Podcast appearances and mentions of James Victore

A short bonus episode showcasing a few stand out moments from this weeks guest interview with James Victore.Daring Creativity. Daring Forever. Podcast with Radim Malinic Show questions or suggestions to desk@daringcreativity.com Latest books by Radim MalinicMindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)

James Victore, a "recovering graphic designer" turned creative coach, shares his journey from commercial conformity to artistic rebellion. Starting with a childhood memory of melted crayons on hot cement, James traces his path from failed university attempts to becoming a Museum of Modern Art-featured designer. His breakthrough came at 30 with controversial Columbus Day posters that were scraped off by police—a moment that crystallised his commitment to meaningful work over commercial success.The conversation explores James's evolution from pleasing clients to finding clients who appreciate his authentic voice. He discusses teaching at the School of Visual Arts for 18 years, where he learned that creativity's job is to disrupt. Now he coaches "frustrated creative adults" to express what's truly in their hearts rather than succumbing to "creative constipation."Key themes include the difference between being weird versus seeming weird, the importance of self-love in creative expression, and why perfectionism is simply a tool for self-sabotage. James emphasizes that creativity requires business acumen—"a starving artist is just an artist who doesn't know they're in business."Key TakeawaysThe opposite of depression is expression—creative constipation leads to frustration and unhappinessPerfectionism isn't about quality; it's a fear-based tool used to stop ourselves from creatingEvery moment we choose between shrinking from fear or growing from love"Normal" life (obesity, job dissatisfaction, early death) is more frightening than being creatively weirdChildren's primal drive to be "seen and heard and loved" is essential for adult creatives to reclaimFinding your tribe matters—when weird people connect, magic happensBusiness skills are essential for creative survival—learn invoicing, marketing, and self-promotionThe future depends on embracing weirdness rather than conforming to destructive normalcyTrue creativity comes from expressing personal truth, not following industry formulasSelf-love is the trigger that allows creativity to flow; self-hate blocks itMarketing is simply having something to say and saying it repeatedly with convictionCreative work should entertain, educate, delight, or provoke strong emotions—never be neutral Daring Creativity. Daring Forever. Podcast with Radim Malinic Show questions or suggestions to desk@daringcreativity.com Latest books by Radim MalinicMindful Creative: How to understand and deal with the highs and lows of creative life, career and business Paperback and Kindle > https://amzn.to/4biTwFcFree audiobook (with Audible trial) > https://geni.us/free-audiobookSigned books https://novemberuniverse.co.ukLux Coffee Co. https://luxcoffee.co.uk/ (Use: PODCAST for 15% off)November Universe https://novemberuniverse.co.uk (Use: PODCAST for 10% off)

What's the most important thing we can all do to be happy? According to my guest on this episode, it's embracing the thing that made us weird as kids. 

In this week’s episode of the Common Creative Podcast, James Victore shares his journey as a designer and artist, emphasising the importance of embracing one's weirdness and creativity. He discusses the challenges of self-motivation, the impact of childhood experiences on creativity, and the significance of teaching and supporting creative expression in children. James encourages listeners to rediscover their passions and define their purpose, ultimately advocating for a life of creative freedom and authenticity. LINKS: James Victore- Special Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesvictore/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesvictore/ Website: yourworkisagift.com Paul Fairweather - Co-host https://www.paulfairweather.com Chris Meredith - Co-host https://www.chrismeredith.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Graphic Designer starts their career with that fiery passion. The spark that makes them bold, unique, and ready to take on the world. But somewhere along the way, most Graphic Designers lose their edge. Whether it's the grind of endless revisions, playing it safe to please clients, or letting the fear of failure hold you back, the result is the same: your work gets stale, and your confidence takes a hit.But what if losing your edge wasn't the end of the road? What if it's the wake-up call you need to reignite your creativity and take your career to the next level?This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we sit down with legendary bad boy designer, James Victore, to uncover why so many Graphic Designers lose their spark—and how to get it back. From smashing outdated industry norms to owning your weirdness and turning creativity into your ultimate weapon, this episode is a rallying cry for designers ready to fight back.In this episode you'll learn:The hidden traps that steal your creativity (and how to break free)Why playing it safe is the death of great designHow to lead your own creative revolution—and make your work irresistibleThe surprising power of embracing your weirdness and letting it shine in your workBy the end of this episode, you'll be ready to reclaim your edge, spark your creative revolution, and take the design world by storm. Are you ready to fight back?Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

Episode 190 with James Victore, drops the career advice you need to hear right now. James Victore is a renowned graphic designer, artist, and motivational speaker known for his unapologetically bold and unconventional design work. Author of books such as "Feck Perfuction", James has been featured in museums worldwide including MoMA, and has received numerous accolades throughout his career. Now residing in Texas, James focuses on educating and inspiring creatives through workshops, coaching, and his online presence. He is the force behind the website "Your Work is a Gift" where he offers guidance to those seeking to deepen their creative practice. Get coached by none other than James Victore: https://www.yourworkisagift.com Watch James' channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCNeCzet_WoNEaysTCgZSdkQ Episode Summary: Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the mind of James Victore, a trailblazing designer and artist whose influence and work have shaped the world of creative design. With your host, Evelio Mattos, James reflects on the evolution of design education, the importance of creativity, and the journey from being a creator to becoming an impactful mentor. In a candid and engaging conversation, James discusses the challenges facing today's young designers, the role of social media, and the concept of sustaining creativity amidst life's demands. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining authenticity and curiosity in one's work and sheds light on the significant transitions within the industry, mentioning renowned figures like David Carson and others. Other key topics include the transformation in learning models, the impacts of AI, and James' personal journey from winning prestigious awards to focusing on his true calling as an educator and motivator. Key Takeaways: On Creativity and Play: Maintaining a sense of play and curiosity is crucial for sustainably creative and meaningful design work. Industry Changes: James explores the evolution of the design industry, discussing how specialization and the rise of AI are redefining traditional models, including the potential decline of large design agencies. Authenticity and Confidence: True confidence stems from authenticity; embracing one's unique identity can lead to a more fulfilling and impactful career. Designer to Mentor: Transitioning from being a practicing designer to becoming an educator and coach has allowed James to empower others, highlighting the importance of asking for what you want. Educational Evolution: The traditional university model is increasingly outdated with new, more dynamic and tailored approaches to learning emerging in its place. Notable Quotes: "I love setting students on fire, I want to get them before they get all these preconceived notions." – James Victore "The things that made you weird as a kid make you great today." – James Victore "Tell them who you are. Don't let people guess." – James Victore "I'm not in the art industry or design industry; I'm in the James Victore industry." – James Victore "I'm the party. It comes with me." – James Victore Resources: James Victore Instagram Your Work is a Gift "Feck Perfuction" by James Victore For more profound insights and detailed discussion, be sure to listen to the full episode. Stay tuned for more enlightening conversations with industry leaders.

