A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

The negation of the negation is a literary term but one that I see reflected in the real world far too often. With this lesson, I not only explain why this phrase means but how you might be a primary culprit of it. And if you are… YOU NEED TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. I’ll explain why. Thanks for tuning in.  

WEB LINK: https://philsvitek.com/dont-be-a-real-life-negation-of-the-negation   

SELECTED LINKS FROM EPISODE: 

Master Mental Fortitude Course Book: http://mastermentalfortitude.com

The barrier to entry as a content is basically nonexistent given technology and social media. And as a content creator you NEED to understand those platforms! You must. It might feel intimidating to think that you now have to focus on writing, acting, filming, editing, publishing AND marketing… BUT if you do, you’re the one in control. No more having to rely on ANYONE else! That’s an incredible thought. However, not enough content creators are taking advantage of it. Trust me, I know from personal experience. I know from even watching my close friends. Utilize all the platforms and MAKE MORE CONTENT! Why? Because if you’re a content creator, shouldn’t you want to make more things anyway? I hope you find this useful. Feel free to ask my any questions or offer some of your thoughts. And for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com.

The decade is ending and in this edition of my vlog, I discuss how I've begun batching my work and the benefits of that. I highlight the big things I've learned this decade and how I'm trying to better navigate my talents vs my passions. If there’s anything you’d like me to discuss or answer for you in the future, let me know and I’ll be glad to do so.  Also, for my lessons and such, check out http://philsvitek.com. To order the course book, go to http://mastermentalfortitude.com. Thank you!

Hello you! If you want a free digital copy of my course book - Master Mental Fortitude which is jam packed with 35 lessons and exercises for any creative, then all you have to do is comment down below! It's as simple as that. This offer only stands until January 31st, 2020 so don't wait. And feel free to share this good news with friends and family. Happy New Year!!!

Everyone makes mistakes, even the greatest minds in the world. In this post, I showcase Bob Iger, who is Disney’s current CEO and has been for over 15 years. But before this, he ran ABC and made a decision which he regrets. He talks about it at length in his book The Ride of a Lifetime. What was this so-called “mistake” and what did he learn from it? Find out… As for why am I doing this? Is it to poke fun at him? To chop him down to size? No. My aim is for us to see that A) he’s human, just like the rest of us and therefore EACH of us is capable of greatness, B) mistakes can never define your legacy if you choose not to have them define you and C) the lessons you learn from mistakes can propel you towards that greatness you see. For more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com.

Here I explain why I've decided to post more — and no, it's not to grow my social media following... Tune in and find out why. And if you like what you hear, please be sure to subscribe/follow any one of my platforms (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok or Podcast). For all those links, or to get everything in one simple place, visit http://philsvitek.com. Hope you enjoy what I'm doing! And if there's anything you'd like to see me touch upon, comment or hit me up on social media.

I’ve been gearing up to write more in the new year and because of that, I’ve been thinking of ways to make my stories more compelling. One of the things I thought of was to figure out what the climax of my story would be—the point at which there’s the most tension. Then, take that and start writing and never look back. Sure, there’s fiction (whether books or movies) that utilize the technique of showing the climax but they then jump to sometime earlier so you can see the events leading up to it. My idea is to not do that. Go forward. The thinking is: how much more interesting can you make your story when you start with the maximum emotion. It’s a way to force yourself to make it as riveting as possible. Stephen King was a jumping off point for this idea, but so was TV writer Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul). In this post, I go further with this idea and implore you to use it as a creative exercise in your storytelling (whether novels, films, TV shows, narrative podcasts, etc). Feel free to ask me any questions or offer some of your thoughts. And for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com.   

In this segment, I react to various news and/or real world issues. And with this post, I chose to discuss privacy concerns. By no means am I an expert but that won't stop me from offering my two cents. If nothing else, my goal is to spark a conversation so that I can learn and we can both dive deeper into the core issues at hand. So please, let me know your thoughts in the comments or on social (@PhilSvitek). And for more free resources, tips, etc, visit my website: http://philsvitek.com.

Stoicism, while an ancient philosophy, has many practical real world applications. The primary goal being to keep you calm during adversity—and trust me when I say you’ll face obstacles along your path to success, especially if your creative dream is big. This mini lesson introduces you to some of the stoic principles that can help you keep level headed no matter what. After listening, try it out and please be sure to leave a comment with any thoughts or questions. And, be sure to check out some of the resources I’ve provided so you can truly deep dive on stoicism. Thanks for tuning in.

WEB LINK:

https://philsvitek.com/how-stoic-principles-help-your-creative-life

SELECTED LINKS FROM EPISODE:

The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358

Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday: https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-Key-Ryan-Holiday/dp/0525538585

Tao of Seneca: https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Seneca-Practical-Letters-Master/dp/B01AIXEJ0U/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2AJAL58DT5O1Q&keywords=tao+of+seneca&qid=1577113481&s=books&sprefix=tao+of+s%2Cstripbooks%2C209&sr=1-2

Basics of Stoic Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U2YJcQtPAk

Master Mental Fortitude Course Book: http://mastermentalfortitude.com

There’s an anecdote I heard a while back where a student writes a term paper but the professor hands it back and tells him it needs improvement. This repeats several times. Can you guess the lesson from this story? Based off this episode’s title, you probably can. But dive deeper with me as I not only explain and expand that lesson, I give you practical steps to outputting higher quality work. I hope you find this useful. Feel free to ask my any questions or offer some of your thoughts. And for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com.

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