In our second MINI-Series story, we continue investigating the little pockets of work that resonate deeply. This episode, webcomics and how tiny squares on Instagram and make us feel seen, validated, and not alone.
In this new miniseries called MINI-Series, we’re investigating the little pockets of work that resonate deeply. First up, copywriting and how the words we write can make people feel seen.
This episode we’re exploring our “maker monsters” -- internal barriers which we must wrestle with, befriend, or defeat in order to ship more and better work.
In a new short-form, monologue One-Shot: In the Margins, Jay reflects on the lessons from one of his favorite childhood teachers, and what that taught him about control.
One company's mission to increase the signal of the internet, starting by serving writers. In an era defined by egos running wild, maybe the most useful tool of generous creators is a little self-delusion.
A story about breaking old habits as you grow, while breaking from conventional wisdom that stifles creativity and leads to forgettable ideas and content.
The Concept is a new Unthinkable miniseries. Each episode, we explore a single named concept, dug up from science, history, or brightest thinkers in business today. Get beyond how-tos. These concepts help us learn how to think.
Some people (not you) make excuses for why they can't be more creative with their work. When you hear those people (never you) making excuses, just send them this one story as proof that creativity is possible anywhere.
The story of when intuition clashes with convention, and how one entrepreneur solved a rather smelly problem in a refreshingly different way.
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About Unthinkable with Jay Acunzo
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An inside look at the unconventional choices of quality-obsessed creators – and the memorable things they made as a result. It's a show about trusting your intuition and your craft more than best…
practices and blueprints. Since 2016, Unthinkable has inspired creators to ship more personal, powerful work. In the era of AI and endless commodity content, that type of work is now urgent. Hosted by Jay Acunzo, founder of the Creator Kitchen.