Art and Intention: "Your work is a gift. Because if you can think about your work as a gift and not like a chore, or not like something you do for a job or something you do for money, it changes how you think about the work. And it changes who you work for. It changes you.  Changes what your intention is. And now your intention is to give a part of yourself."— James Victore   We're super excited for this episode of Creative Chats because we feature none other than design hero James Victore! It's one you certainly won't want to miss.

What does storytelling have to do with managing risk? On this episode, I'm speaking to novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Preethi Nair.  She also helps people who want to tell their stories to identify the one that will resonate and tell them in the best possible way. We all know the power of storytelling.  It's how we learn as kids and how we share information as adults. The risk angle here is that if we want people to do the things we want them to do, and not do the things we don't, then stories are a powerful tool in persuading them. In our discussion, we explore:What makes a great story;Why storytelling matters;Why we can often find it hard to tell the right stories;What we can do to identify the stories we could and should be telling;How Preethi came to be a storyteller;And much, much more.  Including, of course, Preethi's own story. Additional EpisodeIf you enjoy this episode, then I also recommend listening to my discussion with James Victore on “Creative Courage'.  James helps people (in his words) to ‘get paid to do what they love'. Many of the topics we discussed here chime with that discussion.  You'll find it here: https://www.humanriskpodcast.com/james-victore-on-creative-courage/ Links To find out more about Preethi, her books and her consulting work -  https://preethinair.com/Preethi on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/preethi-nair-author-keynote-speaker-md-29471a4/ The NYTimes ‘Significant Objects' study - https://significantobjects.com/ The Encyclopaedia Britannica - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica

Go get James' new book Feck Perfuction!! https://www.feckperfuction.com/

To cultivate creativity and authenticity, we have to be be willing to take risks and face the fear of rejection.James Victore is a designer and author whose podcast and course help people cultivate creativity and courage. He believes in authenticity, self-awareness, and the importance of understanding one's creative voice in order to put meaningful work out into the world.He encourages people to find their own voice and to not let self-doubt or negative opinions hold them back. He joins Laurence and Carlos on the Friday Fireside to discuss how being true to oneself and following through on creative ideas leads to success and fulfilment.LinksJoin the conversation liveBecome a member of the Happy Startup SchoolJoin the next Vision 20/20 cohortFeck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life – James' bookThe Right Questions – James' podcastJames' Born Creative course

James Victore is a designer and fine artist, who's work is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. His stunning, expressive typography has helped to define his work, and is born out of the passion that he feels for the act of creating. He's always known what he wanted to do, and has spent years whittling away the perfection so many of us suffer from to deliver work that is authentic, vulnerable, and bold. Because personality and humanity are the most important parts of his work.  In this episode, Chris talks to James about his life and work - From being given paper, pencil, and old design annuals as a child, to leaving school because he had a vision for his life and work, to a career with an ultimate goal of “being James Victore” and being paid for it. James and Chris talk life, work, and the push and pull between commercialism and artistry, and, more importantly, why James feels you don't have to separate the two. Interested in James's course on creativity and finding your voice? Head on over to Your Work Is A Gift to learn more, and use code DO50 for $50 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mein Gast heute ist jemand, der Menschen zusammenbringt. Er veranstaltet die Konferenz Beyond Tellerrand und sein Name ist Marc Thiele. Viele von euch kennen ihn vielleicht schon und falls dem so ist, wirst du mir sicher zustimmen, wenn ich sage: Everybody loves Marc. Marc ist nämlich so markerschütternd ehrlich, nett und herzensgut, dass man gar nicht anders kann.In unserem Gespräch ging es deshalb auch fast ausschließlich um menschliche Interaktionen. Um die Schwierigkeiten dabei, um die Freude daran und er erzählte Anekdoten von seinen Bewegungen mit kreativen Ikonen wie James Victore und Joshua Davis.Cover-Foto: Andy Brueggemann

Despite having dropped out of two colleges and being told his ways of  thinking were never going to amount to anything, James Victore has become one of the most respected and sought-after graphic designers in the world. In this podcast, we sit down to discuss his background, mindset and philosophy as it relates to achieving success as a creator. Highlights from our conversation: James' strict upbringing and how it contributed to who he is today Choosing to buck conventional rules and stand out from the norm Taking an honest look at success and why the advice we're given is ill-fated How we can tap into our individual traits to stand out in a crowded field Enjoy!

If you wanna make a living doing what you love, you have to get comfortable saying, “Hey look at what I made. Isn't it awesome?”James Victore is a renowned graphic designer, artist, and author. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, He is known for his commitment to authenticity and for encouraging others to embrace their creativity and find their own voice in their work. He has been featured in publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. As well as founding his own design studio in 1990, James taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Trust me he has the BEST no-BS approach to this whole professional creative world. ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/episodes/078In this episode we cover:How to confidently SHARE with other people about your talentHow to put more of yourself into your work How to NOT compromise your creativity for the sake of dollar bills.Connect with James Victore: https://www.yourworkisagift.com/CONNECT WITH US!Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2lPut5AYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on IG:https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/Follow Heather on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heatherparadyFollow Heather on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady?

