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

We all want to be more productive, right? As part of that goal, we must learn to maximize our time. Too many of us default to scheduling meetings in chunks of 15 minute or even 30 minute increments. Why? Those aren't always necessary. You could do with a 7 minute meeting instead. We have to let go of our limiting beliefs and see what's possible. That will increase your productivity. This tip comes...

Some states in the US are opening up and that can create some mixed feelings. Certainly does for me, which is how I open up this edition of my vlog. I also talk about how my friends are spending their quarantine productively but wonder if it comes at a cost. I then shift gears to talk about my creative projects, including sound design for my film, starting a script and how writing my latest nonfic...

Whether we admit it or not, we all have faith. It might not be religious faith, but nonetheless we have faith. Hope is a form of worship as is worrying. Hope is wishful thinking of a positive outcome. Worrying is you praying for something you don't want to have happen. You must stop doing this. It puts you in the passenger seat of life. It expends so much of your mental and physical energy. These...

I heard a phrase a while back that says "never let someone else's negligence become your emergency". When I heard that, it was so empowering. Admittedly, I did allow other people's negligence to become my emergencies—having to fix things last minute. But it's not healthy. You need to put up boundaries and not allow it. It's easy to slip into this habit given we all have smart phones and in theory...

Any artist should seek feedback from their peers. But many people aren't really seeking constructive criticism, but rather affirmation. That is a waste of your time and theirs. Plus it ultimately hurts the project. These are the notions I go into depth on with this episode, utilizing insights from Billions writer Brian Koppelman ( https://tim.blog/2020/04/23/brian-koppelman/ ) and my own experienc...

With this edition of my vlog, I highlight how I'm spending my quarantine. I discuss some ways to pass the time with friends via the Houseparty app. Then, I give some recommendations of TV series I'm watching and why I'm watching them. Afterwards, I discuss my actual creative projects and how even in the midst of uncertainty, there's ways to have some control but you have to know what that is. For...

Side hustles are hard enough. But it's even harder when your "work-work" perceives it as a hinderance to your job. Don't let that happen. In this episode, I discuss the importance of recognizing that your paying job, the job that supports you financially, is your foundation. You can't let that slip. And even though it may not be what you ultimately want, don't just waste time. Use your job to your...

Author Gretchen Rubin (The Happiness Project, Better Than Before) discovered that it's much easier to change our habits during times of transition. Certainly quarantine during this Coronavirus pandemic constitutes as a transitional period for us all. While not ideal, we can take advantage of this time and make it "alive time" (as Robert Green would term it). I go over this notion and share my expe...

Don Miguel Ruiz wrote a book called The Four Agreements based on the Toltec wisdom. The agreements are principles to live life by. One of the ones I return to often is "always do your best". Now this does not mean you have to be a machine. When you truly understand this idea and adopt it as part of your everyday life, it's alters you incredibly because it liberates you. I explore this notion in de...

In this episode of my vlog, I catch you up on my past week. I talk about the importance of patience and knowing that not every week you're going to have a tangible outcome especially when you're working on something creative of true value. Also, I give insight into how I'm cutting together my trailer for Idyll (my film). Then I discuss a new strategy I'm employing in writing my next book. Lastly,...

Tim Ferriss (@TimFerriss) introduced me to the 21-day no-complaints challenge and I am going to take it. And I encourage you to try it as well. Complaints are a form of negativity that drag you down rather than fix anything. In this episode I go over my thoughts heading into the challenge, since I don't think it'll be a piece of cake. I overview how little thoughts we have add up to a lot. But I'm...

There's a lot of debate I see on social media about being productive during Covid-19. Many argue that if you don't use this time well, then you never lacked time to begin with. Others argue it's enough to survive. I take a more nuanced stance, which I discuss in this episode. It is my belief that you must define productivity, as with most things, for yourself. Who says you doing deep spiritual wor...

@KatherineSchwarzenegger came out with a book called "The Gift of Forgiveness", which she talked about on @LewisHowes School of Greatness ( https://youtu.be/sjMx4cryAco ). In this episode, I share one of the big take-aways from that interview for me and highlight how you too can apply it to your life, especially at a time when I think forgiveness is needed most. Join me on this exploration and aft...

