Encore: “Some Tips for Creative Focus” (originally aired 4.03.17) – Episode 073

 

This is an encore episode from way back on staying motivated. ENJOY!

1:30 We are coconuts. Brown on the outside, white on the inside. 😀

2:25 On today’s episode we’re talking about the work that goes into being creative.

3:25 April Showers by Bambi – Springs theme song.

6:05 Michelle’s song of the week: Colliding by Design, by Acceptance… Take a listen!

6:59 This band has progressed and grown as a band, which is IMPORTANT as an artist.

10:30 “Married to Spring” – fun saying of the week

11:46 Aaron Draplins field notebooks. Lifesavers!

13:00 GaryVee – a business guy who worked hard to get where he’s at, and has a lot of wisdom to share. He has some strong language, but if you’re ok with that, check him out! He has some great things to say. He even has a new book that you can check out! Ask GaryVee

15:48 Brandi has a lot of “meat” and Gary Vaynerchuk is teaching her how to “feed” it to people.

16:00 Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook – give, give, give, then ask.

17:09 Paris fashion week. #PFW on Instagram.

17:49 Bold juicy colors were a thing this year at PFW.

19:00 High fashion isn’t ready to wear. It’s just to show talent.

19:30 H&M is considered ready to wear (fast fashion) versions of the things you might see on the runway.

22:00 Brandi’s song of the week: 1234, by Colony House

22:16 Colony House used to be called Caleb. Children of Steven Curtis Chapman.

23:00 They have a folk, Californian type sound. PERFECT comparison.

23:40 Alexa’s are the modern day version of Amelia Bedelia.

26:29 The song is warm and fun!

26:38 THE FONT ON THE COVER OF THE COLONY HOUSE ALBUM IS…..Cooper Black!!!

27:28 Michelle hates traveling… Why haven’t we invented teleportation? It’s 2017 people!

28:31 Tips on motivation!!!

29:27 Creativity takes work. Creativity is not a feeling.

30:10 If someone is waiting on something from you, you don’t have an option. You have to start your process.

30:57 When it comes to trying to figure out something you NEED to start to your process, and the feeling of creativity will come.

32:09 If you sit around and wait to feel motivated, you’ll end up bingeing Netflix and do nothing.

32:39 Tip #1: DO THE WORK. Just do it.

33:25 Your ideas are full of potential, but they will die if you do nothing. Obvious, right? Yeah, but how many ideas have you had that you haven’t jumped on? Think about it. Now stop thinking about it, and DO THE WORK.

35:00 Tip #2: Set a date. If you problems getting things done, set a deadline.

36:00 Not motivated? Tip #3: Have someone keep you in check. Honest accountability works wonders.

38:16 Tip #4: Mind tricks. Think about what will… or what WON’T happen if you don’t do it. You won’t achieve your goals, you won’t reach the people you’re hoping to reach, etc…

40:42 Creativity is a work ethic. Check out this blog by Brandi Sea.

41:00 Find us on all forms of social media via @BrandiSea on Instagram,Twitter,Facebook, and you can email us any burning questions you want Brandi to answer on an episode at brandi@brandisea.com.

THANK YOU to the ultra-talented  Vesperteen (Colin Rigsby) for letting us use his (“Shatter in The Night”) track in every episode of Design Speaks.