Audio Notes of @artofdaviii. We talk about self-improvement, the creative process, and other means of coping.
You will always face all kinds of opposition, from disruptions to distractions, whether external or internal. Your job is to maintain your order. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Do the opinions of others matter more than you? Are they bigger than you? Are they worth more than what you have, are doing, have done, and will do? Learn to primarily judge yourself with your own personal metrics. Learn to build your self-esteem. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Pick and choose what you want on your plate. You can't have everything so pick your must-have's. Also, mind your own plate and cherish the food that's in front of you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Avoid rushing and getting ahead of yourself with bigger goals too soon. Instead, work your way up and inch your way in with baby steps. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
It could be establishing a sustainable system or it could be a high-yield goal. Focusing on one (1) major goal a month encourages a sense of urgency while giving you enough time to experiment and make mistakes. Limiting yourself to monthly goals helps you to produce working-viable solutions and/or products manageably within a year. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Adding different types of limits to your work encourages creativity, productivity, and engagement. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Not everything has to be profound. Let the process be your purpose. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Preparation is only procrastination if you produce nothing with what you’ve prepared. Prepare, then produce. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Following routine gets you (a wide range of) results. Focusing on what’s ‘right’ hardly gets you any. Prioritize doing routine over 'being right'. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Give yourself credit for the work no one else sees. Make progress privately. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
You can’t work all day long. Try doing the important or bulk of the work earlier in the day and cap it off with an activity (maybe a meal) that serves as a cue that you're done. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Learn to see your systems as something that's adjustable and adaptable. You can update your systems as you progress over time. Make your systems serve you instead of you being 'stuck' with them. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
We have to be more realistic with our expectations. Instant gains, results, progress is usually unachievable in a single session. Expect to have these things over a period time. Expect pride, instead of instant progress, after you've put in the effort. Focus more on effort, less on expectations. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Build on top of your strengths or on what you've already developed. You’ll not only get ahead faster but also be able to set yourself apart from others. Shift from focusing on the ‘right’ way to focusing on your way - and that's using your edge. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Having too many tabs open on your web browser is a microcosm of how bad you are with prioritizing important work first. Sift through your tabs only after you've done your main work. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
If you feel like you’re carrying too much on your mind, offload your thoughts somewhere. Writing things out helps to clarify your thoughts, but also makes it easier for you to focus on your next work session. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Stop projecting into the future all the time. Your mind can’t handle all that pressure. Reflect regularly on your future, but not to the point that it gets in the way of your present. Learn to turn that big brain off. Instead, focus on the now and be 'dumb' or 'short-sighted' by choice. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Stop thinking about whether or not it’s good enough, super insightful, or deeply philosophically. Focus instead on primarily expressing yourself, putting in the effort in that process, and expecting less from the results. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Your actions and circumstances may never be perfect, but moving forward with passion and perseverance is always achievable. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Being behind doesn’t mean you stay behind. Focus on where you’re headed, stick to your lane, and move forward. That’s staying ahead. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
The more work you have done, the less you’ll worry. You’ll feel more confident if you have something to show for. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Focus more on the process of creating than on each creation. Focus on the bigger picture. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Doing good doesn’t always feel good. Most good work feels good mainly after it’s done. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Invest (Time, Energy, Effort, Resources) in building habits that are congruent with your Goals & Values instead of just doing what feels good right now. In the long run, you'll gain something much more — fulfillment. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
You can't work efficiently if you keep judging yourself as you're working. Save judgement for later. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Know what's on your list of priorities. Focus on the most important ones for your current situation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Doing and Being an Artist First / Putting Business, Marketing, and Excellence Second Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
Approaching 2023 / Building Self-esteem / Do Hard Things & Take It Easy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
You're Not the Only One / Developing Empathy / Different Ways to Achieve Consistency Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
You don't have to feel like doing it — just that you feel like you can. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content
