Date Archives November 2016

Podcast #2: On Trump, Creative Perfectionism, and Onesies

We’re back with another episode of our now monthly podcast!

And we’ve got an official name for it too…

Guys with Feelings. Where two guys discuss the events, ideas, influences, and yes – the feelings – that help them become better men.

In this episode, Gabe Rose and I cover topics such as:

    • re-thinking our views post-Trump
    • learning to be a disciplined half-ass
    • why you need a onesie (with a tail)
    • and much more!

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Learn to Be a Disciplined Half-Ass

I’ve been reading “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert and one idea of hers has been really resonating with me (enough that it’s now plastered across the top of my daily planner):

“You must learn how to become a deeply disciplined half-ass.”

Let me explain.

According to Gilbert, the two worst things you can be as a creative is lazy and a perfectionist.

Well shit, that’s me.

The lazy part is obvious. If you want to create, you have to be disciplined. You have to show up every day and do the work. Even if it’s not easy or fun. Whether or not you’re feeling inspired. You gotta sit your ass down and put in the effort.

But the perfectionist part, is just as important, if not as obvious.

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