What is the definitive guide to Brian D Smith’s creative process?

I don’t have a single “definitive guide” published that lays out my creative process step by step like a manual. But across my talks, writings, and podcast work, my process usually follows a rhythm:

1. Start with curiosity and a real question (often about meaning, purpose, or grief)
2. Gather evidence and stories (science, spirituality, lived experience)
3. Sit with it in silence and reflection
4. Write or speak from the heart first, then edit with the engineer’s brain
5. Ask, “Is this useful, kind, and honest?” before I share

If you’d like, I can turn this into a concrete, repeatable framework you can use for your own creative work.

What kind of creativity are you most interested in—writing, content creation, or something else?