A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

Some argue worrying about your physical looks is a sign of vanity. I used to buy into that. But I gained a different perspective and in this episode I share it with you. After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, c...

This episode answers a question I get asked a lot by my peers. As always though, it's not really about my answer—it's about the thought process behind it and how it can benefit you and your art. After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from y...

Another week, another vlog. In this episode I talk about my 2 steps forward, 1 step back approach to writing. I reveal how a Zoom call with people involved on the project opened me up creatively, including what was intended to be a throwaway suggestion turned into a large key to unlock the plot. Then, I shift gears and reflect upon how little we know people and yet if we remain curious and kind, w...

In the past I've talked about Byron Katie's "The Work" as being a free and effective way to release yourself of your negative thoughts and beliefs ( https://philsvitek.com/the-power-of-byron-katies-work-the-effects-it-can-have-on-your-life/ ). And I still wholeheartedly believe in that work. As an alternative though, or perhaps in tandem with, I recommend to you Diederik Wolsak's Choose Again prot...

This week I've reached the 800 episode milestone on my YouTube channel. That's a major accomplishment, yet it doesn't include the 60k+ shows I've in my past. I reflect back on what it takes to create content at scale. Some influences I reference are Seth Godin and Gary Vee. Plus I site some of my earlier work, which you can check out (how to systematize episode: https://philsvitek.com/importance-o...

Every writer, whether for fiction or nonfiction, needs to do research. Often times, when writer’s block hits, it’s because the author hasn’t done enough research. In this episode I explore why this is and how I use research to my advantage. After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @Phil...

What's the meaning of life? It's a question humans have been asking since the beginning of time. So what's the answer? Well, after studying and learning about many philosophies, religions and self-help techniques, I deduce the wisdom of the giants that come before me into something simple and applicable. After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down...

Another week, another vlog. In this episode I discuss research for an upcoming script and how in spite of the digital age we live in, access to certain country’s art is extremely limited. I talk about writing the script and things I’m considering to raise some extra funds for the project. Then I shift gears and raise the idea of what it means to truly “make it” and why I’d rather look at myself as...

Understanding finances is important for any creative. I've talked about it many times before. Well, here's a different approach that will help you to raise needed funds for your creative work. After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from you...

Oftentimes, the hard and most obvious truths are the hardest to express simply. And yet when they are, the simplicity of the statement can be life altering. In this episode I share a recent insight that has had a profound effect on me and perhaps it can have the same for you. After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by...

It's an age old debate... or at least many people I observe discuss this, and that's which is more important to creativity: inspiration or discipline. This episode aims to answer this question once and for all so you can apply your talents and go accomplish your ambitions. After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hi...

Another week, another vlog. I highlight my creative journey to offer inspiration and specific take-aways for you. In this edition, I talk about how during a Zoom reunion I was reminded of a "just cause." Reflecting back on it, I share how selfishness can be useful depending on how it's channeled. Then I share updates on several projects and how in spite of other things getting in the way, progress...

"Vulnerability minus boundaries is not vulnerability," argues Brene Brown. Much of her work explores what true vulnerability looks like. And she believes that whenever someone overshares on social media, they're not vulnerable, they're seeking validation. This is an interesting notion I wanted to explore, which is what this episode is about. I consider if there are times sharing on social media is...

Sleep is important for you to stay at your optimal mentally and physically. In this episode, I share some tips that will improve the quality of your sleep, especially one trick that you may not have considered ( https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-sleeping-naked#vaginal-health ). After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment...

I've been on a war path against creative fear. I see it in evidenced in so many people, including the people I know. It restricts them so much and prevents them from making the art they want and audiences deserve. Even advice from well meaning friends can actually be masked as creative fear. This episode is my war cry to you to stop and say f#c* creative fear. It's time to let that $h!& go! I...

Thanks for checking out my vlog, where I highlight my creative journey to offer inspiration and specific take-aways for you. In this episode, I update you on progress in developing my feature film In Search of Sunrise. But because it is a project that will require time and patience (in spite of weekly tasks), I have been getting creatively restless and thinking about what's next. What project make...

Jenna Lyons, an American fashion designer, appeared on a recent episode of The Goop Beauty Closet ( https://goop.com/beauty-closet-podcast/a-style-gurus-new-obsession-fantastic-lashes/ ) where she shared valuable insights. One that stood out to me was when she was asked about how she thought about advancing in her career. Her response was thoughtful and made me reflect and I think it's something v...

Recording podcast interviews or auditioning over Zoom? Doing live streamings? If so, this episode may be for you, especially if you're just using your built in computer camera. There's a way to enhance your picture quality. The traditional way is to buy a web cam or connect a camera. Both cost money. But if you use EpocCam ( https://www.elgato.com/en/epoccam ) you can easily transform your mobile...

Thanks for checking out my vlog, where I highlight my creative journey to offer inspiration and specific take-aways for you. In this episode, I talk about writing film grants and how in spite of doing the work, imposter syndrome can set in. I tie this to how most people operate out of creative fear. I discuss switching a novel idea into an audio drama and how I'm going about it. In discussing this...

I know people who complain because they send out so many inquiries to people yet never get a positive response. And the #1 reason I see this happening once we examine it, is because what they send out is generic. It's a template they've created and they just change the name at the top. Who receiving this is going to react well to this? Would you? People are smart. They know it's generic. They know...

There's nothing wrong with being a hobbyist, someone who enjoys making art for their own personal interest. But if someone wants to be a professional at it, there's distinctions that have to be understood. In this episode I explore one of the many distinctions that separates an artist vs a professional. After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down...

On a recent episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, he interviewed Balaji Srinivasan ( https://tim.blog/2021/03/24/balaji-srinivasan/ ). There were so many notions brought up over the course of the 3+ hour interview, but one in particular that stood out to me was this idea that only amateurs focus on strategy while professionals hone in on logistics. As someone who uses the word strategy often, this made...

Thanks for checking out my vlog, where I highlight my creative journey to offer inspiration and specific take-aways for you. In this episode, I vent a little about an annoying task I've been dealing with and how this ties to maintenance tasks vs growth tasks (for more detail check out my past episode: https://philsvitek.com/dealing-with-everyday-tasks/ ). Afterwards, I switch to more cheerful stuf...

Actress/producer Frances McDormand recently appeared on the Team Deakins podcast ( https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/frances-mcdormand-actress ). During the interview she said something fascinating about what she believes makes a director great. Find out by listening to my deep dive of her answer. After listening, kindly feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the co...

Financial freedom is the greatest gift you can give yourself. To do that, you need to have financial literacy aka knowledge. The books that have benefited me the most are SAVE Yourself by Chelsea Galicia, Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins and the Broke Millennial book series. It's never too early OR too late to be better with your finances. It'll give you the freedom to be the artist you want....