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Is this contrived? from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.776797
Which is worse—making something and working out the kinks to eventually find your authentic voice? Or never making anything at all because it feels contrived to try?
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This is not for everyone from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.775955
The creative journey is not for everyone, but it is probably for you.
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Don't edit too soon from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.774686
Treat interruptions like stop signs, not detours.
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It's okay to change the plan from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.773930
Be ruthless with your plans in favor of your objective. If the strategy doesn't support the goal, then change it.
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A fresh direction from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.773143
While I prepare to change a few things with Make Something Cool starting next week, I want to encourage peace in your mind and body to help you create.
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What to do when you're overwhelmed from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.765984
What to do when you're overwhelmed
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What I am doing to break negativity from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.747452
I am a positive person by nature. I see opportunities in almost any situation. But lately, I have not been feeling that way.
My default response to most things has been negative.
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Do or think from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.746194
People spend too much time doing and not enough time thinking about what they should be doing. -Naval Ravikant
The quote above makes an interesting point. I feel like this all the time. But, I ...
Using a bad situation for good from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.745309
If you're in a bad situation at work or in life, it can be tough to see or notice anything else.
Maybe you're unhappy at your job, or battling illness, or even managing life in this pandem...
Data doesn't change people from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.744457
Data doesn't change people. At least, not on its own.
Have you ever wanted to make a point so badly, but just couldn't convince someone else of your side? You could pull up spreadsheets an...
Help your brain, and start journaling. from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.743607
I used to journal every day. Unfortunately, I've fallen off the wagon for the past few months. Today, I woke up and decided to give it a shot again.
And let me tell you, It feels good.
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How to build a brand that people love w/ Emily Heyward, Co-founder Red Antler (#069) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.687332
How to build a brand that people love with Emily Heyward (Co-founder Red Antler)
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The Future of Podcasting | Tom Osman Interviews Alex Sugg (#071) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.685360
In this episode, Tom Osman and Alex get into the details of what makes a great podcast, how to get started, the current podcasting landscape and where medium is headed next.
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Build A Business by Beating Insecurity w/ Tom Osman (#073) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.683798
In this episode, Alex and Tom talk about overcoming insecurity and sharing your thoughts online, how trying, failing and quitting more projects is the key to finding the best one, how to manage you...
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Finding Your Superpower In Unexpected Places w/ Andy J. Pizza (#074) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.682634
Alex and Andy discuss neurodiversity and Andy's journey of learning to work with his ADHD, how to create more urgency & consistency in your life, facing your shadow-side, and what makes a powerful ...
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The Four Personas of Creative Work (#075) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.681832
The Four Personas of Creative Work: Balancing Self-Awareness and Self-Belief
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Dropping the Shield of Irony (Why You Should Take Yourself More Seriously) (#076) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.681007
Dropping the Shield of Irony (Why You Should Take Yourself More Seriously)
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The Joy Cycle: The Two Components of a Fulfilling Life (#077) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.680184
The Joy Cycle: The Two Components of a Fulfilling Life (#018)
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James Clear on building habits, focusing on quality, and life before (and after) selling 5 Million books (#084) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.670089
Alex interviews James Clear on building habits, focusing on quality, and life before and after selling 5 Million books.
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Brian McDonald of Belief Agency on How To Tell Compelling Stories With Your Creative Work (#086) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.668416
Alex sits down with Brian McDonald of Belief Agency to discuss the art of storytelling.
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How To Find Self-Compassion In Your Creative Work w/ Dr. Kristin Neff (#088) from 2022-02-21T19:11:26.666527
Alex interviews Dr. Kristin Neff about the power of self-compassion in our creative work.
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Four Thousand Weeks & Embracing Better Productivity with Oliver Burkeman (#090) from 2022-02-21T11:05
Oliver Burkeman is a journalist and the author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. In this episode, Oliver talks to Alex about the importance of managing time with your limits, fin...
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Storytelling, Judging Your Past Work, and Finding Your Creative Voice w/ Ryan Booth (#089) from 2022-02-14T11:05
In this episode, Ryan talks about his approach to storytelling, finding the good in his past creative work, and how he found his visual identity at a photography workshop in Cambodia.
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Polina Pompliano of The Profile takes us inside the most successful people & companies in the world (#085) from 2021-11-22T11:05
Polina Pompliano of The Profile takes us inside the most successful people & companies in the world (#085)
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Steph Smith on the simple system to increase your productivity, save more time, and make content that connects (#083) from 2021-10-25T10:45
In this interview, Steph Smith dives deep into her simple framework for getting more out of your time, and also how to create excellent content.
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Jack Butcher of Visualize Value on building a $1M brand in 18 months (#082) from 2021-10-11T10:45
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Jeremy Cohen on Content Creation and Bringing Positive Energy Into Your Work (#081) from 2021-09-27T10:45
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Welcome (back) to Make Something Cool! from 2021-09-23T10:45
Make Something Cool returns! First new interview comes out September 27th!