As we head into the final month of the year, which for many has been a year of re-emergence and reimagining, there's never been a more important time to reconnect with our own inner creativity. And, by the way, this is even more important if you're someone who, maybe, has never even considered themselves all that creative, or in any way skilled at it. But, now, it's not just about our work or hobbies or passions, we need to find new ways to turn our creative impulse loose on life, itself. That process of reimagining, of stepping into a place of possibility, takes a blend of inspiration, action-taking and wisdom from those who've been immersing themselves in the world of creativity for years. This is why we're excited to bring you a power compilation collective today that focuses in on igniting creativity in all parts of work, play, relationships, and life. We've brought together 4 incredible voices, Lisa Congdon, James Victore, Yrsa Daley-Ward, and Mike Han. Each comes from wildly different backgrounds, experiences, and challenges, and each also finds ways, often ways no one else saw, to center creativity in their work and also explore life as the ultimate creative canvas. You can find Lisa at: Website | Instagram | The Lisa Congdon SessionsYou can find James at: Website | InstagramYou can find Yrsa at: Website | InstagramYou can find Mike at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode be sure to check out the full-length episodes of these conversations we had with Lisa, James, Yrsa, & Mike. Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount CodesPeloton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Victore | Artist | Author | Mentor BIO: James Victore is a creative thought leader guiding, and helping people find their purpose, is known for his provocative style as a graphic designer, art educator and dynamic speaker.As well as founding his own design studio, James spent many years teaching at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He now lives, loves, and works in small-town Texas, continuing to pursue new ways to help and inspire others to free themselves creatively and live boldly through their own Voice at his version of Camp James' book, “Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life” will change your life. Highlights: How freedom, joy and play can bring more happiness to your money storyHow the pursuit of money often snuffs out our creative dreams and desiresHow can we rediscover our wildly creative child living inside of usWhy getting comfortable in our "safety net" isn't always safeHow "poverty" thinking will inhibit our ability to make peace with money Quotes: "We get used to selling our dreams for rent" James Victore"I just make things up and get paid" James Victore"I am a Moses for the creative people" James Victore"Your creativity lives inside of you. Make it pay rent" James Victore LINKS: James' book "Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life" CLICK HERE James' upcoming Camp Victore: CLICK HERE

If you struggle with low self-worth, perfectionism, procrastination, or self-doubt, then you might be making the mistake of letting fear into the driver's seat of your business. Fear is a plague in our creative community. So many of us let fear... drive our rates down to pitiful levels (and keep us from ever raising them) drive us working extra hours for free (so we don't "ruffle feathers" by asking to be compensated) drive us to keep tweaking things for hours until they're "perfect" (even though there's no such thing as perfection) trap us in a state of perpetual procrastination for all of those big things we know will push our business forward It probably sounds obvious that fear is a terrible thing for you and your business, yet so many of us keep allowing fear to drive us every single day. That's why I wanted to bring on someone who's literally written the book on this. The author of "Feck Perfuction" is a world-renowned artist named James Victore. You may have seen his work in The Louvre or the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and I think it goes without saying that you don't make it to that level as a creative without annihilating fear. James has managed to break free of fear and build an incredible name for himself, and this episode dives into his process for what he does when the "fear demon" tries to sit on his shoulders and tell him how to live his life. In this episode you'll discover: The importance of overcoming your fears Perfection and procrastination: your silent enemies How to get over our physical and mental ailments How childhood trauma, no matter how mild, affects your life/business Learning how to love yourself Finding clients who fit what you want to create Why failing more is good Taking risks to make your work stand out For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/210

What is Creative Courage & why do we need it?On this special episode of the show — which I'm releasing between the normal schedule — my guest James Victore helps me to explore why being creative is a matter of courage and why we should embrace it.A word of warning: the episode contains lots of adult language. It's also one that some regular listeners will absolutely love and some o really won't. Which is ok from my perspective. The point of the podcast isn't to produce bland content that might appeal to everyone. It's to bring you episodes that I hope will stimulate you and brign different perspectives. James Victore is an artist, designer and author. He's also a trainer and coach who helps people to unleash their creative sides. Having read his book Feck Perfuction — yes, that is the title — I wanted to get him on the show. I'm also in the middle of one of James' courses. Called, appropriately enough The Bad Ass Way. And yes, I paid full price for the course, so he's on the show because I think he's awesome, not for some commercial arrangement.On the show you'll learn what creativity is, why it matters, how we can find it, why we often don't get the chance to display it and the risks/rewards of making a career of it.
I love this episode and I hope you will too.To find out more about James, his book Feck Perfuction and his awesome courses visit: www.jamesvictore.comYou can also find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesvictore/

Maybe you've seen this week's guest, Arian Moayed, playing the role of Stewy on HBO's Succession. Or in the breakaway hit, Inventing Anna, as Anna Sorokin's lawyer, Todd Spodek. Or, Agent Cleary in last year's megahit, Spider-Man: No Way Home. And, you'd think, “wow, he's everywhere, how lucky is he!” And, you'd be half-right. Arian is everywhere these days. But, luck? Not a chance. There is something much bigger at play. With a stunning work ethic, fueled by genuine passion. Arian's family fled Iran under threat of violence when he was a child, taking a years-long journey that split the family between different countries, and eventually landed them just outside Chicago, where they set about building a new life in a radically different world. Acting became a fast passion, a way to express his feelings, his passion, and experiences and, in short order upon becoming an adult, his career. So, while honing his craft and acclaim as an actor, he also began devoting more and more energy to writing, producing, and teaching. Co-founding the theater/film production and arts education venture, Waterwell, his heart is most boldly on display in guiding the growth of teachers and 6-12th graders in New York City's free theater training program, and exploring not just performance, but citizenship, service, equality, advocacy, justice, and what it means to be human. We all need more of that these days. We're so excited to share this Best Of conversation with you today.You can find Arian at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with James Victore about meeting rejection and adversity and taking on a “just watch me” stance.Check out our offerings & partners: PelotonGoodRxMy book Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come AliveCertified Sparketype ® Advisor Training: Immerse yourself in this powerful new training and professional credential, where you will discover how to tap the Sparketype tools and programming to help clients, individuals and groups come alive with purpose, excitement, energy, motivation, engagement, and meaning. Next session starts in April. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeremy Beyt is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at the creative agency, Three Sixty Eight. Listen for stories of growing up with his friends in New Iberia, Louisiana, skydiving with his dad, and the persistence it took to build an award winning agency like theirs. Contact Guest: Jeremy Beyt Website: https://threesixtyeight.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-beyt-8064366b/ Book Recommendations Feck Perfuction by James Victore, https://www.amazon.com/Feck-Perfuction-Dangerous-Ideas-Business/dp/1452166366 The Experience Economy by Pine & Gilmore, https://www.amazon.com/Experience-Economy-Updated-Joseph-Pine/dp/1422161978 Contact Host: Emily Giordano Email: emily@greatdesignlead.com Website: www.greatdesignlead.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQfSnsyrx3kGp92-s0Jj91w LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-giordano/ Instagram: @greatdesignlead - https://www.instagram.com/greatdesignlead/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I welcome James Victore, author of Feck Perfuction, designer, mentor, artist and founder of Creative Warrior, an online community for those seeking to unleash their creative freedom. You're going to love this fun filled, no holds barred conversation about being brave enough to be you in the world and how to bring your biggest, boldest and most dangerous ideas to light. About James Victore James Victore is an author, artist, mentor and designer to brave clients. As a creative thought leader James is a sought after speaker known for his timely wisdom and impassioned views about creativity and it's place in the world. He teaches how to illuminate your individual gifts in order to find clarity and purpose. His work is represented in the permanent collections of museums worldwide.

