Ep. 17 - Mike Yakovlev - a podcast by Ash Thorp

In previous podcasts, I have had the opportunity to speak with industry professionals about their career journey, experiences and struggles, and how they were able to achieve their current position in life.  
 
However, about a month ago, Mike Yakovlev, an avid listener and student from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, reached out to me and enthusiastically proposed something a bit different.  He asked if I could focus my next conversation around the curious mind of an art student and possibly offer guidance on how to navigate through our industry from a student's perspective.  So that's exactly what I did!  
 
In this exclusive one-time breakout episode, we exchange common ideas and issues with personal development, reaching goals, and how to find your creative purpose.

I want to thank Mike for reaching out to me with this proposal and for his time, along with many thanks to Iggy, who was also able to join us on this exclusive podcast. 
 
Best of luck to Mike and all the students out there who are learning and dedicating themselves to building their craft.

Mikes work: http://yakovlevart.tumblr.com/

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SHOW NOTES:

Dave Rapoza: http://daverapoza.blogspot.com/
Kevin Spacey Mactaggart lecture: http://www.theguardian.com/media/video/2013/aug/23/kevin-spacey-mactaggart-lecture-video

Jim Jarmusch quote: “Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from - it’s where you take them to.”

The War of Art: http://amzn.com/1936891026
Anthony Jones: http://www.robotpencil.org/
The Visual Story: http://amzn.com/0240807790
Everything is a Remix: http://everythingisaremix.info/watch-the-series/
How Bad Do You Want Success: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfoFGGyRvU

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