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How to build a brand that people love with Emily Heyward (Co-founder Red Antler) from 2021-08-26T02:59:52.140260
How to build a brand that people love with Emily Heyward (Co-founder Red Antler)
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Elite Craftsmanship, Competing on Top-Chef, and the Secret Skill Every Creative Needs w/ Chef Eric Adjepong (#079) from 2021-06-24T04:00
An Interview with Top-Chef finalist and Author Chef Eric Adjepong
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The Comfort Crisis w/ Michael Easter (#078) from 2021-06-10T04:00
An interview with author, journalist, and professor Michael Easter
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How One Book Can Change Your Entire Life w/ Alex & Books (#072) from 2021-03-25T04:00
In this episode Alex and Alex discuss the importance of quitting more books, how to become a more consistent reader, good note-taking strategies, and how Alex sold all of his video games for a chan...
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How This Founder Reached 1 Billion People With a Side Project w/ Mikael Cho, CEO of Unsplash (#070) from 2021-02-15T05:00
In this episode, Alex and Mikael Cho (founder of Unsplash) discuss the journey of building a brand that reached over 1 billion downloads, how to use writing to clarify your thoughts, the controvers...
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How Smartphones Affect Our Happiness w/ Kai Tang, Co-founder Light Phone (#068) from 2020-08-31T10:05
How smartphones affect our happiness with Kai Tang (Co-founder Light Phone)
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How To Make It As An Independent Creator w/ Red Gaskell (#067) from 2020-08-30T10:00
Working on your terms: How to make it as creator with Red Gaskell
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Express Yourself from 2020-08-27T10:00:18
In 2020, we have access to countless resources and ideas.
This is an incredible opportunity. We get access to learn and see what others are doing and become inspired by it.
But th...
You're Paying an Expensive Price from 2020-08-26T10:00:22
I am currently undergoing some shifts in how I plan my work and projects.
Usually, I am really good at this, but lately, it's been tough to stay on top of it all. It's easy to let things s...
What to do when you're stumped from 2020-08-25T10:00:16
This morning, I am stumped.
I have no ideas about what to write to you this morning, but I am showing up anyway. Because that is what I have committed to do.
Sometimes, that is al...
Prime Your Mindset For A New Week from 2020-08-24T20:39:11
Monday mornings can be tough. But I don't think they need to be.
This morning, you can prime your mindset to have a great week. No matter what hardships might come, you get to choose how y...
Challenge Your Assumptions from 2020-08-21T10:00:23
Let's talk about aliens.
When you think of an alien, do you think of flying saucers? Of a giant head and pitch-black eyes standing on two legs? Does it have remarkable technology? Is it th...
Work Vs. Play from 2020-08-20T10:00:06
What feels like play to you and work for others? What feels like work to you and play to others?
These are essential questions to ask when you're starting a new project. When something fee...
Compete With Yourself from 2020-08-19T10:00:15
Have you ever looked at what someone else is doing and thought "I could do that too... In fact, I could do it better."?
This is natural. Humans have been bred since the dawn of time to com...
Look After Yourself from 2020-08-18T10:00:12
Yesterday, I talked about practicing generosity. Today, I want you to take what you did yesterday and apply it to yourself.
What I mean is, when we are always thinking about ourselves, we ...
Practice Generosity from 2020-08-17T10:00:39
Generosity is a topic I don't see or hear much about these days. To be honest, I think that we are all living in a default 'survival mode'.
And if you live in 'survivor-mode' all the time...
Why You Should Say "I Don't Know" More Often from 2020-08-12T10:59:54
When you say, "I don't know," you're taking the place of confidence in any interaction. You're being honest with yourself and whoever you're speaking with. It also frees you up from being some sort...
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How To Make A Lot Of Good Stuff from 2020-08-11T10:00:06
I am a huge productivity nerd. Anyone who knows me, knows I am a huge geek when it comes to systems and methodologies and lots of ways of thinking about how to get work done.
Out of all th...
Why you should experiment with your projects from 2020-08-10T10:00:43
Experimenting with your projects is an essential part of doing good work.
The truth is when you try new things, the people who are following (or in my case, listening) to your work will no...
How to start unraveling insecurity from 2020-07-31T10:00:08
I believe insecurity is the source of most of the world's pain. Insecurity causes wars. It causes painful words to be said. It causes necessary words to be left unsaid. It causes us to say 'no' to ...
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Keep moving from 2020-07-30T10:00:05
I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying.
-Michael Jordan
Today is a simple letter. Whatever your goal is, whatever you want to achieve, don't g...
People like us do things like this from 2020-07-29T10:00:19
"People like us do things like this"
- Seth Godin
When Seth first uses this quote in his book This Is Marketing, I felt a light switch turn on. This is what it means to communicate wi...
The patience game from 2020-07-28T10:00:03
In the digital age of 'overnight' success stories such as Facebook, the hard slog is easily overlooked.
