In this 5 questions episode, we talk about breaking good habits, dealing with negativity, surviving a quarter-life crisis, and more.

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Things mentioned in this episode:

We're Hiring - Animator/Motion Graphics Artist/Illustrator

Martin's piano post on Instagram

How to Learn to Play an Instrument (Ep. 256)

CrashCourse on YouTube

Kurzgesagt on YouTube

Habitica (iOS | Android)

Beeminder (iOS | Android)

Strava (iOS | Android)

The Buried Giant, by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg

The Martian, by Andy Weir

Artemis, by Andy Weir

Fluent in 3 Months

Listen Money Matters

Wisecrack on YouTube

Game Grumps on YouTube

Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.

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Timestamps:

0:02:57 - How to be more consistent with your productive days

0:14:25 - Breaking habits and changing your routine

0:22:55 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks)

0:25:59 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Managing your invoices)

0:28:11 - Handling negative criticism

0:40:35 - Dealing with a quarter-life crisis

0:55:22 - Separating your work from your personal brand

1:04:25 - Conclusion

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