500 - 5 Steps from ADHD Serial Quitter to Podcaster with 500 Episodes
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Apr 9, 2025
In this insightful discussion, the host shares how to combat the tendency to quit by embracing creative experiments. They reveal five key strategies that have helped maintain consistency in producing 500 podcast episodes. The importance of developing a flexible podcast premise and establishing creative habits is emphasized, especially for those with ADHD. The journey of transforming from a serial quitter to a committed creator highlights the role of intrinsic motivation and the value of community support. Tune in for actionable tips to ignite your own creative journey!
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Motivation Behind the Podcast
Andy J. Pizza shares a personal story about his fear of dying before realizing his creative potential.
This fear motivates him to help others achieve their creative goals.
insights INSIGHT
Bad Feelings Aren't Wrong Ways
Bad feelings during creative work don't necessarily mean you're on the wrong path.
Treat feelings as data points to analyze, not as immediate directional signs.
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Projects as Experiments
Treat creative projects as experiments, not as definitive statements.
Start with small experiments and gradually increase commitment as you gather data.
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Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life
Susan David, Ph.D
In 'Emotional Agility,' Susan David provides a roadmap for real behavioral change by teaching readers how to become more emotionally agile. Drawing on her extensive research, international consulting work, and personal experiences, David shares four key concepts that enable individuals to acknowledge uncomfortable emotions while detaching from them. This approach helps readers align their actions with their core values, leading to a life of growth and fulfillment. The book emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, clear-sightedness, and an open mind in navigating life’s twists and turns[1][2][5].
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Steven Pressfield
In 'The War of Art', Steven Pressfield identifies the internal force of 'Resistance' that hinders creative endeavors. The book is divided into three sections: 'Resistance: Defining the Enemy', 'Combating Resistance: Turning Pro', and a final section that discusses the role of the muses and the battle between the Self and the Ego. Pressfield provides practical advice on recognizing and overcoming resistance, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, discipline, and continuous work in achieving creative success.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth[2][4][5].
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If you’re like me, you have more trouble with following through with ideas than you do coming up with new ideas. I am a serial quitter. I have ADHD and I am often working on 5 things at once. BUT. In this episode I want to share 5 things that have helped me stay consistent long enough to make 500 episodes of the same podcast, publish over 10 books and work with clients like X-Box, Nickelodeon and Apple over the past 15 years.
This episode ends with a CALL TO ADVENTURE called “MAKE SUM-THING OF YOURSELF”. This action is something you can do in an instant, that in my experience INSTANTLY increases your ability to follow through and achieve what you set out to achieve.
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