In this episode of my vlog, I update you on things I'm doing, things I'm feeling, etc. I talk about my Zoom call with the Emerson soccer guys, playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake, finalizing the poster for my film Idyll, starting the trailer for it, and upcoming projects. For all the various lessons I'm learning and applying, check out the full episode. If you have any questions, thoughts, etc don't he...

Ryan Holiday ( https://ryanholiday.net/ ) has this notion that an empty calendar is a sign of success because it means you're living life on your own terms. I agree with him. Too often we think success means we're busy from morning until night. All it means is we're dictated by other people on how to spend our time. Now, this doesn't mean you're lazy or shouldn't do anything. The goal is freedom t...

Many people are scared of failure even though history has proven time and time again from the greats, that failure is a necessary component to success. Why is this? I argue it's because we associate failure with defeat. But the two are NOT the same. Learn the different and set yourself free from fear! Tune in to my full thoughts and afterwards, please comment down below with any questions or thoug...

Rob Dial (The Mindset Mentor) has this notion that no one has ever died from just one hamburger—the death is the culmination of tiny choices/decisions added up over time. We tend to forget this notion in all facets of life, including our creative pursuits. In this lesson, I explore that notion in several ways, drawing from Tony Robbins, Steven Pressfield and others. Join me on this exploration and...

As humans, we have a propinquity towards negativity. It's called a negativity bias. We must recognize this because otherwise we will validate our negative thoughts with things we see and suddenly they become limiting beliefs. Tune in to my thoughts in detail and afterwards, please comment down below with any questions or thoughts that you may have. Or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. I'd lov...

In this time of quarantine, I understand that I'm very blessed and because of that, I'd trying to honor the blessing by continuing to move forward in the best ways that I can. That means finishing my film, working on a new script, etc. With this vlog I go over strategies I'm employing, but especially patience. Sometimes it's just about moving forward little by little. For all the various lessons I...

Maybe you've been putting off something for a long time. Now might be the best time to start. But how do you do that? Start with the first proverbial step. Inertia builds inertia. It's a snowball effect that over time builds and builds. Don't overwhelm yourself. Just start simply and watch yourself gain confidence and see your dream project come to fruition. Tune in to my thoughts here for more de...

By no means am I financial expert. But I have read and listened to the very best, which includes people like Ray Dalio, Warren Buffett, Tony Robbins, Sallie Krawcheck, Mellody Hobson, Broke Millennial and others. This video is a quick summation of the core tips I've learned when it comes to finances which I share with you in this time of crisis so that you don't panic. Too many people lose money b...

We could all do with a bit of extra income or any income for that matter, especially in these crazy Coronavirus quarantine times. Good news is there's options. FREELANCING! There's plenty of sites out there, like Upwork, 99Designs or Fiverr to get you started. Don't have the skills? Learn quickly then get started. In this episode I highlight the landscape and give you tips for applying properly. T...

Khaliel Abdelrahim (@KhalielAbooboo) returns to chat with me during our coronavirus quarantine. We chat together about his journey of selling a show to Revolt TV (called Blocked - https://www.revolt.tv/blocked ). Afterwards, we discuss how he's using his time to work on his next project and what the ups and downs of that are. We even talk about working together on my feature "Idyll" and what Khali...

With this vlog, I go over the many lessons I learned while playing the Phantom game ( https://www.amazon.com/BONAPARTE-9724-Phantom-Board-Game/dp/B00GRB0YRA ) with my friend that especially apply during quarantine and coronavirus time. Afterwards, I discuss how you too can be a real life hero via simple steps. Plus I discuss a strategy I'm employing to write my next script. If you have any questio...

These uncertain times force us to confront what we actually have control over and what we don't. It can be extremely scary to realize that we don't have as much control as we once thought. But that's okay because if we stop and consider what we do have control over, we can create stillness in our lives and actually make a big impact. Tune in to my thoughts and afterwards, please comment down below...