Hey, have you subscribed to the bookmark newsletter? A fortnightly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading next. Click here to subscribe.   About the author Highly regarded for his provocative style, James Victore is a graphic designer, art educator and dynamic high in-demand speaker on creativity. He lectures and teaches regularly around the globe, inspiring people to illuminate their individual gifts in order to achieve personal greatness. Raised in upstate New York, James moved to New York City when he was 19 years old and by age 23, after dropping out of two different colleges, he became an apprentice to noted book-jacket designer Paul Bacon. It was with Bacon that Victore found his voice as a designer and he began to take charge of his own education and career as a self-taught artist and designer. Described as “part Darth Vader, part Yoda,” James is widely known for his timely wisdom and impassioned views about design and it's place in the world. As well as founding his own design studio in 1990, James taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Victore's posters have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and are in the permanent collections of the Palais du Louvre in Paris, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Design Museum in Zurich, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Source: https://www.jamesvictore.com/about   About the book “Feck” is the creative tool kit that you need in your life. It is about living and creating freely, without the stress of others expectations or even your own thoughts about being perfect. 80 chapters of inspiration and thoughtful practices. Order more copies! You need this book, but so do your co workers or your partner or mom or your college kid, heck, buy one for your boss! Source: https://www.jamesvictore.com/get-inspired   Big idea #1 — Be weird There's a whole section of this book about being yourself about embracing your childhood weirdness, using creativity, having an opinion, and not fitting in. James uses the analogy of ‘letting your light shine', like in the gospel song ‘this little light of mine', but we often don't do that because it's both too easy and too hard. We forget how to be creative as we get older and how at some point the weirdness that we have as kids becomes a target rather than an asset. And so the hiding and the morphing into the being the same as everyone else begins.  For most of us, this starts at home (chapter one is actually called ‘your parents were wrong', a strong way to start any book).We're often presented with predefined pathways as options of what we can be when we grow up, which is obviously a horrible question to ask anyone, never mind a child. And these offered pathways are usually quite narrow. James says that whatever we want to be, be it an accountant or an artist, or a songwriter or an engineer, you should be yourself, have an opinion, and do it your way.   Big idea #2 — The first rule of business: fun  Without fun, you are merely one of the working dead. Without the fun, all of the hard work will be much more painful, and longevity will be much harder to maintain. Fun allows us to test innovate, make mistakes and stay curious. It allows us to bring our personality into our products and services, which ultimately is what people love. People are drawn to products and services that have some character and some personality to them. This doesn't mean it won't be hard. James isn't painting this overly perfect or overly saccharin view of what life or work will, or should, be like. He talks a lot about quality and skill, there's a whole section on sharpening the axe and building and maintaining your skillset. He talks about doing the work, even when you don't feel like it, and the importance of having a plan. But having fun and making yourself happy first makes all of this possible. After all excitement breeds, excitement.   Big idea #3 — Feck Perfuction Nobody's perfect, even you, and it's easy to make a myriad of excuses or ‘big buts' as James calls them to slip into comparisonitis, have shaky boundaries, or underselling ourselves by not asking for enough or by too much self-deprecation. Building solid habits and embracing an action focused approach to work, experimentation, and mistake making means we can make things happen. He mentions a Buddhist parable, that the second arrow comes from our own hands. The first arrow that hits us might be something going wrong; your car breaking down, the train being delayed, someone criticizing you. But the second arrow comes from our own hands; we then berate ourselves, we let that thing that happened to us ruin our whole day or a whole week, rather than just letting it go and choosing to react in a way that's more productive. We get to choose whether to fire that second arrow into ourselves. James says we need to embrace the flaws. We need to turn them into features or strengths, and let go of the judgment of ourselves and others and get on and make something happen.   Let's connect LinkedIn Instagram   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet Castillo is a Dance and Performance coach, and TV Host and Producer of the WORK IT! TV Show. Her mission is to use dance as a tool to inspire and empower people to live with joy and on purpose. From beginner to professional, she has impacted hundreds of students with her energy, passion, and creativity. With over a decade of professional experience as a dancer and choreographer, she has worked with high-profile artists and brands including Jennifer Lopez, Christina Milian, So You Think You Can Dance, Much Music, the Latin Grammys, TEDx, Canadian and American Idol Finalists, PAN AM Games, the Olympic Committee, and was the dance captain of a touring musical co-produced by Tyler Perry and Cedric the Entertainer. Once Janet became a wife and mom, she stepped away from the dance industry to focus on her family and worked a stable 9-5 job. After years of feeling that something was missing, she stepped back into the dance studio and returned to her true calling. She then quit her job, became the host and producer of a tv show, and has been on a mission to share her love of dance and the power it has to transform lives both on and off the dance floor. Her WORK IT! dance courses and programs are helping women to step into their power, become fearless and live freely in the moment. In this episode: Communication is key in setting each week up for success. Have clarity on the schedule, expectations, and needs for the week ahead. The paper vs. digital calendar debate! What is the strategy that you prefer to keep track of “all the things”? Or do you like using both? Unleashing your passion can create a sense of joy and fulfillment that allows you to be the best version of yourself. What is possible on the other side? If you are looking to make a change, do the research, have the conversations, and if it just feels right, take the leap! Dance is a state of joy. We all have that favourite song or playlist that we can't help moving to or dancing to when we hear it! The many benefits to moving your body! Taking even a few minutes can help with focus, clarity, productivity, and so much more! Don't overthink it. Just get moving! Know that you are worth it. Prioritize scheduling time for you in your day, be authentic by taking ownership of your feelings, and communicating clearly what you do and don't want and need. What does your family stand for? What are the words and values that your family wants to be in all that you do? Connect with Janet: Instagram: @workitjanet https://www.instagram.com/workitjanet/ Facebook: @workitjanet https://www.facebook.com/workitjanet Website: https://janetco.live YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WorkItJanet Mentioned by Janet: Book: Feck Perfuction by James Victore https://bit.ly/feckperfuction GIVING OURSELVES SELF-COMPASSION Janet talks about how sometimes despite planning, communication, and the best of intentions, things just don't go as we wanted them to. We need to give ourselves self-compassion. It's okay. We are going to be just fine. For Janet, she has come to peace with knowing that things are always going to be changing. We also chatted about paper calendars vs. digital calendars! I am ‘naturally' on “team paper calendar” but have been really trying hard to use a hybrid approach and put things in our family's digital calendar as well… my husband had resorted to taking pictures of our paper calendar to know what was going on each month! Janet prefers paper calendars as well - pen to paper is her thing - and her husband prefers digital just like mine. She has made the shift to putting things into a shared digital calendar as well - the high level things (not all the details) that are important to her family juggle. Do you prefer a digital calendar? A paper calendar? Or do you use both? THAT VOICE INSIDE Janet talks about returning to dance. She had a family and stable nine to five job but she felt like she was just going through the motions.

