Habits of Prolific Creators With James Clear and Ryan Delk

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Aug 24, 2020

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James Clear

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Ryan Delk

In this engaging discussion, James Clear, bestselling author of *Atomic Habits*, and Ryan Delk, CEO of Primer, share their insights on productivity and creativity. They emphasize the significance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals for support and inspiration. Clear discusses the impact of healthy habits on productivity, while Delk highlights balancing professional ambitions with family life. Both stress the notion of getting '1% better every day' and the importance of cultivating relationships for long-term success.

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ADVICE

Create Your Network

Create spaces to connect with similar people if you lack natural environments.
Seek out those one or two steps ahead for relevant advice.

ADVICE

Diverse Mentorship

Don't overemphasize finding one perfect mentor; learn from a diverse group.
Prioritize connecting with top performers in any field, regardless of their specific profession.

INSIGHT

Compounding Relationships

Relationships compound in value over time, similar to compound interest.
Invest early in relationships, recognizing their long-term potential.

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Productivity and output are two of the most important areas on which creators can focus. As a show dedicated to helping creators take charge of their future, we thought it was time for a discussion about the habits that help creators become more productive and more efficient with their work and life.

Today’s episode features James Clear, author of Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones and Ryan Delk, CEO & co-founder of Primer, a homeschool with a mission to build the learning experience your children deserve.

We had a great discussion about the habits and strategies that yield the most output in their creative endeavors, and we get to the heart of what it means to be productive.

Main Takeaways

Surround yourself with like-minded people you can connect with. Decide who you will say “yes” to and start building a genuine connection early. Be persistent in a friendly way; don’t take “no” personally
Take care of yourself. Focus on sleep, diet, and exercise and try not to be on your phone all of the time.
The “1% better everyday” concept applies to almost anything you’re trying to improve in your life.
Be balanced and intentional with your work and your life. Be prepared for meetings and set aside intentional family time as often as you can.

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“Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress. A handful of problems arise when you spend too much time thinking about your goals and not enough time designing your systems.” ~ @JamesClear

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