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Midweek Minute - Try another direction for better results

Midweek Minute - Try another direction for better results

S5E29 · · 01:19

In this episode, I talk about taking something that may or may not be working and see if you can change the direction of the project to improve results. Video version https://youtu.b...

Video update and managing historical content

Video update and managing historical content

S5E28 · · 07:19

In this episode, I'll give an update on the video version of this podcast thanks to feedback from you the valued listeners. I am also going to talk about managing historical content ...

Midweek Minute - Something hard to do, weighing the good and bad

Midweek Minute - Something hard to do, weighing the good and bad

S5E27 · · 01:21

In this midweek minute, I have a very tough question again for you to face for yourself. But a very worthwhile exercise if you are completely honest. Pick something you find extremel...

Creating for the consumer

Creating for the consumer

S5E26 · · 07:47

In this episode, I talk about planning your creations to allow for the if/when/some time scenarios. What do I mean by that? You'll have to listen to find out. Let's connect https://l...

Midweek Minute - Clean your Creative Space

Midweek Minute - Clean your Creative Space

S5E25 · · 01:15

This week's minute challenge is to clean out that creative space and see  if it inspires you to start creating something. This happens to me when  I clean up my desk, office, and hom...

Journal - Dealing with failing projects and facing reality

Journal - Dealing with failing projects and facing reality

S5E24 · · 13:42

This is a tough episode but an important one. I expose some inner thoughts on a few of my projects and how I need to figure out what to do with them. This is painful to face out load...

Midweek Minute - Pick a tool and really appreciate its value

Midweek Minute - Pick a tool and really appreciate its value

S5E23 · · 00:54

In this midweek minute, I want you to pick a tool that you use and really appreciate what it does for you and the value it brings to the table. Also, is there something about it you ...

Lessons learned and tips from conducting my first Podcast interview

Lessons learned and tips from conducting my first Podcast interview

S5E22 · · 12:09

Recently I made my first podcast interview. I have appeared as a guest many times on different shows but this was the first time I was the interviewer. I am not afraid to admit that ...

Midweek Minute - Track that project progress

Midweek Minute - Track that project progress

S5E21 · · 00:56

Midweek minute episodes are short actionable suggestions to keep you motivated and moving forward. In this episode I want you to pick a project and write down the progress you want t...

Transition users for a smoother experience

Transition users for a smoother experience

S5E20 · · 02:57

You should always strive to keep people feeling comfortable, transitioning big changes over time is better in my opinion, than a sudden flood of new things that users have to immedia...

Podyssey.fm - A Podcast community that works

Podyssey.fm - A Podcast community that works

S5E19 · · 05:43

This episode is slightly different. If you love podcasts as I do then I want to recommend podyssey.fm to you. To be clear I'm not getting anything from this other than sharing a grea...

Trailer

Trailer

S5Trailer · · 01:23

Curious what this podcast is about? This is the answer you are looking for. It is about anything and everything to do with creativity, how it affects our lives and those that encount...

Stop wasting time waiting for inspiration to find you.

Stop wasting time waiting for inspiration to find you.

S5E18 · · 05:31

Why are you wasting time waiting for inspiration to find you? Go find it and be rewarded. Say thanks by buying me a coffee. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-wi...

You gather resources and data, but do you use them?

You gather resources and data, but do you use them?

S5E17 · · 10:07

What are you doing with all the things you gather? Do you even look and learn from it? Full show notes and feedback here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-with...

Sometimes sitting back gets better results

Sometimes sitting back gets better results

S5E16 · · 07:32

Life moves at a pace, we tell ourselves we need to always be doing something to move project x forward. But I am here to tell you that sometimes the best results come from sitting ba...

How my usage and view of tech is changing as I get older

How my usage and view of tech is changing as I get older

S5E15 · · 06:50

I share some observations on how a year at home has changed my view on the devices and tech that I use and how that may be affected going forward as we return to a new normal for man...

My thoughts on the new Apple podcast service and how it might affect us all

My thoughts on the new Apple podcast service and how it might affect us all

S5E14 · · 10:13

Apple announced a new service to podcast creators that will enable them to charge for premium content, or tipping depending on how you chose to use it. I have some thoughts on this a...

The right tool for the job will save you hours of frustration

The right tool for the job will save you hours of frustration

S5E13 · · 10:31

There is no doubt we all try to take the fast way when we can and end up struggling like mad when we do most of the time. Well I learned that lesson this week and after years of frus...

Why short portfolios and resumes are acceptable

Why short portfolios and resumes are acceptable

S5E12 · · 06:53

There can be many reasons someone has a short portfolio or resume. At some point, we all had this problem. If this is you then I hope you take some heart from this episode and see th...

Give peoples work the time and respect it deserves

Give peoples work the time and respect it deserves

S5E11 · · 05:50

We live in a world with a short attention span by design. Social networks, for example, need you to scroll for them to make more money. Content makers get hurt by this because they g...

The How and why automating tasks is so important

The How and why automating tasks is so important

S5E10 · · 16:49

I cannot stress how important it is to get back as much time as you can, automating repetitive tasks will give you back more time and creative space than you realize. I’ll give a cou...

Creativity as a form of relaxation

Creativity as a form of relaxation

S5E9 · · 05:22

I use my creativity as a way to not only make things but help me relax. After all, should we not enjoy creating things rather than stress out about them? I share one of the ways I li...

Does having your own domain name matter anymore?

Does having your own domain name matter anymore?

S5E8 · · 06:21

This question came up as a topic of conversation this week. Does having a place to call home on the Internet still matter in a world full of social networks? I have some very firm th...

Left or Right Brain Today? And Why it Matters

Left or Right Brain Today? And Why it Matters

S5E7 · · 06:47

The brain has two modes, on the left we have all the logical things, and on the right, the creative things. It's important to figure out which kind of a day you are having to get the...

Are You Doing The Right Work? Should You Delegate or Outsource?

Are You Doing The Right Work? Should You Delegate or Outsource?

S5E6 · · 08:09

As creatives we have very busy lives, often that involves tasks we would rather not be doing or we are less than great at. So maybe we need to consider if that task is better delegat...

Brand Self Can be a Problem or a Blessing. A Few Thoughts and Tips

Brand Self Can be a Problem or a Blessing. A Few Thoughts and Tips

S5E5 · · 05:02

Choosing to brand everything under the umbrella of you can be a problem or a blessing, only you can decide which is right. Here are a few thoughts on the choices I have made and why....

Starting over is OK

Starting over is OK

S5E4 · · 04:24

Sometimes the best thing for a project is starting over. Maybe it is not going the way you want it or perhaps you want to pivot to a totally different direction and trying to rework ...

Is art created by a machine still art?

Is art created by a machine still art?

S5E3 · · 04:27

An easy question with a complicated answer depending on who you ask. So here are my thoughts on it, as an example, I used some smart software to record and edit this podcast. Say tha...

Shooting in Square Format

Shooting in Square Format

S5E2 · · 06:22

This week I rekindled my love of the square format when taking photographs. This is something that takes me back to composition techniques when shooting 120 roll film. Some of you mi...

Listener question - Things to consider when switching tools

Listener question - Things to consider when switching tools

S5E1 · · 07:26

Following on from my last episode when I spoke about switching camera systems, I received a listener question asking what else is involved when deciding to change and what else shoul...