The Calm Creative podcast

What do you do when you want to get creative work done, but really don't feel like it? When you pace for hours around a project. When you're feeling uninspired, and unmotivated. When you're not in the mood to create, but you want to be.I received a voice message from a fellow creative about this topic, and in this episode I share my thoughts on inspiration, and my best tips for mak

What does a slower, calmer, deeper creative practice look like? It's something I've thought about since reading Cal Newport's latest book Slow Productivity. So in this episode, I dive into the key points of the book, my thoughts on them, and how they pertain to creatives, today. What does it means to create work you're proud of? And how can we create our best work amidst the hustle

In this episode, I answer my first ever voice message sent in my a listener. The question is about wanting to quit social media as a musician, and how to deal with the fear of missing out on opportunities. This is such a relatable issue, and I loved delving deeper into it. I talk about my own struggles with social media FOMO, and my best strategies for leaving social media behind,

In this episode, I discuss the pros and cons of building a business around a creative craft or skill. I challenge the notion of “follow your passion” and “cash in on your creativity” that’s been advertised by entrepreneurs and self-help gurus since I was in my early twenties. I talk about the internalized capitalism that drives us to monetize all of our creative skills wi

In this episode, I talk about a personality trait that has defined (and haunted) me all my life, and something I often get questions about: being multi-passionate. Having many different creative skills and interests, and feeling torn between them. I discuss:- What this trait really is, and what it means.- When having multiple creative passions is a problem, and when it's not.- What

In this first episode of the podcast, I tell you more about me, my background, and what my goals and hopes are for this podcast.Mentioned:My YouTube channelCal Newport - Deep WorkCal Newport - Digital MinimalismJohann Hari - Stolen FocusWant to leave me a message for the show?Email me your thoughts or questions at [email protected] or leave a voice message at https://www.spe

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