Thank you so much to everyone who listened and shared last week! We appreciate every single one of you so much. This week we talked about 'pushing through' anxiety or fear and when that can be damaging to your self-esteem and also when it can be useful in building momentum and challenging self-limiting beliefs. LINKS The book Éadaoin mentioned What Mothers Do, Especially When It Looks Like Nothing, by Naomi Stadlen: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2005/jan/05/booksforchildrenandteenagers.familyandrelationships James Victore "They said that I was shy, so that's what I became." You can listen to or read the interview with James Victore here on Design Matters. https://www.designmattersmedia.com/podcast/2019/James-Victore

When James Victore was told by a professor, in his design program during college, that he wasn't cut out for the famed institution he'd been attending, instead of arguing, he left. Then, promptly launched and built his own successful design consultancy. Years later, an accomplished illustrator, designer, and provocateur of the status quo, he returned to that very school, but this team, to teach is own perpetually-packed class. James has been described as part Darth Vader, part Yoda, prolific storyteller, designer, provocateur, artist, activist and teacher. A designer and creative thought leader who people look to find clarity and purpose in their life and work. He's widely known for his impassioned views about design and its place in the world. At the helm of his independently run design studio, James makes work that takes a strong position and often toes the line between sacred and the profane. And, the world has taken notice. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, in the permanent collections of the Louvre and the Library of Congress and his client list includes countless industry leaders. His book, “Feck Perfuction“ is sort of his manifesto on living a creative, full-contact and alive life.More recently, he's been facilitating a Live Mentoring Program he calls ‘The Creative Warrior,' which is the culmination of decades of teaching, mentoring, sharing and, as he describes it, “just me having fun with brave souls.” So excited to share this Best Of conversation with you. You can find James at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Seth Godin about the importance of honoring your inner voice and developing a practice of personal innovation.Check out our offerings & partners: Peloton: Access high-energy workouts, instantly. Discover Peloton: streaming fitness classes to you live and on-demand. With the Peloton Bike, there's nothing like working out from home. Learn more at onepeloton.com. New members can try Peloton classes free for 30 days at onepeloton.com/app. Terms apply.My new book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive is now available for pre-order at https://sparketype.com/book/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode James shares wisdom from his new book Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life.

In this episode James shares wisdom from his new book Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life.

We're back with another BEST HITS special for you today.As always, every 7th week, I take a mental health break to recharge the batteries, as well as dig into the archives to replay a listener fave you may have never heard!Today, I'm resharing episode 117 featuring the James Freakin' Victore.This dude brings an absurd amount of bold, tough love and extremely empowering energy to the table.Your earholes and heart will be grateful after listening.We're back next week to feature my homegirl Karen Nyguen of Sweet Afternoon Baked Goods!Stay tuned and let's get into this banger featuring James Victore.--------------------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES & REFERENCESOriginal ShownotesBook: Feck PerfuctionJoin Coaching Program WaitlistCONNECT WITH JAMESWebsiteInstagramYoutube----GET A GLOBAL PODCAST SHOUTOUTBecome a future Listener of the Week by Subscribing and leaving a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here.FREE TOOLKIT TO SIDE HUSTLE FREEDOM6 FREE resources to help you grow an audience and build a profitable creative side hustle outside your day job. Download here.FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONWith as little as your weekly cup of coffee, you can support the growth of this show by backing us on Patreon.JOIN THE PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY FOR CREATORSJoin a like-minded FREE global community of kickass creators and take your side hustle to the next level. Your family is waiting.PURCHASE THE SIDE HUSTLER'S HANDBOOK PDF COURSEThe proven framework that'll help you gain clarity, confidence, and a mental edge to unlock your biggest side hustling breakthrough. Purchase here.BEST DEALS ON THE BEST DESIGN RESOURCES (Affiliates)Engaged Community Guide - A FREE guide for growing an audience around you and your work. Download here.Happy Money Course - Generate passive income by transforming your artistic passion into a digital product. Enroll here.The Lettering Pricing Handbook - A handbook and video series helping letterers get paid their worth. Purchase here.Lauren Hom's Classes - Use PERSPECTIVE10 for 10% OFF Lauren's premium classes. Shop here.Design Cuts - Download your FREE Ever-Expanding design resources bundle pack. Download here.LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTING APPApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastYouTubeCONNECT WITH MEInstagramPodcast InstagramYouTubeTwitterTikTokPinterestCREDITSMusic  -  BlookahPodcast Editor  -  Aine BrennanExecutive Assistant  -  Paige GarlandPhoto & Video Specialist  -  Colton BacharSocial Media Coordinator  -  Hannah SchickAnimation Specialist  -  Greg D'Amico

