Art Of Meaningful Work

Taiwanese monkey trap is a system of capturing monkeys using a simple box and a piece of fruit, like a banana. It is also the same mechanism that keeps us in crappy jobs, businesses that no longer work, and project that aren’t fulfilling. This equally affects us on an individual level, as well as brands at an enterprise level. Have you been holding onto your banana for too long?    

Indulging in hobbies, pursuing interests and trying side projects can make you a better, and more creative thinker. This episode explores what we can learn from Leonardo DaVinci – and how creatives, entrepreneurs and professionals can apply it to their own life. -- I just released Project un(stuck) to the public! So, if you are feeling "stuck" lately - this is a free 7-week rut busting course that over 150 other professionals have taken so far. Check it out at: http://projectunstuck.com  

In this episode, we share how one business was saved by a last ditch side project, and why you should start one of your own. Side projects give us the ability to try new things in a low pressure, low risk environment. Some side projects can grow into profitable businesses, and others can help you build your skill sets for new employment or work opportunities. They can change the trajectory of your life and work — sometimes in ways you would never guess.   Original post by Crew and their side project story: http://blog.crew.co/how-side-projects-saved-our-startup/   — Are you feeling stuck in your work? Join over 100 other professionals on a 7 week rut-busting course at http://projectunstuck.com

Find out how some of the most prominent thinkers, creatives, and entrepreneurs of our time think about their work, life, and time. Then ask yourself: What are you fired up about, to get out into the world?

Do you often get “stuck” in analysis mode? Trying to figure out all the possible details of a project, before you’re ready to launch it? Well, you are not alone. And in this episode, we talk about some ways to defeat this creative nemesis.

Albert Einstein published his most groundbreaking work by the time he was 26. He seems to have hit his peak creativity around that time. This episode speaks to why we often lose our creative thinking as we age, and how to bring the edge back to our work.

Sometimes it’s necessary to push the reset button on your work. Why and how you do it, will determine the next stage of evolution for you and your business, projects, and work. Over time, our thinking, approaches and people we work for and with - evolve. Sometimes that evolution is gradual, and takes years. Other times you just have to reboot.

To start a business or a passion project, it takes considerable effort. To make it a success, it takes sustained effort. In this episode, we talk about how successful entrepreneurs are able to build business after business, and how successful artists and creators got to where they did. Including a special shoutout to Aaron Bidochka, the brain behind one of the most popular YouTube channels is the world, RC sparks.

Hello and welcome to the Creator Podcast! In this show, we’ll talk about who this podcast is for, what you can expect, and a little bit about who I am. This podcast is my beacon for other entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives who are committed to finding their path to clarity and meaningful work.