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- Start Creating More Content | Ship 30 for 30 Review | Ryan BeckIn this episode, Ryan Beck shares his journey with Ship 30 for 30 and reviews the experience. Ryan dives into the philosophy behind the program, what it's done for him, and what it is. Ship 30 for 30 helps you write 30 atomic essays in 30 days challenging you to write consistently. This helps you get past the perfectionistic mindset and just start producing content.🎯 SHOW NOTES[0:00] Coffee or Tea[1:42] Ryan's Minimalist Life[2:25] Stories from Camp[7:42] Ryan's Creative Journey[10:19] What is Ship 30 for 30[13:19] Ship 30 for 30 Philosophy[13:56] The Ship 30 for 30 Experience[14:49] Quantity to Quality[16:10] What is a "Digital Garden"?[21:04] Ryan's Catalyst to start Ship 30 for 30[24:13] Outro[25:58] Hardcover or Softcover🎒 RESOURCESFollow Ryan Beck: https://twitter.com/ryn_bckhttp://ryanbeck.co/✅ Follow The Beautiful MessAll Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/tbmshowSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqwInstagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessyFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow➡️ Follow Paul Dittus:YouTube: https://youtube.com/pauldittusIG: https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldittusWebsite: https://pauldittus.comHosted by Paul Dittus (@pauldittus)27 min
- Rapid Fire Questions with Ryan Beck | Twitter vs InstagramIn this episode, Ryan Beck shares why he believes Twitter is better than Instagram, how he occasionally replaces his iPhone with a notebook, and more! Ryan Beck is a dad of two that writes about digital minimalism and productivity.🎯 SHOW NOTES[0:00] Apple or Android[1:27] Steve Jobs or Elon Musk[1:44] Instagram or Twitter[4:46] Paper or Digital Planner[8:05] Audiobook or Podcast[11:25] An item under $100 you Love and Use Every Day[12:13] Small vs Large Notebooks[15:15] Amplenote[17:38] Ryan Beck's Current Projects[18:25] Outro🎒 RESOURCESFollow Ryan Beck: https://twitter.com/ryn_bckhttp://ryanbeck.co/Ryan's Affiliate Link for Amplenote: https://www.amplenote.com/?ref=I4YHVK4DG✅ Follow The Beautiful MessAll Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/tbmshowSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqwInstagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessyFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow➡️ Follow Paul Dittus:YouTube: https://youtube.com/pauldittusIG: https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldittusWebsite: https://pauldittus.comHosted by Paul Dittus (@pauldittus)21 min
- Seven Messy Moments of 2021 My Year in ReviewIn this episode, I look back at 7 messy highlights of 2021. On the podcast, I don’t want to just talk theory, but also demonstrate how embracing the messiness of life can lead to a more enriching life.These messy moments of 2021 include: starting CrossFit, starting a new career, moving to a new state, starting a YouTube channel, and more! Taking on the messiness allowed for new opportunities and growth. Even though it was hectic, I’m so glad for the new adventures that began as a result. I’ve learned so much by just starting and kicking my perfectionism to the side. Every video I make or podcast I record has shown me ways to improve that just learning about online would never have shown me directly.Stick around and I’ll share how I’ve been able to enjoy more books and podcasts at the end.🎯 SHOW NOTES[0:00] Overview of the Messiness[1:55] Starting CrossFit[2:37] Starting a New Job[3:09] The Move to Tennessee[5:21] Dedicated Studio Space[6:22] Starting a YouTube Channel[8:06] Starting a Podcast[10:24] From Google Pixel Android to Apple iPhone iOS[14:28] The Takeaway to Read More Books✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess➡️ You can also follow me here:YouTube: https://youtube.com/pauldittusIG: https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldittusWebsite: https://pauldittus.comHosted by Paul Dittus (@pauldittus)19 min
