Cortex 157: Being Better
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Jul 19, 2024 The hosts dive into the delicate dance of self-improvement in creative fields, tackling the tug-of-war between perfection and progress. They humorously critique the TV show 'The Bear' while prepping for a live performance, revealing the emotional labor behind it. With a thoughtful discussion on the pitfalls of productivity tools and distractions, they share effective strategies to embrace failure as a pathway to growth. Plus, insights on navigating ROI in creativity underscore the importance of long-term value over instant numbers.
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The Creative Struggle
- Top creatives constantly strive for improvement, but feel perpetually unsatisfied with their skill level.
- This dissatisfaction stems from good taste exceeding execution abilities and visualizing better versions.
Dreaming the Good Version
- Grey describes struggling with "dreaming the good version" of a script, only to find it lacking concrete details upon implementation.
- This highlights the importance of recognizing when a "better version" is an illusion versus a tangible goal.
Taste vs. Skill
- Ira Glass emphasizes that taste outpaces skill: your taste gets you started, but it also makes your work feel disappointing.
- This gap fuels improvement, as creatives continually strive to match their discerning eye.
