Creativity Excitement Emotion features award-winning composer, best-selling author, and professional podcaster David Andrew Wiebe formerly of The New Music Industry Podcast. In addition to offering expert tips for musicians, artists, and creatives, the podcast delivers candid conversations, interviews, and roundtables with an array of artists, creatives, executives, marketers, coaches, and entrepreneurs. Favoring a storytelling approach, Wiebe’s new podcast is chock-full of personal stories ...
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053 – Pros & Cons of Being an Approval Seeker
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Thanks to the proliferation of social media and smartphones, attention- and approval-seeking behaviors are at an all-time high. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David explains the pros and cons of being an approval seeker. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of the “D…
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052 – You’re More Resilient Than You Know
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What are you putting up with? Health challenges? Financial problems? Relationship issues? The fact that you’re putting up with anything goes to show how resilient you truly are. But are you wasting your precious resiliency on people and things that don’t matter? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David why it’s important to be […] Th…
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Sometimes there is no logic to the way people treat you. You could pay less for better service. You could pay more for lesser service. And what you end up with isn’t always predictable going in. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David elaborates on the rental drama that recently unfolded in his life. […] The post 051 – Rental Drama:…
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050 – The Golden Rule & Throwing Pearls to Swine
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Life is unfortunately full of unequal exchanges. You give more than you get. Or you get more than you give. Over the long haul, these types of exchanges always tend to balance out. But the process the universe uses to balance things can occur as chaotic. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares […] The post 050 – The Golden Ru…
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049 – They Won’t Play It Unless It’s a Hit
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The entertainment industry isn’t interested in taking any chances. They only want to work with entertainers who have a proven track record. They only want to bank on ideas that have already enjoyed success. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David considers the future of the music business. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Produ…
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Things don’t always work out with significant others, landlords, partners, investors, bandmates, or otherwise. It can be devastating, and figuring out your next move can be tough. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David vulnerably shares about a rental situation gone wrong. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Perform…
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047 – What to do if You’re Starting from Scratch on Social Media
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So, you’re looking to climb your social media mountain. But you’re not sure where to start. What should you do? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the exact steps you can take to get started, stay started, and find your footing on social networks. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & […] The …
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046 – Cutting the Subscription Bloat
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Spending can easily get out of control, even if it is spending on seemingly helpful, worthwhile tools and resources. Sometimes it’s necessary to cut back. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how cutting your subscription bloat can free up energy. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Bl…
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045 – The Vehicle That Gets You There
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You may begin your journey thinking to yourself, “This the band that’s going to make it!” But as with so many other things in life, the vehicle you started with may not be the one that gets you to where you want to go (and of course, this can be LITERALLY and FIGURATIVELY true!). In […] The post 045 – The Vehicle That Gets You There appeared first …
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044 – Selfish Gains Quickly Erode
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There is nothing wrong with personal achievement. But you can’t necessarily equate your accomplishments with serving the world. And unless you’re serving the world, your successes could end up feeling very empty. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David breaks down the three types of motives and the results one can expect from each, …
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043 – Adversity or Opportunity?
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Things will happen in life. That’s a given. But it would be unwise to ignore the fact that some of the greatest opportunities were created in times of great adversity. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David clears a pathway to help us discern when a specific situation is adversity or an opportunity. Sponsors: […] The post 043 – Adv…
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042 – “If I Just Keep Posting…” is Not a Strategy
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Chasing shiny objects and pursuing trends is human. You see one person succeed on one platform, and suddenly you start thinking to yourself, “Wait, why am I not doing THAT?” Yet most artists don’t have a plan beyond posting more content. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why posting alone won’t get […] The post 042 – “I…
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You see a highway. You decide to take it. It may be the only road you can take to get to where you want to go. But what if there was a way to build an entirely new highway? And what if that new highway ended up becoming the better opportunity? In this episode of […] The post 041 – Build Another Highway appeared first on David Andrew Wiebe.…
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040 – The Strange Double Negatives That Might be Tripping You Up
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How you express yourself matters. What you say and what you don’t say are both important. In creating the life you love and in interacting with others, you must be thoughtful and deliberate in your communication. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how language can make a big difference in communication with […] The post …
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039 – It Was Never Your Main Thing…
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You may start a new project thinking it’s your main thing. But other people don’t necessarily see it that way. Not that perception is everything, but getting an outside perspective can sometimes be very enlightening. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares a couple of conversations that he found very helpful. Download the […]…
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038 – 3 Concepts I Learned from My Mentor
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There are always those around us who end up having a huge impact on us. We may not realize it as it’s happening, but in retrospect, we can always see who offered a timely word that ended up helping us on our journeys. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares what he learned […] The post 038 – 3 Concepts I Learned from My Mento…
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037 – The Right Questions Lead to Breakthrough Answers
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Building a music career isn’t all fun and games and sometimes it’s easy to become discouraged. Maybe no one is coming out to your shows. Maybe you’re struggling to make an income. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how one well-placed question can change everything. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Per…
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036 – Where There’s Success, There’s Constant Activity
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David formulated a strategy for a tribute band he’s been playing with for a long time. Having launched a new podcast and merch line, the strategy gained immediate traction, helping the band land a lucrative gig. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the concept that changed everything for the band. Download the […] The post…
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035 – You’ve Got to Trust Yourself
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Do you trust yourself to make the right decision? Or do you doubt yourself at every turn? While it’s a good idea to question everything including yourself, putting too much pressure on “getting it right” can paralyze you. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why getting our constraints out of the way […] The post 035 – You…
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034 – Bad Instructions, Bad Results!
