The Life Creative

Catching up from a very busy first quarter this year and then talking about decision fatigue and how that grinds us to a halt if we let it get out of control.You can show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A game development dev log episode discussing my ProjectHack.net game as I start building the version 2 after a long time working on ideas and prototypes. So if you are interested in game development, this is the one for you.ProjectHack.net ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the eighth and final episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, We are submitting for review, passing review, and celebrating the journey.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I finally have one of those 'lost episodes' where the technology failed me, that and more in this dev blog episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the seventh episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, it is time to get the content together for the Web and App Store pages. For App Stores, there are some requirements that need to me and I will cover those.Here is the episode where I dive into deep detail on Apple App Store listing with examples.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the sixth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, designs and accessibility are now the last development part of the cycle to talk about as we head to testing and polishing the app.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the fifth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, it is time to talk about building prototypes and getting them in the hands of users so they can provide invaluable feedback as you build the application.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the fourth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, I discuss the choices and decisions you need to make to start building the application. There are many options available today and it can be overwhelming. A couple of questions to ask you self as I discuss the pros and cons of going with native technologies or cross-platform options.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the third episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, I discuss how to start thinking about the app views. Nothing fancy, at this stage we just want to have some basic line drawings of each screen so we can start to get a feel for the application from the users perspective.This also leads into considering the application flow and experience while using the app.(00:00) - Introduction (07:34) - Buy me a coffee Mockup on AppStoreLike what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the second episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, I discuss identifying the platforms that will work best for your application based on the features and users.(00:00) - Introduction Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the first episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.There are many different steps to think about, it is not just "I have an idea, let's start coding".In this episode, I discuss having an idea and identifying a user of the app along with a loose timeline for creation.You do not have to be a programmer for this series, I will rarely discuss code in favor of everything else you need to consider and plan. Maybe you are a product or marketing person with an idea that you need to convey to a development team.(00:00) - Introduction (01:18) - Have an idea (03:18) - What does the app do? (04:22) - Who is it for? (05:58) - Define a timeline (09:41) - Reachout Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I share a cautionary tale about revisiting and updating old projects with new software. I discuss the pitfalls of using the latest versions of tools on older projects and recount my experience with a game engine and coding tools.I emphasize the importance of source control and provide updates on my current projects, including a new feature for my Job Finder Tracker app, which is in testing. I also touch on the marketing challenges and my plans for future releases. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I delve into the importance of breaking free from rigid schedules and calendars, particularly on weekends. Whether you have a full-time job, regular meetings, or commitments, constantly checking a calendar can lead to anxiety.I share my personal experiences with needing time away from structured planning to recharge and maintain productivity mentally. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I discuss an interesting video I watched (the link is unfortunately missing) that highlights people's reactions to using traditional tools like pen and paper in public. I delve into the absurdity of how a camera or a notepad can draw more suspicion than a phone in today's world. I reflect on my experiences and encourage you to share your thoughts on this topic. Reach out through PeterWitham.com or leave a review! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Discussing the challenges of maintaining consistent content creation, emphasizing the importance of accepting creative slowdowns and staying engaged with audiences despite these periods.Contact mehttps://peterwitham.com/contact ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Here are some thoughts on having a co-host for one of my Podcasts and how it has made me follow my own schedule and responsibilities. