott Perry of Creative on Purpose shares the core idea behind his book Intrepid: Dare to Make a Difference: most people do not have a motivation problem. They have a commitment problem.
Scott explains why motivation is just a mood, why commitment is a decision, and why meaningful progress begins when you stop waiting to feel ready and start taking small, honest, intentional steps. He also breaks down how to pick a solvable problem, why purpose-driven people often stay stuck in problems that are too big to hold, and how micro steps build Clarity, confidence, and momentum over time.
This is a conversation about purpose, courage, enoughness, meaningful work, and becoming the kind of person who keeps promises that matter.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Scott Perry’s book Intrepid
01:04 The core question: Do you care enough to commit?
02:26 Motivation is a mood; commitment is a decision
05:33 Why you need to pick a solvable problem
10:43 A real example: moving from overwhelm to enough
16:53 Validate the offer, the audience, and the next step
21:02 Why the path evolves as you grow
26:23 The next honest step to take today
28:46 What Scott’s grandchildren teach about being intrepid
31:25 Micro steps, self-kindness, and staying in motion
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