Connecting Different Dots

Well That Took a Turn

When working with other creatives or vendors, things don't always go as expected. So what can you do? * Follow up communication. Try reaching out in multiple ways if you aren't getting timely responses. * Cut some slack. We all experience a bit of unpredictability from time to time. * Weigh your options. How might you think about responding to get a resolution? Take some time before reacting. * Make a decision. Move forward and try not to second guess yourself. Make the best decision with the information you have. * Revisit in the future. This is optional, but if you choose to revisit make sure there is time for the situation to improve. * Set boundaries and thresholds. Know when to walk away. Start small and pay attention during the process. Sometimes things will be resolved, sometimes they won't. But don't let a bad experience ruin your character or principles.

Connecting Different Dots

This week's episode is all about leveraging your work in new and novel ways to reach a different or larger audience. Branch out and use a different medium to open your creativity, but if you lack the time or the skills consider collaborating with another creative that can complement your work and give you a new perspective. Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone. I personally really enjoy all the other creatives I collaborate with and look for reasons to work with them again again.

So You Failed, Now What?

So you failed, now what? * Determine why you failed * Carry what you learn forward to your next project, idea, etc. * When is it time to change course? * Remember, you failed – but you aren't a failure. TNP Feature Bump: That's the Name of the Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuaNV3dJlhrBnwBScoQdQwQ]. Last week I was interviewed by the TNP crew in their first episode of their second season. They are a great grew and I highly encourage you to checkout their podcast. All three hosts are talented artists and illustrators. Hosts: hypemankyle [https://www.instagram.com/hypemankyle/], soulbrush [https://www.instagram.com/soulbrushcreative/], and superday_brand [https://www.instagram.com/superday_brand/]

Learning is the Lesson

Understanding how we individually learn is a huge factor in our self-confidence and drive to keep learning. If you don't understand what methods are most effective in learning new information, hopefully this episode helps. Once you understand how you learn most efficiently, you can pause to reflect on how those around you learn most efficiently. By understanding that other people may learn more efficiently from other methods and techniques than ones you find familiar - you can more effectively connect and transfer information to others. After you get comfortable with different types of learning styles you can adapt your communication to others so that information you are sharing resonates more strongly with them for a longer amount of time. You can also more confidently ask others if they can accommodate their information in a manner that is easier for you to learn because you understand what format and style that is. Lastly, once you understand how you learn most effectively you can and will want to keep learning new things. During this episode we go into some detail about the following learning styles: * Visual * Kinaesthetic * Aural * Social * Solitary * Verbal * Logical * Sensory

Grit - Unconventional Determination

Don't fall into the trap of the Hustle and Grind culture. It will leave you feeling burnt out and frustrated. In this always-on, instantly available culture Grit has become * Undervalued * Under-appreciated * Undermined Sometimes having things instantly doesn't allow us to grow and appreciate the process. Develop your Grit mental muscles. It will help you overcome challenges and bring needed perspective to yourself and others. Enjoy the Create Itch content? Consider becoming a supporter [https://anchor.fm/creative-itch/support].