Business Casual Becoming More of a "Try-Hard"
Nov 18, 2025
Reflecting on ambitions for 2026, the discussion revolves around the idea of becoming a "try-hard" for better creative output. Focusing on fewer projects can lead to more impactful work, as showcased by Brew Cabin's high-quality content. The dilemma of consistency versus effort is examined, stressing that deep crafting can produce superior videos. Insights into audience engagement reveal that subscribers don't always equate to views, highlighting the importance of focused formats. The desire to publish work that instills pride and confidence is a recurring theme.
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Relief From Outsourcing Book Shipping
- Matt recounts outsourcing book shipping and feeling immediate relief from a tedious task.
- He expects the team will feel the full weight lift after a week of not handling physical shipments.
Less Admin, More Craft
- Doing fewer administrative tasks lets you concentrate all energy on one craft and improve it dramatically.
- Matt hypothesizes focused, project-based work produces far better outputs than scattered, ongoing tasks.
Block Months For One Project
- Stop producing nonessential work during a focused period and dedicate the whole team to one project.
- Use off-season time to handle other tasks so every hour during focus months goes to the main effort.