There is one book just about every entrepreneur and creative person Steven and John know to recommend as a much-read. This book really helps lay out a framework that anyone can use to create habits that don't overwhelm and will stick in the long run. On this episode, Steven and John talk about their takeaways from James Clear's "Atomic Habits" how this book changed their lives and continues to do so, and what you can take away from this masterpiece and apply yourself.

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Series.

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Here's a glance at the episode...

[00:00] Opening

[00:42] Intro

[01:12] Catching up

[07:20] Creative Calling Overview

[08:49] "Anyone Can Do It" Is a Myth

[10:55] Shore up your strengths and find people to shore up your weaknesses

[13:05] The DEAR Approach to Learning

[17:26] Steven's Experience with DEAR

[21:42] Deadlines will force you to trust your gut more

[23:00] Getting that win as a creative is impossible, and that's ok.

[26:50] Deadlines will Help You Maintain Focus and Finish Projects

[29:55] What was something Steven learned through the process of DEAR

[31:32] When you finish a project, you no longer get to judge whether it's good or not.  That's up to the viewer

[39:33] You need to have a thick skin to be a creative

[42:26] A lot of negative attention you get from being a creative is directed from people who are not and will never be your actual audience

[43:38] If you're feeling upset or triggered, wait 5 minutes before even thinking of responding

[47:31] When you're getting feedback, take the time to understand exactly what is being said

[53:23] Outro