#003: Finding mental freedom w/ Alex Mathers

Topics covered include:How to roll with the punches of the creative processFinding a balance between logic and creativityWhy you should stop trying to make your masterpieceLearning to trust your decision-makingManaging the perfectionist tendencies that hold back creativityUsing your unconscious to fuel creativityWhy it's ok to be f****d upHow to create safety so that you can express your creativityGetting from self hate to self loveBooks mentioned:Love yourself like your life depends on it by Kamal RavikantCompassion and Self Hate by Theodore RubinFollow JesseJesse's Instagram: @jesse.sussmanJesse's Newsletter: www.jessesussman.studio/newsletterOther notesIf you'd like to read more about my experience with burnout and some of the reflections that came out of it, you can check out my blog hereIf you're currently struggling with any of the issues we discuss in this episode the most important thing is to know that you are not alone. The best thing you can do is talk to somebody - whether it's with a friend, family member or therapist. You can also write to me at [email protected].   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered include:The relationship between success and failureStoicismHow Dominik filters his ideas and decides which ones to executeWhy and how to seek out feedbackA clients perspective on working with designersMethods for clarifying your thinkingHow to use your inner critic to your advantageLinks:Mark Manson - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a FuckRyan Holiday - The Obstacle is the WayMicheal Singer - The Surrender ExperimentGino Wickman - Traction6 Thinking HatsGetting Things DoneEntrepreneurial Operating System Connect with Dominik on Linkedin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay has been teaching and performing improv and sketch comedy all over the world for over 25 years. During that time he has trained with  the likes of Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and Jon Favreau.Topics covered include:The magical power of "Yes and..."Finding flowThe importance of failureHow fear can set you freeDealing with imposter syndromePractical tips for managing anxietyFind out more about Jay:Jay's personal websiteJay's companyJay on YouTube   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nik is the founder and director of creative studio Twenty Third C.We talk about Nik's route into motion design from making legos as a kid to graffiti to getting his first break in London and eventually starting his own studio.There's loads of inspiration here for anyone who's looking to carve out a path in motion design. One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation was how Nik has applied creativity not just to his design work but to his career as a whole - Rolling with the inevitable ups and downs and staying true to his passion to keep in touch with inspirationYou can find out more about Nik at Nikill.com or his studio site twentythirdc.com on instagram @__nikhill__ and @23rdc Topics covered:Transitioning from a physical work space to remotePros and cons of freelance vs in house as a motion designerLaunching a motion design studioNik's childhood interests and how it led him into motion designThe importance of asking for helpHow to Build resilience in uncertain timesTapping into success and creativity by following intuition Related links:www.nikill.comwww.twentythirdc.comJupiter Ascending: https://vimeo.com/117188360Guardians of the Galaxy: https://vimeo.com/103533906BBC 2: https://vimeo.com/302303367____________________________________________If you'd like to stay informed about future podcast episodes and  get a weekly dose of weirdness in your inbox you can sign up for my newsletter at tomcrate.com/hello  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation we touched on (among other things):- dealing with insecurity in your creative work- The importance of seeking new challenges- learning through failure- how to avoid stagnation and stay creative- finding your audienceJavier's Artstation classes: https://www.artstation.com/learning/instructors/Javier-BenitezProject Foster Devlog: https://www.projectfostergame.com/Javier's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/artofjavi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex's website: www.alexmathers.netHis book, Illusory: Master your thoughts, and discover mental freedom: https://amzn.to/38pvwkb  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation we explored Chris's childhood influences and how the seeds were sown for the creation of Tendril. You'll also get to hear some of Chris's thoughts on finding and developing your creative voice, the future of visual culture and much, much moreSome of the themes covered in this episode include:The importance of curiosity to creative workHow diversity feeds creativityFinding your voiceStaying true to your visionCryptoartConsciousnessThe upsides of pandemicTo find out more about Tendril check out tendril.ca#tendrilchris on Instagram  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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