Ep 15 - Lynton V Harris – The Power of Possibility Thinking and Staying the Course - Part 2
In Part 2 of this inspiring conversation, Wild Wacky Wonderful Humans continues with Lynton V Harris, uncovering the resilience and grit behind his creative success. While Part 1 explores the magic of immersive experiences, this follow-up delves into the realities of building a global creative empire — including the heartbreak of lost deals, the importance of failing forward, and the emotional weight of leadership in high-stakes environments.
Lynton opens up about the value of long-term thinking, the creative potential that lives inside rejection, and how his personal reflections led to the creation of The Alchemist’s Suitcase — a powerful poem and the foundation of his upcoming book. This episode is a moving exploration of perseverance, creative integrity, and what it means to keep going when everything seems to fall apart. A must-listen for creators, dreamers, and anyone walking a path of purpose.
If you haven’t listened to Part 1 (Ep 14), start there for the full story.
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“At the end of life, you're not taking anything with you except the memories.”
Lynton V. Harris
Wisdom from Lynton in Episode 15
“The alchemist delights in filling your suitcase for you… memories of golden days, and filled with the magic of the stars from a night sky.”
“At the end of life, you’re not taking anything with you except the memories.”
“You are an evolving being… the moment you stop seeking, you’re done.”
“If you think you’re wise, how can you become so?”
“Initiative and enthusiasm aren’t just traits – they’re behaviours.”
“We all wrestle with things until we evolve out of them.”
“My rejection started at birth – but it gave me a new chance, and I took it.”
“Sometimes we fight intolerance by becoming intolerant ourselves.”
“Everything I do starts with writing – even scaring people begins with an idea.”
Key Themes Explored
Legacy of Love
Through the poem The Alchemist’s Suitcase, written in honour of his mother, Lynton shares how grief can become a portal for creativity. He reflects on love, memory, and meaning — and reminds us that we don’t carry possessions beyond life, only the love we’ve lived and shared.
Creativity can alchemise grief into legacy. What you create from love has the power to live on and inspire.
How Our Beliefs Evolve
Lynton opens up about the evolution of his beliefs, from wrestling with gay adoption as an adoptee himself to embracing diverse worldviews through conversation, travel, and lived experience.
Growth comes when we question what we’ve always assumed to be true. Awareness isn’t a destination — it’s a practice.
The Paradox of Being Human
From his study of the Tao Te Ching to his fascination with space travel, cryonics, and the darkest parts of history like Auschwitz, Lynton explores the yin and yang of human nature — how one idea can inspire creation or destruction.
Humanity is paradoxical — wonderfully complex, frustratingly simple. But in our seeking, we grow. And in our contradictions, we become whole.