Bryce discusses why 'lazy' creators are the ones that produce work that matters, why being busy can be bad for your business, and comedian Mike Birbiglia's tips for succeeding (as a freelancer and as a person). 

 

Episode Summary

In this episode, Bryce addresses:

• The labor illusion: when it comes to judging other people’s work, we want to feel they wore themselves out for us -- not necessarily if the job was done quickly or well.
• The time that really matters to creators
• Why nobody spends more than four or five hours on their primary creative tasks
• The difference between deep work and shallow busy work. 
• What defines a day well spent
• Comedian Mike Birbiglia's 6 Tips for Making it Small:
  • Don't wait
  • Fail
  • Learn from failure
  • Maybe quit
  • Aim for small successes
  • Cleverness is overrated and heart is underrated

 Extra resources:

> Article: Nobody cares how hard you work

> Article: Want to create things that matter? Be Lazy

 

> Study: Think Customer's Hate Waiting? Not so fast...

 

> Article: Mike Birbiglia’s 6 Tips for Making It Small in Hollywood. Or Anywhere.

 

> Article: Graduating and Looking for Your Passion? Just Be Patient

 

 

 

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