We answer your questions with a short sherab, less than a hundred character response. We call them minimal maxims. And podcash, john puts them in the show notes so people can copy and share our pithy answers on social media. You can text those questions to nine, three, seven, two, zero, two, four, six, five, four,. Now, jeff, turn the lightning round. Ryn, what time is it? You know what time it is. It's time for the lightning run, where we answer your questions. But don't worry, i have one of your pithy quotes. The maximam episode this week will be at
The Minimalists talk about earning a living from creative pursuits with writer Jeff Goins, and they answer the following questions:
Why do even the most talented artists often struggle financially? (02:43)
What is the premise of Jeff’s book? (03:35)
How does stubbornness help artists? (04:31)
How does a hyper focus on details harm artists? (07:43)
What is the importance of patrons for artists? (12:55)
How do artists best actualize their dreams? (24:22)
What is the best use of our creations that no longer hold any meaning for us—save for posterity, recycle, repurpose, trash? (25:30)
How do I best manage my PR on social media so I have adequate time to produce my art? (38:18)
What is the Sunday Symposium? (45:10)
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