"Creativity is dangerous, baby." James is a creative with an opinion...a strong one. He wants you too, to share your opinion and “trust” your weirdness. He says that not only makes great art, but it serves your clients, your audience, and heck...the world too. Today we are going to rethink work and play...and Feck Perfuction. Connect with James: https://www.jamesvictore.com/ TOPICS: Trusting your weirdness (that's what the market wants) How to UNBLOCK yourself from expressing your opinions Is there ever a time where perfection has a place in our work? WHO IS JAMES? Highly regarded for his provocative style, James Victore is a graphic designer, art educator, and dynamic high in-demand speaker on creativity. He lectures and teaches regularly around the globe, inspiring people to illuminate their individual gifts in order to achieve personal greatness. Described as “part Darth Vader, part Yoda,” James is widely known for his timely wisdom and impassioned views about design and it's place in the world. As well as founding his own design studio in 1990, James taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.  Victore's posters have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and are in the permanent collections of the Palais du Louvre in Paris, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Design Museum in Zurich, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam   All the Things:  Show Notes: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/heatherparady TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherparady? FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/645500432309046

"I'm not quite ready," says everyone. "Ready" is bullshit. It's a form of self-sabotage and procrastination. While you're waiting to be "ready" others are lapping you. While you're waiting to be "ready" what you're really doing is waiting for life to slam the door on you in order to start. Don't wait for circumstances to be just right. Don't wait for others to swing in and help you. Start with what you have. Work toward what you need. And ultimately, you'll get what you want. "Experience is great. Practice has its place, but boldness makes way for action." James Victore. Let's goooooo! 

Welcome back to The Academy of Imperfection - a conversational lecture series that features guest lecturers talking with students Hugh, Ryan, Josh and you about different areas of imperfection. Today, designer, author and teacher, James Victore talks about CREATIVITY. Before writing his brilliant 2019 book ‘Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Creativity', James created commerical work for Moet & Chandon, Time magazine and Yohji Yamamoto and has had his work exhibited in Nwe York's MoMA and The Louvre in Paris. Oh... AND HE'S WON AN EMMY. James is verrrrry passionate and hence there's a language warning on this ep. For more James Victore stuff, please visit him on his website jamesvictore.com or on Instagram @jamesvictore.

Welcome back to The Academy of Imperfection - a conversational lecture series that features guest lecturers talking with students Hugh, Ryan, Josh and you about different areas of imperfection. Today, designer, author and teacher, James Victore talks about CREATIVITY.Before writing his brilliant 2019 book ‘Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Creativity', James created commerical work for Moet & Chandon, Time magazine and Yohji Yamamoto and has had his work exhibited in Nwe York's MoMA and The Louvre in Paris. Oh... AND HE'S WON AN EMMY.James is verrrrry passionate and hence there's a language warning on this ep.For more James Victore stuff, please visit him on his website jamesvictore.com or on Instagram @jamesvictore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's switch it up a little. This week we're sharing a powerful passage from James Victore's incredible book, Feck Perfuction. It's a charge to go find your muse, create, do, wander and wonder. Often our most profound inspiration can be found when we're playing, resting, or away from our desks. Take this permission to go after the muse and find clarity in your thinking. Tractionville™ Tips are brought to you by Ninety. Ninety is a cloud-based collection of the essential business building and awareness tools you need to make running EOS almost easy. The clean and extraordinarily intuitive system includes every one of the tools you need to not only run EOS but cascade it down and throughout your company. Learn more at Ninety.io/tractionville

In this episode, I sit down with artist and author James Victore. We discuss his journey of finding himself as an artist, seeing the gift in what makes him who he is, and leveraging his uniqueness to create a life that impacts others. He shares how he had to learn to stop being a perfectionist and the benefit of focussing less on being productive and start taking baby steps to get things done.Highly regarded for his provocative style, James Victore is a graphic designer, art educator and dynamic high in-demand speaker on creativity. He lectures and teaches regularly around the globe, inspiring people to illuminate their individual gifts in order to achieve personal greatness.Described as “part Darth Vader, part Yoda,” James is widely known for his timely wisdom and impassioned views about design and it’s place in the world. As well as  founding his own design studio in 1990, James taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Victore’s posters have been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and are in the permanent collections of the Palais du Louvre in Paris, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Design Museum in Zurich, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Connect with James and learn more about his courses here: https://www.jamesvictore.com | Instagram.com/jamesvictore | His book: https://www.amazon.com/Feck-Perfuction-Dangerous-Ideas-Business/dp/1452166366/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27SKFADMU670B&dchild=1&keywords=feck+perfuction&qid=1616066851&sprefix=feck+per%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1Connect with Justin: Instagram.com/kellerthinks | Circlefifty.com | medium.com/@kellerthinks | fb.com/kellerthinks | twitter.com/kellerthinks | TikTok.com/@kellerthinks   

In this interview, Christina Lord (http://www.authenticactioncoaching.com) & Paul Lancaster discuss 'Feck Perfuction: Dangerous Ideas on the Business of Life' by James Victore - a brilliant book that encourages you to 'trust your weirdness, do the work & be the best self you can be.' They also share their own thoughts on embracing your creativity & playfulness & finding your purpose in business & in life. (Read the reviews & / or buy the book on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3g6oJxN).

James Victore writes that "Dragons are real". They are ever-present and always at the ready. "[E]very morning" we will find them curled "around [our] shoulders...quietly" snarling "into [our] ears". They can never be permanently slain, never completely defeated, never banished once and for all, but they can be faced, confronted, and overcome through the ritual of daily work and practice... If you'd like to read the transcript of this episode you can find it here. Shout-out to my Patrons and Supporters: Jim Martin - https://theunusualbuddha.com/ Ben Bridges - https://www.myfpvstore.com/ Tarah Schmidt Juliana Minotty Ungala Grace - https://www.instagram.com/ungalagrace/ If you'd like to support the creative work that I do, get shout-outs in podcasts, get early access to podcast episodes, get exclusive videos, patron only blogs, and get behind-the-scenes access to works in progress - check out my Patreon page and consider becoming a patron! Keep showing up, keep doing the work, FAIL BOLDLY, and let's make something meaningful. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duanetoops/support

In this Spotlight feature, I’m so pumped + excited for you to meet today’s incredible guest, James Victore! James Victore is an author, artist, mentor, and designer to brave clients. As a creative thought leader James is a sought after speaker known for his timely wisdom and impassioned views about creativity and its place in the world. He teaches how to illuminate your individual gifts in order to find clarity and purpose. His work is represented in the permanent collections of museums worldwide.In this episode, we'll be talking about things like creativity, sharing your voice, and having a damn opinion! And as always we’ll tie in kindness, giving back, and all around being a good person…Quick reminder // this is going to be a longer episode as all my spotlight features are. So grab your fav beverage of choice, a cup of coffee or maybe a little something stronger cuz, there’s no holding back today! And you might want to get something to take notes on and then buckle up...cuz, as James always says...--- CLASS IS IN SESSION! Are you ready?! Let's GO!:) giaFor SHOW NOTES + Free Resources or http://giaduke.com/episode29CALL TO ACT // Don't forget to check out the show notes to find out all the ways you can, Get Your Heart On and share some Super Love James Style. P.S. Make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE on Apple podcasts or wherever you like to listen. And if you want me to also personally let you know when a new episode comes out all you have to do is sign up right here and I’ve got you!

