Money Lab I Need An Outlet
Nov 4, 2025
The host dives into the need for a creative outlet beyond his main business. He shares his passion for video production and music, exploring how bringing creativity into projects can enhance mental health. Balancing quality with practicality in swim-related content poses challenges. He discusses the importance of side projects like Brew Cabin for experimentation and personal growth. There’s a focus on creative freedom without monetization pressure, leading to fun, imaginative projects that refresh his mind and spirit.
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Creative Strengths Are Film And Music
- Matt realizes his strongest creative skill is making short films and music, not the other business tasks he handles.
- He feels a bottomless appetite to learn filmmaking, audio, and songwriting and wants to invest in those skills.
Use Side Projects To Upgrade Core Work
- Do allow a separate creative project so you can use adjacent skills to level up your core business work.
- Use new gear, techniques, or editing tricks from side projects to improve Swim University videos.
Outlets Prevent Burnout And Reconnect Hobbies
- Matt values having non-business creative outlets to avoid constant work-focused social circles and burnout.
- He believes brewing and beer videos will reconnect him with hobbies and friendships outside work.