Man what an episode. I grouped these three because they were so related. Jump in to hear how so much of what causes us to turn to distraction is actually something that is much more simple than you thought. Also, we touch on an age-old cure for burnout and stress. No essential oils here. 

"Comparison is the death of your inner flame" - Nobody actually said that, but boy is it true. In this episode, we'll go into how we can take back some personal power when we're not feeling too awesome about what we make.  How can we turn that negative energy into fuel? How can we use that envy, fear, and other bad stuff to actually help us make better work? Jump on in. 

"I am speed." - Sonic. Maybe. IDK if he actually said that but it sounds like something he would say. But here's what I say! I say we can make so much more and be so much more as creatives if we can know what slows us down. Similar to comparing yourself, there are things like perfectionism and other stuff that kills our creativity. Here we go.

Everyone gets hit by the envy train at some point. We wish we could have been that person that got this or that. It's a touchy topic but we're going right in. 

Ever heard of the acronym I.V.P.? Well we talk about this new phrase I just made up and what it has to your relationship with approval. We chat about how to find your "place" in the world by giving back as much as you can. Warm up your favorite teas, we're going in. 

Man oh man do we have a lot surrounding the work we do to keep this world happy huh? Anyway, we all have expectations when it comes to our craft. In this episode, I explore some of those expectations, some of mine, and maybe a healthier, more uplifting way to be a bit more "zen" around the way we put our art into the world.

At the end of the day, we run our own race. The creative lifestyle is usually a lonely one and remembering that can be a challenge. In this episode, we go into what it takes to keep on trukin'. 

I think programmers got it right when they coined the phrase "garbage in, garbage out".  In this episode, we look at what it would mean to frontload your healthy habits so it's easier to do.  I mention a tactic I have been using since I was a teen to make sure I don't waste willpower resisting bad food. Bonus! We also talk more holistically about the mind and spirit (philosophy)

This is going to be the least tactical episode. however, it's one where you have to draw heavily on some ideas that I share. See you on the inside. 

Hyuge topic incoming. Man, this is a big one. I really enjoyed making this one and I hope you do too.