The Wizard of Storytelling, Ed Greenwood - Creator of the Forgotten Realms & DND

The Dave Crenshaw Success Show

Ed Greenwood, the mastermind behind the iconic Forgotten Realms, shares his journey from childhood daydreams to becoming a Dungeons & Dragons legend. He reveals the magic formula: read everything, find your unique voice, and create like there's no tomorrow. Greenwood’s wisdom goes beyond writing; it’s about finding a career that lights you up, surrounding yourself with people who support your quirks, and aiming for a legacy that’s more about impact than income. Whether you're just starting out or switching gears, Greenwood’s story is a reminder to pursue your passions with relentless creativity and heart. Listen to his story and choose the action that resonates the most with you today!

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week:

1. Learn from those you admire. Study their work to build a more profound basis for creativity. ACTION: Choose your favorite format and learn something new from someone you admire.
2. Be prolific. Creating a lot of content opens more doors. ACTION: Schedule regular time to create content without worrying about perfection.
3. Have a clear vision. Make that vision the result of engaging all five senses, not just sight. ACTION: Review your vision and ask yourself if you’re using all five senses to develop it more clearly.
4. Keep up the momentum. To keep the creative process rolling, start the next creative task immediately after completing the previous one. ACTION: Schedule a 5-minute block after all existing creative tasks dedicated to starting “the next one.”

Guest Resources

Follow Ed Greenwood on X, username @TheEdVerse, or on Discord by joining the server, Greenwood’s Grotto.

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

Time Management Fundamentals

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com