437 - How To Start Your Year Right: The 12 Creative Essentials Checklist
Jan 17, 2024
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Explore the significance of reflecting on the past and not abandoning creative projects. Learn about the importance of daydreaming about the past and processing positive moments. Discover how to support the show and access live virtual creative pep rallies. Reflect on the past year and the significance of digesting essential things. Get insights into the hosts' real-time creative work and strategies. Review the 12 pieces on the Creative Pep Talk calendar. Learn about the significance of taste and intuition in the creative process. Explore balancing passion and financial considerations. Discover the difference between the hero's journey and the heroine's journey. Express gratitude to the print sponsor and learn about live virtual creative pep rallies.
Remembering and pursuing important creative endeavors is crucial for growth and success.
Nighttime dreams involve processing past experiences, while daytime dreams tend to neglect this aspect.
Taking time to dream and explore creative possibilities is essential before diving into the new year.
Deep dives
The Importance of Not Forgetting Important Projects
It is easy to forget about or move on from important projects and ideas, which can hinder creative growth and success. The speaker shares personal experiences of almost leaving behind significant projects that were later successful. The message emphasizes the importance of remembering and pursuing important creative endeavors.
Dreaming and Processing the Past
The podcast explores the link between nighttime dreams and processing past experiences. While nighttime dreams often include processing past events, daytime dreams tend to neglect this aspect. The speaker encourages listeners to consider the positive aspects of the past, such as learning from mistakes and absorbing beneficial experiences.
Taking Time to Find Goals and Intentions
The speaker introduces a series called Dreamywary, which encourages listeners to take time in January to find their goals and intentions. Instead of rushing into the new year, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving oneself space to dream and explore creative possibilities.
The Balance Between Future Prep and Processing the Past
The podcast discusses how nighttime dreams balance future preparation with processing and digesting the past. In contrast, daytime dreams often focus only on future possibilities, neglecting the need for reflecting on and learning from the past.
Reflection on Lessons Learned from Past Year's Episodes
The speaker reviews the 12 key ideas explored in the previous year's episodes. Each idea is briefly summarized, including topics like listening to oneself, finding meaningful work, letting go of what no longer serves, and the power of collaboration. Listeners are encouraged to revisit specific episodes for deeper exploration and inspiration in the new year.
You can support Creative Pep Talk and my creative practice on Patreon (patreon.com/creativepeptalk) or Substack (andyjpizza.substack.com). Either membership provides you access to our monthly Creative Pep Rally Zoom calls, tentatively planned for the last Monday of each month!
Special thanks to our wonderful Ohio based printer, Jak Prints (Jakprints.com) for their help with the 2024 Creative Pep Talk Calendar – be sure to check them out for your print needs!
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