Thank you to those that have reached out, noticing that the podcast suddenly stopped this month and that I’ve been absent from social media.   Following a week in bed with a stomach bug at the top of September, once I was FINALLY feeling better, Sarah and I both contracted COVID and were completely wiped out… scary stuff!   Interestingly, even with the numbers so high, it’s hard to wrap my mind around (1 million deaths worldwide, 200k deaths and 7.2 million JUST IN THE U.S.!) I still had a ton of friends saying that Sarah and I were the first people they knew personally who got it.   So, I pulled out the ol’ camcorder and recorded a video talking about what our experience looked like. (Testing, symptoms, and recovery) but first… we need to talk about all the opinions floating around out there.   Everyone seems to have a Medical Degree from Facebook University and when it comes to something serious like this… it can become pretty overwhelming.   Feck Perfuction by James Victore: https://amzn.to/3jgfrS9   Watch the video version of this on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCzrvY8ty98&t=214s&fbclid=IwAR3e0NfR3HMh4RQF-cl8Oikv8srqNtyTuGJ836EHrhuJNTu0VVGifbV-9cg   www.thecuriouspod.com | (612) 584-9330  | Intro Song: Wild Pony Music

Hey Gorgeous Listeners! I am super excited to have renowned designer and hell raiser James Victore on the show today! I am a HUGE fan and James is totally my kind of human! James inspires brave rebels to step into bold creativity in order to achieve their personal greatness.  We discuss how we can let go of the pursuit of perfection and cover topics such as: James' backstory Creative Trauma Self-imposed limitations Unearthing our true creative selves Accessing Play, Joy & Love in our lives The power of femininity Letting children be & nurturing creativity Making good out of Covid-19 Victim mode It is all a test! Beginning before you are ready Practicing self-love Find out more about James' Creative Warrior Mentorship programme over at https://www.jamesvictore.com/

James Victore runs an independent design studio hell-bent on world domination. He is an author, designer, filmmaker and firestarter.His paintings of expressionist designs can be seen on ceramics, surfboards, billboards and supermodels. Recently described as “part Darth Vader, part Yoda,” Victore is widely known for his timely wisdom and impassioned views about design and it's placed in the world.He expresses these views and teachings through his numerous lectures, workshops, and writings.James' work has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is represented in the permanent collections of the museums around the globe. His work was recently published in a monograph titled, “Victore or, Who Died and Made You Boss?” Victore teaches at the School of Visual Arts in NYC.—Recorded live at the global event in Cardigan, west Wales in 2012.Watch James' full talk here: www.thedolectures.com/talks/james-victore-in-the-particular-lies-the-universal-how-to-do-work-that-matters

James Victore is the author of Feck Perfuction and has been described as a "Dangerous Man!" a creative warrior who knows that deep down you have the answer to your own success. In this Podcast we learn the rules and then how to break them. (Podcast edited from The Space In-Between Event) Find out more about James here: https://www.jamesvictore.com/ Get social with Another Door on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anotherdooruk 

Fear can hold you back. It can keep you in a position of safety, limiting your career potential. That's what happened to show host, Ian Paget. Despite building a successful business, he stayed in comfortable 'safe' 9-5 job for years. It wasn't until recently that he took the leap of faith to make Logo Geek his full time venture. Big change is scary, but necessary for progress and a fulfilling career.If you're in a similar situation to Ian, hopefully this weeks interview will motivate you to make the changes you need to reach your full potential. Ian interviews James Victore, a renowned artist, designer, motivational speaker, and the author of the book “Feck Perfuction”. We discuss fear, but also also dive into how James found his purpose, how he finds inspiration for his work, building self respect and confidence, and his approach to teaching and coaching.Show notes and episode transcription:  https://logogeek.uk/podcast/dont-let-fear-run-design-careerThank you to the sponsor, FreshBooksI’m incredibly thankful to FreshBooks for sponsoring this episode of the Logo Geek Podcast! FreshBooks is an online accounting tool that makes it really easy to create and send invoices, track time and manage your money. You can try it out for yourself with a free 30 day trial.

Hi-Res Daily for Monday, April 27 with James Victore

He is the Tony Robbins of creativity. He is a firestarter. And the fire he wants to start is in you. He's an artist and designer whose aim is to help you find your voice, doing wow work and building a life that inspires will devastate your limits. And show you how to win. Recently described as “part Darth Vader, part Yoda,” James is widely known for his timely wisdom and impassioned views about design and it's placed in the world. His work is represented in the permanent collections of museums worldwide. His new book ‘Feck Perfuction' has become a design best-seller.—Recorded live at the global event in Cardigan, west Wales in 2019.Watch James' full talk here: www.thedolectures.com/talks/james-victore-you-only-have-teachers

