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Having a solid schedule is the structure you need in your life to maintain safety, security, and satisfaction within yourself. Regardless of the circumstances, sticking to your schedule will almost always keep you sane. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Get lost in your own work instead of someone else's. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Everyone criticizes, but not everyone creates. Do the latter. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Limiting your attention naturally allocates more attention to whatever's left that you can see or pay attention to. Make sure what's left is important. Focus is usually a result of a lack of distractions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Boost your confidence and do much more by having something to call your own first. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

We need to be both passionate and practical with our work. However, nowadays we often lean too much on pragmatism and end up neglecting our purpose. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Try approaching art, content creation, or any other endeavor as a hygiene to be healthy. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Just go with the flow and make that experience work for you. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

We have to be more intentional and deliberate in emphasizing the positive things in ourselves (and life in general). It helps to balance out the negativity bias that we have. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Here are 3 markers to look for when doing creative work. These can help guide you, keep you from losing your way, and inform you that you're on the right track. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

How can you create freely without being overwhelmed by freedom? Is there a way to create freely and actually move forward? Maybe, to be more free, you have to limit it. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

You don't always have to lower your expectations. Sometimes, you just have to wait until your continued efforts catch up. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

It’s okay if you have a bunch of things you want to work on. Just make sure that what you want to explore is something you're passionate about. Let your passion for those different things tie your body of work together.  Allow people the opportunity to see, listen, and support what you’re passionate about. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Stop stressing too much about your results. Focus more on executing your routine. Results will follow. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Expect progress in what you prioritize, in what you perform, and in what you practice. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Just focus on the next right step. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Avoiding pain may be a greater motivator than achieving pleasure. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Action isn't something that has to be done — it has to be led. You do this by focusing and refocusing your attention. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Being confident is also a choice. Choose the thoughts, actions, and responses that promote confidence. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Your body of work shows you and others what you can and can't do. Do the work and get it out there. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

It's easier to show up if you've set things up. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

You want to have a plan that makes you want to do it. You need a plan that inspires confidence. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Learn to accomplish your fundamental tasks by having multiple approaches or solutions. Don't limit yourself to doing things in just one way. Flexibility goes hand-in-hand with sustainability. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Trying to forcefully finish things a certain way in a certain time period can sometimes hinder your progress and what you produce. Moving forward in the direction you want to go is sometimes enough or even better than getting it done. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content

Don’t disregard what you’ve already built and worked hard for. Keep that momentum going. Alongside that, move forward in creating or developing something new. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dv/exclusive-content