- Four Areas of Life to Be Fully Alive this YearIn this episode, Paul and Spencer explore 4 areas of life that will make the biggest impact in your life this year. We will give you 4 takeaways for each area that you can apply today. These pillars of life are your physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. We apply the When you work on one or more of these areas, you can become fully alive as you seek to live life to the full.The Beautiful Mess Show Episode 006🎯 SHOW NOTES[0:00] Welcome and Quick Update[1:56] Winston Churchill's The Man in the Arena[2:50] 4 Areas of Life to Be Fully Alive this Year[5:03] The Physical Element of Life[5:20] Spencer's Personal Training Experience[6:56] How Paul Started CrossFit[7:53] Why Community is Important to Get Fit[8:46] The Emotional Element of Life[9:40] How to Navigate Relationships with a Busy Schedule[10:45] You Have to Put an Effort In to Build Friendships[12:08] Volunteer Your Time and Mentor Others[12:58] Start a Business with Your Friends[14:11] Starting the Podcast[14:57] Setup a Weekly Phone Call[15:37] The Intellectual Area of Life[16:53] Books vs Podcasts[18:21] YouTube University[18:41] Books We Are Reading[20:04] Always Have a Reading List[20:32] The Spiritual Area of Life[22:58] Find Time for Silence[25:10] The Takeaway[30:32] Ikea Plant Sponsor[31:52] Takeaways Continued🎒 RESOURCES➡️ The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly➡️ Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker➡️ Chief Marketing Officers at Work by Josh Stiemle➡️ Ikea Plants✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess➡️ Follow Paul Dittus➡️ Follow Spencer PughHosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh36 min
- How to Start a Successful YouTube ChannelPaul Dittus and Spencer Pugh share how to get started on YouTube. If you've been interested in starting a YouTube channel, but don't know where to start this episode is for you. In this episode, you will learn what gear you need, how to understand and succeed on the YouTube algorithm, and what are the key metrics that you should watch for a successful YouTube channel.Episode 005🎯SHOW NOTES[0:00] How We Got Started on YouTube[5:28] What Gear Do You Need to Start[6:14] How to Create Successful Content on YouTube[8:00] Why Consistency is Important[9:23] What Metrics to Look for to Succeed in the YouTube Algorithm[11:24] The 3 Elements of a YouTube Video: Hook, Content, CTA[12:02] How to Keep Viewers Engaged with Your Content[14:50] It’s a Process: You Need to Put in the Reps[18:25] Just Start and Learn as You Go[19:40] The Takeaways✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess➡️ Follow Paul Dittus➡️ Follow Spencer PughHosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh24 min
- Does It Still Pay to Go to School? Traditional Education vs YouTube UniversityIs it still worth going to school? Paul and Spencer talk about their experience going to college and whether it was worth going or not. Can you learn just as much from online learning as a traditional education? In this episode, we help navigate education in 2021.🎯 SHOW NOTES[0:00] Welcome and Quick Update[1:35] Traditional Education vs YouTube University[2:56] Should You Go to College?[5:00] Would You Change Anything if You Went Back?[8:38] What if Your Kid Wants to Be a YouTuber[10:07] What about the genius dropouts like Steve Jobs?[11:20] Is College a Waste of Time and Money?[15:37] Do You Regret Going to College?[17:41] The Cost of College and Student Loans[19:29] Know Your Why Behind Going to School[20:09] How to Continue Learning Outside of School[24:18] Cohorts vs MOOCs Based Learning[28:23] Pat Flynn's Experience with Cohorts and MOOCs[30:40] Should You Take or Sell Online Courses?[34:29] Don't Let Learning Get in the Way of Starting Messy[35:58] The Takeaway✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess➡️ Follow Paul Dittus➡️ Follow Spencer PughHosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh40 min
- How to Overlap into Work You LoveIn this episode, Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh talk about how to overlap into work you are passionate about without getting burnt out. Do you have a job that's sucking away your creativity? Maybe you've always wanted to start a business, but don't know how to do it while working a full-time job. We'll explain why and how to transition into meaningful work that you love without getting burnt out in the process.🎯 SHOW NOTES0:00 Stats for the TBM Show1:17 Why Overlap into Work You Love3:52 What are Golden Handcuffs6:15 Where to Get the Energy to Make the Change7:37 How to Overlap into Work You Love9:20 Sean McCabe's Overlap Story10:16 How Paul Overlapped into a New Career10:58 Why It's Important to Have a Guide11:48 Spencer's Experience Starting a Business13:44 You Don't Have to Figure Out Your Entire Life Today15:27 Your Experiences Can Help You in the Future17:20 Steps to Overlap into Work You Love18:25 Write Out Your Life Goals20:57 Passion vs Day Job22:39 Find Passion Projects in Your Current Job23:55 Start a Side Project for Your Company24:45 Laser Focus25:57 You Need to Put in the Reps26:37 Focus on the Measurables You Can Control28:37 Invent Work for Yourself29:10 Free to Paid32:39 Overlap Helps You Avoid Compromising Your Values33:06 Use Your Free Projects as Case Studies33:56 Find a Mentor35:29 Start Journaling at 6am Next 30 Days37:30 The 3 P's of Accountability38:41 Be Comfortable Saying No39:00 Key Takeaways to OverlapTo learn more about overlapping into work you love check out Sean Mccabe's book, Overlap.✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess➡️ Follow Paul Dittus➡️ Follow Spencer PughHosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh43 min
