The show for dysfunctional creatives. The goal is simple: make good stuff, make some money, and as much as possible avoid self-sabotaging your work, your relationships, and your life in the process. Surprisingly candid, wildly unprofessional, and desperately trying to be consistent. Chronic procrastinators Jesse Driftwood and Levi Allen share their weekly struggles with the creative process, the happenings behind the scenes that actually go into making finished things we put out into the world. A refreshing addition to the start of your week (if we get the show up on time).
Watch video episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClubIs searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick. The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attentionYou can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub
In this episode, Jesse and Levi discuss the struggle to maintain creative momentum and the fear of losing interest in video making. They discuss the delicate balance between consuming and creating content, the importance of finding a staple activity to complement creative work, and the desire to avoid a creative rut.Throughout the episode, they explore the concept of hyperfocus and its impact on creativity, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. They reflect on how their passion for video creation has evolved over time and the need for experimentation and new avenues of expression.
There are some incredible benefits of being a creator and putting things out into the world. There are also hidden challenges that often go by beneath the surface. Jesse and Levi unpack the struggles of facing those challenges head-on at the end of every year, and what it feels like to disappoint yourself over and over. They also explore the challenge of loving oneself and the unhealthy cycle of getting to the end of the year and feeling like they haven't done enough or accomplished what they wanted to. They also talk about how to navigate creating content, particularly in the noisy world of YouTube, and the importance of overcoming initial technical obstacles in order to focus on creating more engaging content.
Watch video episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClubIs searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick. The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attentionYou can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub
---This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to make incredible short form video. http://left.ly/jessesvideocourse---Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attentionYou can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub
What happens when business as usual stops working? Jesse and Levi both made a massive switch the past 12 months to bring on hired help. In this episode they reflect on the challenges of last year and how they plan to move forward.
How much energy do we waste on things that don't matter?
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