High Performance Artist

If you feel like you take in a lot of motivational content and for SOME REASON the needle just isn't moving for you. What I have to say in this episode might get some gears turning. After over a decade of consuming "self development" materials across multiple forms of media and many different teachers, I finally made the change. I'm done. Now I focus more on what is ahead of me and how to take that next step. Over time, brick by brick, I might just have my very own, Great Wall Of China.

Stoicism is a weird word. Here's how it can make you stronger, more confident and lead a more peaceful creative life.

I'm not a licensed telepath but chances are you feel overworked, stressed an uncertain about where your creative career is going. All in all you're probably TIRE as all hell. In this episode we take a look at how you can take Step #1 on how you can take back some control.

As artificial intelligence matures and consumers expect higher frequency an more engaging hits of entertainment an all hours of the day, it's going to be EASY to be forgettable. The "Feed" will provide infinite spikes of entertainment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. How do you stand out? It all starts with you.

Creativity is a million different things but what is it isn't?? Creative podcast GO.

In the year 2040 the only thing that will separate the working class from poverty will be this thing. A personal brand. I get into the surface stuff in this episode but I might talk about deeper theories on a later episode.

In this episode we talk about an article posted on Animation Magazine. I give my insights on what it takes to do well for yourself in the VFX industry. Take a listen.

2 minds on opposite spectrums of marketing collide. I give my thoughts on how this relates to art school in today's age.

The reality of 450 employees going home is never a good one. As the market continues to shift to leaner and more agile working environments it will be imperative to take note of key actions you should take over the net 5 years. Let's jump in.

Many of us have our identities wrapped up in the work we produce. It can even be a cycle of shame. In this episode I ask some interesting questions you should be asking yourself periodically. Maybe... maybe you do need to go to rehab?

This is one of the most famous book on self help specifically made for artists. I go through a quick summary and tell you at the end what I think.

We are wrapping up people! This last episode goes in on the 6 "ghosts" of fear.

The one thing that holds us all back. The one thing that would eliminate that feeling of "life being against" us. The BIG reason why we sometime feel like we're moving with weights on our legs. Personal Power. Is here a way to have an unlimited supply of it? What would your life look like if everything happened in your favor? Jump in, the water's fine.

How's it goin'? This subconscious stuff is a super deep topic. So deep in fact, that I had to skip over a lot of things I would have love to talk about. I did, however, make some book recommendations. You might have hear some before but if you haven't rea it, give it a shot. I'm sure there's a subscription service giving away books for free.

What are the 8 things that you can do to increase your persistence? We delve into it here. Wait... persistence? Why is that even important? Well you're not going to go very far if you can't do something over a long period of time can you? Right. On with the show!

I believe that there are 2 things that lead to failure. Denial and procrastination. If you really think about it... procrastination is basically denial. Denial of the thing that you're SUPPOSED to be doing. This episode is about making decision and making them QUICK. Not taking forever and not flip flopping around. Hope you enjoy.

The greatest businesses, monuments and achievements all started when the person had a thought and a belief that it could be done. Now without getting all motivational on you, the harder part is actually doing it.. the thing. In this episode we talk about the 4 Think (Create) an Grow Rich steps to put your plan into action.

Your mind is the birthing ground of your next best idea. But how are we caring for that space? Jump in and let chat about it

How do you head into the realm of specialized knowledge and why is it so important anyway? Why go to a general doctor vs a brain surgeon for head injuries? We bust down the doors on why this will set you apart from the creative pack.

Your mindset, overall outlook on yourself and life AND your subconscious are HUGE. We dip our toes into this and why it's THE factor (if you play your cards right) in taking your creative output to the next level

What is one thing you could do today, right now, that could give you a better chance to feel more motivate to accomplish your dreams? Even if it feels a little strange? How can you start helping yourself?

We have dreams, goals, and desires as creatives that one day our work will, in a nutshell, be able to earn us enough to say "I make OK money". We're not looking t become the next billionaire but our passion paying the bills is a pretty cool thought. How do we make that happen? Listen up.

This series is a transmutation of the classic book Think And Grow Rich. The book is long known and the best introduction to learning the principles of successful behavior and mindset. In this series I take the 13 principles this book has to offer and directly translate them into actionable steps we can take today moving forwards as creatives. Times are not getting easier and that forces us to be smarter and wiser about how we make our dreams come true. This series is designed from the ground up to separate you from the pack and have the odds of success tip in your favor.