- James Dyson
The patience game is not very fun... until you win. Sometimes I ge...
The long game from 2020-07-27T10:00:10
If you're willing to clarify your long term goals and stick to them, you will outlast 99% of other people around you.
Why? Instant gratification will snare almost anyone these days, and it...
You are paying attention from 2020-07-24T10:00:02
The most prominent companies in the world are spending big money to get something from you.
That is your attention. Never forget how valuable it is.
So today, what are you going t...
Inspired by the challenge from 2020-07-23T10:00:14
My friend and I were texting yesterday about some of our creative projects, and I asked him what he has been inspired by lately.
"I've been inspired about the current events," he said. "T...
How to make your own lane from 2020-07-22T10:00:09
"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."
? Toni Morrison
There is a gap in the world, and it is your job to fill it. Your job...
How to make a new week feel exciting from 2020-07-20T10:00:02
A new week is here! For some people, this is an exciting feeling. For others, it's not very thrilling.
What do you think separates those two? Someone happy for a new week understands the o...
Don't put the cart before the horse from 2020-07-13T10:00:14
Don't put the cart before the horse
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Working on your terms: How to make it as creator with Red Gaskell from 2020-06-19T10:00:06
Working on your terms: How to make it as creator with Red Gaskell
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How smartphones affect our happiness with Kai Tang (Co-founder Light Phone) from 2020-06-12T10:05:30
How smartphones affect our happiness with Kai Tang (Co-founder Light Phone)
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Don't quit (too soon) from 2020-05-26T10:05:03
Quitting needs to be our last option, not our first instinct.
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The secret to happy productivity: Balancing your energy from 2020-05-19T10:05:07
The secret to happy productivity: Balancing your energy
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The art of adapting from 2020-05-11T10:05:33
The creative journey is all about adapting to your environment. It's never static and you'll always have to find news to solve problems. So how can you start building a more adaptive practice into ...
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Why you need a side project from 2020-04-30T10:10:06
You need a side-project, and in this episode, I'll explain why.
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Own your ambition (pt.3) from 2020-04-29T10:00:09
Someone who believes they should have something is very different from someone who believes they could have something.
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Facing fears of ambition (pt.2) from 2020-04-28T10:00:04
Ambition breaks escapism into pieces. Ambition creates a beautiful agreement with ourselves to follow through on the things we want to achieve.
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Admit your ambition (pt.1) from 2020-04-27T10:05:12
Healthy ambition is a decision we make that gives us direction, clarity, and grit to achieve a fulfilling vision.
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Listen to your life from 2020-04-24T10:05:07
When we listen to our lives, we can start to see patterns. If we can listen carefully, it becomes a compass for our life.
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How to keep creating when your energy is low from 2020-04-23T10:05:26
How do we manage all the heaviness of this season and still find time to create? Reassess your expectations, make for healing (not for likes), and try matching your output level with your energy le...
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Sometimes, it's silence. from 2020-04-22T10:05:13
The more outside voices have in our lives, the more distant we can become from our own inner voice. Where do you need to find silence in your life?
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The 3 components of a fulfilling and successful project from 2020-04-21T09:15:07
Every fulfilling and successful creative project has 3 components holding it together. You gifts, your interests and using the right mediums to share it.
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You’re in control (of something) from 2020-04-20T09:15:23
We can't change the way things are right now. But we do have control over one thing. How we respond to this moment.
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Dream big, but don't forget to write it down from 2020-04-16T00:07:02
Why does your dream feel so distant? Because your it exists in ambiguity. It's still squishy and cloudy and not very direct. To solve this, you must create clarity. The simplest place to start is t...
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Remember why it's fun from 2020-04-16T00:06:53
Remember why it's fun to you. Remember the moments that filled you with joy. Create from a place of gratitude today.
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Give yourself compassion while you're in the process from 2020-04-16T00:06:38
Give yourself compassion while you're in the process. the worst thing you can do is to be unkind to yourself as you take on the challenge of creative work.
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Permission to enter the process from 2020-04-16T00:06:25
The desire for a perfect result will always hold us back from starting. Today, give yourself permission to enter the process instead of needing to have a perfect result.
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There is opportunity in this distance from 2020-04-16T00:06:14
What do you think the world is asking you to become on the other side of this pandemic? Begin to channel this vision of yourself into your creative work today.
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Starting is the hardest part from 2020-04-16T00:03:48
The truth about any creative project is that starting is the hardest part. Why is that? We are afraid to fail.
In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to start despite the fear of...
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Starting is the hardest part from 2020-04-16T00:03:48
The truth about any creative project is that starting is the hardest part. Why is that? We are afraid to fail.
In this episode, I talk about what it looks like to start despite the fear of...
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Starting is the hardest part from 2020-04-16T00:03:48
Starting is the hardest part of any creative project or practice. Here are some simple ways to break through the resistance and get started.
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