- Tools and Tactics for Better ProductivityIn this episode, Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh talk about tools and tactics for achieving better productivity. Do you have a productivity system helping you succeed each day? Tools like Asana, Notion and ClickUp can be great resources for better productivity. Paper vs. Digital, why you should have a productivity system, and more!🎯 SHOW NOTES– Apps we use and love.– To-do list bankruptcy– Idea of using a defined set of tools for specific tasks: task management, storage/file system, password managers, note-taking app, calendar– Examples of when we feel the most productive– Is there such a thing as being too productive? When does “productivity” get in the way of just getting stuff done.– Paper vs. Digital– Activities that can recharge your productivity.– Unhealthy Views of Productivity✅ Follow The Beautiful MessSubscribe on YouTubeInstagramTwitterFacebook➡️ Follow Paul DittusNewsletterSubscribe on YouTubeInstagramTwitter➡️ Follow Spencer PughWebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeInstagramSpencer's PodcastHosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh42 min
- Do You Have a Healthy Relationship with Technology?In this episode, Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh talk about our relationship with technology. Is it possible to have a healthy relationship with technology? Technology often can become a barrier in our communication by distracting us from the people in front of us. Notifications, new tech, smartwatches, and more!🎯 SHOW NOTES– How we decided on the name The Beautiful Mess– Does Technology Improve Our Lives– Should You Upgrade Your Device– Creating better technology environments– Healthy vs Unhealthy Uses of Technology– What is a productivity system (Do More Better)– How to reduce distractions on your phone– How to decide when to introduce new technology into our lives– Considerations before buying the latest technology (New Macbook Pro M1).– Wearable tech (Apple Watch)– Content creation and media consumption– and more!✅ Follow The Beautiful MessSubscribe on YouTubeInstagramTwitterFacebook➡️ Follow Paul DittusNewsletterSubscribe on YouTubeInstagramTwitter➡️ Follow Spencer PughWebsiteSubscribe on YouTubeInstagramSpencer's PodcastHosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh39 min
- Just Start MessyIn this first episode of The Beautiful Mess, Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh talk about the importance of just starting something messy. We start this podcast by starting messy. We don't even have a name! Join us on this journey of self-improvement and growth as we launch the show and learn as we enter the beautiful mess of life. We would love to have you on the journey!🎯 SHOW NOTESWelcome to the first episode of the mystery podcast where we're starting a podcast without a nameTopics considering entrepreneurship, creativity, and productivityGary Vaynerchuck's idea of why you should document everythingProgress, not perfection.Steven Spielberg: “All good ideas start out as bad ideas, that's why it takes so long.”Why we decided to start a podcast without a nameWhy it's important to start something messy even if it's not perfectTalk about name ideas for the podcast✅ Follow The Beautiful MessSubscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqw?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessyFacebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow➡️ Follow Paul DittusNewsletter: https://pauldittus.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pauldittus?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldittus➡️ Follow Spencer PughWebsite: https://spencerscottpugh.com/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerPughMedia?sub_confirmation=1Instagram: http://instagram.com/spencerscottpughSpencer's Podcast: https://anchor.fm/spencerscottpughHosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh28 min
About The Beautiful Mess
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The Beautiful Mess is for creators who want to live life to the full. On this podcast, we discuss tools and tactics to help creators live a more enriching life. The creator life can be chaotic with all its messes and sometimes it is hard to find the beauty in it. We would love to have you join us on the journey!
Hosted by Paul Dittus and Spencer Pugh.