I didn't start making videos because I wanted to be a film maker. I never wanted to be a videographer or a cinematographer. As much as I love the art form, as creatively invigorating as it is to film and edit, it's not my primary aspiration. It's not my passion. And yet, I've found myself becoming increasingly obsessed with camera angles, camera settings, lenses, aperture, frame rates, lighting, audio, mic placement, B-roll, cinematic sequences, setting, background, etc, etc, etc. In other words, I've become overwhelmingly obsessed with the production, the "quality". I've also been unhealthily obsessed with "the numbers"; the subscriber count, the views, the listens, the plays, the likes, the shares, the comments, and the things. We all know the numbers shouldn't matter. We've all either said ourselves or heard other creatives say "don't create for the numbers", "the numbers don't matter" but, saying it and believing it are two different things. Implicitly, in the back of nearly every creators mind, the numbers matter. A lot of us, especially me, will attach our value as a creator, the value of what we create to those numbers. We will interpret those numbers as a numeric representation of how much our work matters, and we start judging the quality of our work based on those numbers. At least, that's what's happened for me. I think I lost my connection to an even more important question, "why did I start?" "What did I start doing this for?" It's so easy to get lost in the minutia of techniques and all the things that touch the thing you're doing but, what's the core of what you're doing? What's the heart beat of why you do what you do? If you lose touch with the thing that made you want to start doing what you're doing then you've lost the whole drive, you've lost the whole aspiration, the whole motivation, the whole operative significance of the thing. I started doing this because I'm in love with ideas. I'm in love with the kind of ideas that James Victore might call "Dangerous Ideas". Oscar Wilde said that " An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all". That is my core. It's gotten buried in the process but, its still there, and I'm trying to find my way back to it. How do I get back? I don't know. I don't have it all figured out yet. But, this is an attempt to get back to the dangerous ideas, and maybe that's a dangerous idea in itself. I hope that it is. I don't know what comes next, but i never have. All I can tell you is that I'm still in the process. If you're still here then, we're in the process together. Keep showing up, Keep doing the work, FAIL BOLDLY, and let's make something meaningful. Shout out to my Patrons and Supporters: Jim Martin - https://theunusualbuddha.com/ Ben Bridges - https://www.myfpvstore.com/ Rev. Jerry Maynard - https://www.facebook.com/revjerryhtx/?epa=SEARCH_BOX Jerome Shaw - https://anchor.fm/jshaw Rajan Shankara - https://rajanshankara.com/ If you want shout outs in podcasts and videos, if you want access to all my behind-the-scenes, patron only content, if you want early access to all my videos, and if you want to be a part of a community of creativity and curiosity, the check out my Patreon page - https://www.patreon.com/duanetoops --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duanetoops/support

James Victore is an author, artist and designer who joins us for this episode of the podcast. He challenges us to be brave, to jump headfirst out of our comfort zones and into our freedom-filled, creative lives. During our discussion, James destroys many misconceptions surrounding a few concepts like creativity, work and even our ever so malleable reality. We also get to hear his standpoint on a few topics like education and spirituality. This one is jam-packed with knowledge that gets straight to the point.Take a look at his latest book, Feck Perfuction, which you can get on Amazon or anywhere that books are sold.Follow James on Instagram as @jamesvictore and visit his website at www.jamesvictore.comJames has a podcast at www.patreon.com/jamesvictore See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

A few weeks ago, I got to sit down for a chat with one of my favorite creatives: James Victore. My guest, James Victore is a motorcycle rider and a surfer, but he is also one of the most prominent graphic designers and pop artists of his generation. His work was exposed (twice!) at New York's Museum of Modern Art. And you can still find his work in museums around the world. James is a master in poster design and has been teaching graphic design for the past 20 years. He has worked for prestigious clients such as Adobe, Mailchimp, and Moet & Chandon. In fact you may recognize his work from time to time, on the covers of Esquire Magazine, Time Magazine and on the covers of the entire collection of Do Books. But his work doesn't stop at design : he receives invitations from around the world for his motivational speaking talents and coaches many a creative and business owner. If you join him on YouTube or Instagram, you'll find him talking about his Dangerous Ideas, and giving creatives the pep talk they need. James' work is witty, subversive, radical and of course a bunch of fun. Some say he's part Darth Vador, part Yoda. If you don't know him yet, you'll probably hear a lot about him in the near future. His latest book, Feck Perfuction has just come out and is already a #1 bestseller on Amazon. I was truly honored (and quite intimidated) to have him on my podcast. You may have noticed, I'm a huge fan. This episode is for the creatives out there. In this episode we talk about why creatives must have their own opinion and their own voice, how perfectionism destroys our creativity. Why it is important to tame your fear of starting, of finishing, how and why setting goals is important, owning your identity and basically fecking perfuction. We also get a glimpse of what kind of a surfer James is and his experience surfing the waves of New York and Costa Rica. This episode is dedicated to the creative listeners out there. Whether it's in business, parenting or in design, James Victore is about to share his knowledge and this is really cool . You can find his book Feck Perfuction (and the previous coffee book format “Who Died and Made You Boss) on Amazon and on www.feckperfuction.com In fact, the best way to connect, meet James and purchase his work, is via James' website www.jamesvictore.com. The next Rancho Victore retreat is in May (10th — 12th 2019). It's in Texas, so perhaps you can bring a board with you and surf the wave pool in Waco! European fans can see James in action at the Offf Festival in Barcelona on the 25th of April. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe! Until next week, take care, have fun and enjoy the waves. Ciao Imi Links Feck Perfuction : get the book : www.feckperfuction.com Who Died and Made you Boss? : get the book on Amazon Skillshare : follow James' class on Radical Typography AM Cassandre : https://www.cassandre.fr Book your spot on Rancho Victore Download Trump protest posters here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/92e4i200hpfemmm/AAD5FL-cT4iAqdX_NaP7_ExCa?dl=0 Gary Danko Chef : http://garydanko.com/ Support James Victore on Patreon Do Books (James Victore designed all the book covers) About The Oceanriders Podcast The Oceanriders Podcast is a weekly podcast so if you like it, please subscribe! Every week I will be receiving a new guest who has an incredible story to share. If you fancy joining the conversation after the episode, you're welcome to: you can find our Facebook group called The Oceanriders Community. If you need to remember one website to access all the others, use my link tree to pave your way to your preferred social platform. The address is www.linktr.ee/theoceanriderspodcast. If you would like to share your story and be a guest on my show, you can connect with me at hello@theoceanriderspodcast.com or via my Instagram account. Find the illustrated article of this episode on Medium.

In this episode of the Unmistakable Creative, artist and designer James Victore shares his personal journey, what's required to succeed in a creative career, and uncovering the defining ethos of our lives.James Victore runs an independent design studio hell-bent on world domination. He is an author, designer, filmmaker and firestarter. James has been exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is represented in the permanent collections of museums around the globe. He is the host of Burning Questions. He also hosts a dinner series that consists of four days and nights that are chock-full of creation, communion, deep thought, and play. It's an intense and intimate mastery program for conscious creatives who are ready to see and be seen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

This episode, I talk self care, the comparison dance, and that ONE PERFECT PERSON WHO IS RUINING EVERYTHING. Thank you James Victore for the title of this episode.