Why is everyone so obsessed with feeling happy all the time? It's a dangerous feeling that can keep you stuck in a cycle of chasing things (and people) that don't align with your higher mission/purpose in life. Happiness is an action word. We discuss it in this episode of the High Performance Artist Podcast.

The best way to improve your life is by identifying opportunities that take little effort but produce massive results (almost for free) on the back end. Small actions that, when you do them consistently, produce profoundly large reactions. We dive into the 10 most powerful actions you can take TODAY and work on over the next couple of weeks that will change your life like night and day.

Hey everyone. In this one, we go into what it looks like to change our self-image and how our self-image basically guarantees our path in life. I mention a few books in this one that you need to pay attention to. Real bangers.

In this episode, we go into the 3 things you should always be thinking about when it comes to getting your passion projects done. Why your ego is probably a little bigger than you think and how producing "pieces", not projects is ruining your creative career.

The creative life and life, in general, are filled with 2 things: 1 - Taxes and 2 - Ups and Downs. I'll be talking about the latter on this episode. I go into 2 little known events of the creative process that are guaranteed to happen and why we don't have a clue as creatives as to why they happen. What causes a creative block? What takes us out of it? Hop on in to find out.

This is it, folks! The last 2 parts and recap of the entire Mental Game of Creativity series. I hope you learned a lot and you're moving forward on your awesome creative career. I'll be spending the day planning out the future of The High Performance Artist Podcast over the next few months and beyond. This series has been fun and I have a lot more things to share. In future episodes, I'll be covering creative blocks, even deeper dives into staying motivated, and much more. Talk to you soon

Followers, views, subscriptions, it's all going to never be enough. How do we become genuinely happy with what we make right now? This is it.

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.

In a world where online life seems to be more real than real life, we're caught between a rock and a hard place. We want an audience so we can use the scale of the internet to make a living. In this episode, I go into my thoughts and some ideas about stoicism on how we can balance the need for validation (to make a living) and the extreme end that keeps us hooked to social media.

I try to tackle one of the biggest topics of the self-improvement movement and along the way give you some book recommendations if you're inclined to pursue this life-long journey. This one's a good one, and I hope I help to give you an overview as best I can.

What would your creative life look like if you could have limitless passion all the time every time? We've all fantasied about this. Is it possible? Maybe? But this episode talks about how to get real close. Jump in!

How do you separate yourself from everyone else? How do you develop style/voice in your craft? You want other people to be able to spot your work from a mile away, so what's the fastest way there? You may or may not like the answer.

Do you know people that are able to do great work at the drop of a hat? Maybe they even post daily? How do they do that? Have you run into a creative block lately? How do you get out of it? This episode is jam-packed. Sit tight and enjoy!

Well, folks. We get into a bit of my childhood drawings in this one. And yes, it includes *gasp* Anime. Hey, we were all there once, alright? Nothing against my friends in the land of the rising sun. Cowboy Bebop still remains my top 5. Anyway, jump in to hear more about my philosophical thoughts on leaning into your strength vs rounding out your weaknesses.

This episode is a show and a half! Discipline is by far one of the deeper topics of this series and I could talk about it forever. It's something I am always working on, failing at, winning at but all around improving all the time. In fact, 2020 was dedicated to discipline and ways I could improve. Let's diiiiive right in.

We're almost at the half-way point in the Mental Game Of Creativity series. I'm super excited to share with you some cool stuff I've been learning from this book. In this episode, I share some interesting ways to break through your creative limits. This wil work even if you've been in a creative rut for a long time, even years like I was. Let's jump in.

This tiny book about how to maximize your potential as a writer has awesome nuggets on how to become a better creative. This series is called The Mental Game Of Creativity. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to be a courageous creative individual.

I get weird in this one. What does a little book about writing novels have to teach the creative world about mastering their creative minds? In this segment, I'll be going over some of my thoughts about your audience. Who are they and what do they expect from you? Grab your wetsuit; we're diving right in.

What does a little book about writing have to teach the creative world about mastering their creative minds? In this segment, we go over some thoughts about creating goals and what it means. No fluff, just a discussion with a side of warm tea & honey. Get cozy.