Making Majik Podcast with Bradley Morris from Majik Media

What a 9-Year-Old Can Teach Us About Grit and Entrepreneurship

Nov 25, 2025
Discover the incredible journey of co-creating a feature-length audio story with a 9-year-old. Learn how overcoming resistance parallels the struggles of entrepreneurs. Explore the importance of breaking big goals into manageable tasks and the need to take breaks for creativity. Dive into the idea that resistance fosters transformation and why patience is crucial in achieving dreams. Finally, celebrate the joy in the creative process and the pride that comes from completing a challenging project.
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ANECDOTE

Three-Year Creative Journey With His Son

  • Bradley Morris co-created a feature-length audio story with his nine-year-old son over three years.
  • The son narrated 'Adventure Buddies' after months of writing and nearly four hours of studio recording spread over a year.
ANECDOTE

Incentives And Autonomy Drove Commitment

  • Bradley used incentives like pay, royalties, and a promised drum kit to motivate his son.
  • The tangible rewards paired with autonomy helped the son commit through resistance and setbacks.
ADVICE

Break Big Goals Into Tiny Bites

  • Break big goals into very small, manageable chunks to prevent burnout and keep inspiration alive.
  • Use tiny sessions (e.g., 15 minutes) and allow full stops when the work becomes forced.
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