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I explore the concept of rules and the importance of following your own. While acknowledging the necessity of adhering to certain societal norms like traffic laws, I delve into how personal rules shape our pursuits in business, art, and personal life.Breaking free from imposed constraints can encourage you to define guidelines and embrace the path less traveled. By doing so, we foster innovation and creativity and allow ourselves the freedom to fail and learn. I urge listeners to challenge conventional thinking and share their experiences with me on my website.Please leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I discuss my hiatus and the self-doubt that led to it. I dive into my creative journey, including battling project overload and rediscovering my passion through 3D modeling with Blender.Join me as I reflect on the importance of doing what excites you and the joy of learning something new without the pressure of deadlines.If you enjoy this episode or have feedback, please reach out at PeterWitham.com/contact. Let's keep this conversation going!Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I have spent a few months working on a video course. Throughout the process, I have learned a lot, and I think I should share some tips that I picked up along the way for those of you who have ever thought about making a course and selling it.Contact Mehttps://peterwitham.com/contactPlease leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Catching up on all the fun things I've been working on and the decisions I'm forcing myself to make during the past few weeks.As mentioned in this episodehttps://hindenburg.com/Compile Swift PodcastPlease leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I learned a lot this week from looking at my YouTube statistics for Podcasts. You might not know this, but you can mark content on YouTube as a Podcast. That generates some exciting observations for us Podcasters.My YouTube channelhttps://youtube.com/@peterwitham(00:00) - Introduction (00:18) - YouTube Podcast observations (04:29) - Rate and Review Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, I dive into my Jetpack and WordPress advertising experiment results. From setting up the campaign to analyzing the clicks and traffic impact, I share insights on targeting a niche audience and the campaign's success.Join me as I discuss the lessons learned and my plans for future advertising strategies. Stay tuned for a detailed breakdown and my honest appraisal of the process.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In the latest episode of the PW podcast, I shared my experiment with paid advertising on WordPress. I invested $35 to promote a podcast episode about developer mental health. I chose WordPress sites as they align with my target audience of developers and creators. Stay tuned for updates on the campaign's performance!As mentioned in this episodehttps://share.transistor.fm/s/90249366Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How hard do you push to get the support you seek as a content maker? It's probably not hard enough. That is the lesson I learned after a conversation with a friend. More on that in this episode.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, I share my experiences and challenges in creating a course on making a 2D game in the Godot game engine. I discuss the importance of continuity and consistency in course videos and the need for discipline and expertise when teaching a subject.I explore the difficulty of separating complex subjects and making them simple for learners. Join me as I delve into the fun and challenging aspects of creating and teaching a course. Please tune in for valuable insights and tips for anyone interested in making their own course.As mentioned, in this episodeSign up for my Godot video course to be notified when it is ready.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

With film photography, we had to wait to see the negative or a print before we found mistakes or incredible discoveries with our images. Today, with digital, we can learn instantly. But do we take the time to learn right away and correct issues, or just keep shooting?Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We all know the infinite scroll problem and how it can capture you for way longer than you intended. Scrolling for hours on feels like a disease of the current age. So how do we beat it and return to doing more valuable things? I'll tell you my plan in this episode.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It is hard to believe another year is almost done. In this episode, I share thoughts on my end-of-year tradition for wrapping, reflecting, and preparing for the next.If you celebrate the holidays, have a wonderful one and I'll be back in 2024.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I heard the news this morning that had me so concerned that I had to share my thoughts. A podcast player you must pay for will use AI to remove adverts from episodes. I have some serious reservations about that as a content maker, and I'm sharing them in this episode.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Do you create content online? Do you know what Orphaned content is and why it's not good? I have a content problem, and I will explain what I'm doing to solve it and why.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Curious what they are? OK, I'll spill the beans. I am reviewing all the content on my site, PeterWitham.com, and found 118+ blog posts I think I can trash. That still leaves over 500. Listen to this episode and discover why you might want to do the same thing.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, I discuss the concept of grooming in software engineering and how it can be applied to various areas of life. Grooming involves regularly reviewing and updating work items to ensure they are ready to be worked on. By adopting a grooming habit, individuals can streamline their workflow, eliminate unnecessary preparation time, and enhance their creative process.