I have been perking and making notes about a new book called The Creators Code.
Actually much more than a book, more of a movement. A global movement of conscious creators. I know, I know, a global movement sounds on one hand overwhelming and daunting and on the other hand almost cliche. Yet for month and months I have been pulled to this. So I thought that I would share some of my thoughts about The Code and ask for your feedback.
I am going to start with the book that I will write/video here on my blog in short segments and will ask for your feedback and suggestions along the way.
The fundamental concept is very simple, we can divide people into 2 basic categories; Creators and Consumers. Now clearly we are ALL both, BUT in the big picture of our lives where do we “net out” ? On any given day, week, month, quarter, year as individuals do we actually consume more or create more?
Make no mistake this is difficult to measure and perhaps we will never have an ideal way to measure, but the question is powerful, if you let it sink in for a minute…it is a biggie.
In your relationships, work, family home, do you create more or consume more?
In your business in terms of value do you create or consume more?
In all aspects of your life do you create or consume more?
The answers to these questions tell us a tremendous amount about ourselves, our lives, our communities and ultimately the long term sustainability of everything we touch. I know, I am getting a bit dramatic.
However I believe with every cell of my being that we as human beings are manifestation machines, we are creators, we create with every thought, every action, every interaction that we have with another human being. If we can consciously direct that creation energy, we can dramatically improve our lives, our communities and our world.
Think of it from this perspective, facebook now has almost 600 Million users, the average user is logged into facebook for 2 hours a day (note that does not mean that they are using fb that entire time). MOST of the people are consuming information about people they know, or would like to know. That is 1.2 billion hours a day globally that is primarily wasted away in unconscious consumption of primarily useless information.
I am aware that fb can be used for some amazing creation, I believe for example that in terms of fb hours I would “net out” at huge creation for my business and contribution to my clients lives.
But lets be clear is there probably a higher and better use of (lets round down) 1 billion man hours a day on planet earth and I believe that if each of us was clear about what it is that we wanted to create, and got our own personal stories and limitations out of the way it would be an amazing experience personally and quite literally globally.
Claiming the space of creator is the prerequisite of everything, designing your ideal business, financial freedom, loving relationships, mastering your weight and health, connecting with your family and loved ones.
So here is my first run at The Code itself, which will be the framework of the book.
The Creators Code
- I create more than I consume
- I am the source and cause of my experiences and results
- I am grateful for who I am and what I have. I know the experience of gratitude is the space of creation
- I understand my needs and get them met so I can create from a clean clear space
- I am an active learner and teacher, I pass on my knowledge
- I align my life and resources around my passion and gifts
- I have a spiritual pracitice
- I live a life of abundance and generosity
- I understand and support entrepreneurship either as one myself or I work for one I believe in
- I nurture and care for my body and health, I know it is one of my most powerful tools for creation.
- I support sustainability and vote consistently with all my resources
- I embrace personal accountability
- I believe in democracy and freedom for all, and participate locally and globally
That is where I am at with the code thus far, I welcome any of your feedback and ideas.
Standing in support of creators.
Jay






This feels fantastic. You can count me in Jay.
Hey Jay, Congrats on your latest venture. I had a couple of initial thoughts (these may be a little wordy and moreso things to think about as you develop the book):
For #9, regarding entrepreneurship, you could consider broadening it “I understand and support entrepreneurship by being one myself, working for one I believe in, and/or directing my resources towards them through actions such as funding micro-enterprise or endorsing local enterprise.”
For #11, one of the roots of the term sustainability is “Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable – to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.†(World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987). The intent behind it is the integration of economic, social and environmental considerations into decision making at all levels (individually, as an enterprise, as a community, as a country), kind of like a three legged stool. If one or more of the three legs is substantially shorter than the others because it isn’t given the attention the others are, durability is lost. It would be great to see an explicit reference in The Creators’ Code to future generations. Something like, “My choices can touch others’ lives and the world far beyond my lifetime; I am mindful of how my choices impact the future of our planet and its people.” (Obviously, you would want to say this in your own Jay like way.)
Looking forward to hearing more. If you ever just want to get together and bat around ideas, let me know.
Lolly
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Hey Jay, Congrats on your latest venture. I had a couple of initial thoughts (these may be a little wordy and moreso things to think about as you develop the book):
For #9, regarding entrepreneurship, you could consider broadening it “I understand and support entrepreneurship by being one myself, working for one I believe in, and/or directing my resources towards them through actions such as funding micro-enterprise or endorsing local enterprise.â€
For #11, one of the roots of the term sustainability is “Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable – to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.†(World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987). The intent behind it is the integration of economic, social and environmental considerations into decision making at all levels (individually, as an enterprise, as a community, as a country), kind of like a three legged stool. If one or more of the three legs is substantially shorter than the others because it isn’t given the attention the others are, durability is lost. It would be great to see an explicit reference in The Creators’ Code to future generations. Something like, “My choices can touch others’ lives and the world far beyond my lifetime; I am mindful of how my choices impact the future of our planet and its people.†(Obviously, you would want to say this in your own Jay like way.)
Looking forward to hearing more. If you ever just want to get together and bat around ideas, let me know.
Lolly
I read through this, and at first I thought “I am, without a doubt, a creator”
As I read further, began to question whether or not I was a creator or a consumer.
Of course, I think we flip-flop in life a bit (at least my experience says that I have done both) and I don’t know of anyone that is an exception (without a doubt, you do both too).
While I would agree that I am the creator of my space, I have periods of obvious consumption.
I suppose my goal, after reading this, will be to become less of a consumer and more of a creator… if nothing else, creating is a lot more exciting that consuming.
Thanks Jay! I like the concept and where this is headed!
2 questions:
what does # 7 mean and
why is the message of this book meaningful to you?
Hello Veronica, # 7 a spiritual practice (from my perspective) is anything that I do on a consistent basis that connects me to and acknowledges that there is more to me than simply flesh and bones. It could be church, meditation, Temple, purposeful time in nature it does not matter what the is as much as it honors that there is “God, Universe, infinite intelligenceor whatever you want to call it” that each of us co- creates with.
When grounded with the fundamentals of creation a spiritual practice does 3 things:
1) Supports the individual creator to have faith
2) Generally helps align creation for the good of all
3) Invites and allows support of all kinds.
I trust that helps.
Jay
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