Curse Of The Marketer

The value of pulling references from unexpected places.

What is resistance? Why is it difficult to share your work with friends, family and strangers? Thanks to a nudge from my last guests I finally shared this podcast on social media.

Taylor Scott is a veteran hospitality executive (Disney, Wynn, etc.) and the author of Ballgames to Boardrooms. We're testing a format that focuses on three areas: values, beliefs and strategies.

What it the podcast focused on asking every guest (marketers/creators) to address these same 3 themes: What are the beliefs, values & strategies you've relied on to be successful and feel fulfilled?

Do you think we don't need your art, or are you too afraid to produce it?

What will be in the 'creators cannon' - the most important ideas, theories and concepts all artists and marketers need to know or adopt?

One hit wonders and the power of why for personal development.

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Austin Kleon's book Steal Like An Artist offers a helpful lens to get past this feeling. Also check out the film Everything is a Remix by Kirby Ferguson.

We want creative freedom but why do we also need restrains?

Cursed marketers are inherently curious and strategic. But most also want to get their hands dirty creating. At the same time, their high standards can lead to paralysis. I find prototyping can help.