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlcYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It has been a little while since the last episode. The good news is that I've been super busy. The bad news is that I had to wait for the Podcast. But here are the updates from my side projects and indie games.As mentioned in this episodeEndless Hurdles iOS gamePlease leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Setting myself goals has worked out well for me this year. In particular, two have gone past the finish line in ways I never imagined. A couple of observations that I hope will inspire and motivate you to keep pushing forward.Please leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, I discuss my recent decision to add a little marketing to my Web site. I am specifically targeting software developers to consider following my Compile Swift Podcast. These things always make me uncomfortable, but I have to accept they work and at least try them out.Buy me a Coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmcPlease leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, I dive into the world of AI-Generated art for podcast covers. I discuss the implications of this technology for the future of podcasting. Join me as I examine my testing results and draw conclusions on the potential impact of AI-generated art for creators.As mentioned in this episodeThe episode that started this experimentPlease leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A round-up of things I have been working on, or not working on more to the point this week. Sometimes you just need to step back and say "Hey it's not the day for doing things" when you don't feel that passion to create.Want to help motivate me with coffee?https://peterwitham.com/bmcPlease leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Yep, I am talking about Threads. There are some good and bad issues with yet another new social network, and I will discuss a couple. I'll say now that I am currently on the fence regarding Threads for reasons I'll explain. But I have hopes for it with some caveats.Please leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I felt it was time to see the reality behind all the AI generation hype. Time to see what the facts and stats have to show. So I used AI to generate a new Podcast artwork and see what would happen.Please leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week I made one small change to my Podcast episode web pages, which caused a more significant difference than expected. A positive boost to my episode downloads by just adding one button. More information in this episode and maybe something for you to think about trying. (00:29) - The button that made a difference (01:33) - Sample post (04:42) - Rate and Review Please leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A reset is always good. For me, clearing out the brain or physical space for new thoughts or plans to run free and wild is my go-to. So what do you do to make that happen? Here's my routine, and it involves dusting :)Please leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Time to discuss why I have not released an episode in a little while and how I found my way back on track to a very different approach with live streams.Please leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On a recent trip, I only used my iPhone camera, which is the first time that has ever happened to me. I share some thoughts on the changing attitudes towards cameras and photographers in this episode.Please leave a review and show your support.https://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, I share thoughts on returning and spending time with my YouTube content, mainly using a tool I pay for and taking its advice and suggestions to improve the metadata, like titles and thumbnails, to see if it makes a difference.I use and really like TubeBuddy.My link: https://peterwitham.com/tbuddyPlease leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I prefer hardware interaction over software. For me, tactile response and feel make the experience compared to just tapping something on a screen and working with software. Some thoughts in this episode.As mentioned in this episodeFujiFilm XT-4https://amzn.to/3oUDpdsPlease leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Josh is from Vancouver, British Columbia, born and raised. Has had one hell of a career path, from actor comedian, to snowboard instructor to running several of his own businesses including dog walking, a wine bar, cookie dough, Amazon, Themed events, you name it. Josh has a knack for writing business plans that go from idea to reality. And now he helps other people build their dream business.Contact JoshuaWeb SiteAs mentioned in this episodeWhere good ideas come from by Steven JohnsonThrowing it all out and starting againVideo Version of the episodePlease leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I get it. A lot of people will disagree with my thoughts in this episode. But at least hear me out as to why I think time is better spent elsewhere for a better return on your investment.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Some thoughts on why I choose to stay genuine rather than chase popularity under false representation. (00:15) - Stay genuine to you (05:30) - Rate and Review Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Knowing when to learn and recognize the pattern that works for you. Knowing this has enabled me to understand the right thing at the right time rather than learning the same thing repeatedly.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sometimes, the best thing to do is throw it all out and start again. Yes, it can be hard, but it might be the only way forward. A few thoughts.My example is a game I decided to build and then later discovered a flaw that was very difficult to work around. I decided to dump the work and start again, and I never looked back.Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I love my Canon EOS M50 camera. But, when it comes to using it as a video camera with HDMI out, it has an issue. After 30 minutes, it will turn off, regardless of power settings. Very frustrating for folks that use it for live streams. There is a simple fix, and I'll share it.Affiliate link to the cameraCanon EOS M50 CameraVideo versionhttps://youtu.be/YHe6VuDD2z4Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/tlc ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★