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If you receive bad instruction, you’ll get bad results. Obviously, right? And to be fair, there are people out there who are intentionally steering you in the wrong direction. But sometimes, the best instructions can still go through the wrong filter, leading to subpar results. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why […] …
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033 – Producing Income is a Life-or-Death Matter
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If you treat your business like a hobby, you will make a hobby level income. If you don’t value your clients, then whatever income you have will dry up, especially if you don’t have a day job. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares his experience as a longtime freelancer, community builder, and […] The post 033 – Producing I…
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032 – I Haven’t Had a Job Since 2011
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Have you ever had trouble describing what it is you do for work to others? Do you sometimes feel like it’s an exercise in futility, and you’re better off keeping personal details private? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why he hasn’t had a job since 2011, and what that has meant […] The post 032 – I Haven’t Had a Job …
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031 – Can You Still X in 2024? Yes, You Can!
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Everywhere you look, so-called “experts” are talking about how you can or can’t do this or that in 2023 or 2024. But do those gurus know what they’re talking about? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why nothing is obsolete, and how you can still blaze a personal music career trail in […] The post 031 – Can You Still X i…
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030 – Why I Deleted Music Entrepreneur HQ
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Letting go can be difficult. But change is sometimes necessary. How do you navigate these changes, especially uncomfortable ones? How can you cultivate a mindset that supports you through the upheaval? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David reveals his reasons for embracing a personal brand. Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Pr…
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029 – Pulling the Plug on Music Entrepreneur HQ
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Sometimes we know deep down when we need to leave something behind – a project, a circumstance, a person, whatever we may be. So, why do we tend to hold on to things that are no longer serving us? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why he hesitated to pull the plug […] The post 029 – Pulling the Plug on Music Entrepreneu…
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028 – The Ugly Truth Behind The Essential Guide to Creative Entrepreneurship
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Many are under the impression that they can understand a book without reading it in full. But even with books that have rather obvious titles, sometimes if you don’t dig a little deeper, you don’t come away with the gold. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares what readers may have missed about […] The post 028 – The Ugly Tr…
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027 – “We’re Not Going to Teach Anyone Anything…”
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Building communities can sometimes be a challenging thing. You don’t always see eye to eye with others. There’s always the opportunity to have conversations and work it out, but misunderstandings and misconceptions can sometimes cloud better judgment. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David recalls a specific community experience he…
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026 – Overwhelming the Negative with Positive
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Why listen to audio every day? What’s the point? Does this daily habit yield any tangible results? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why you need to overwhelm Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your tickets now, before […] The pos…
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025 – Why You Must Play the Long Game
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You’ve put in the work. But how long does it take for the results to show up? Sometimes, the wait can feel like forever. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the importance of playing the long game and understanding that the people who want to do business with you may not commit […] The post 025 – Why You Must Play the Lon…
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024 – Take Inventory of Your Successes & Uncover the Formula
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Do you ever feel like you’ve never succeeded at anything? It can feel that way sometimes, but if you were to dig deeper into your accomplishments, you would find that you have succeeded at many things. Unfortunately, they may have gone unnoticed… In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how to break free […] The post 024 – Tak…
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023 – Musicians: Stop Resisting Multiple Sources of Revenue
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How many income streams do you have as an artist? Do you often look for ways to monetize your career outside of live performance, merchandise, and streaming royalties? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David highlights the importance of thinking like an entrepreneur. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Yea…
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022 – How to Turn a Negative into a Positive
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Sometimes, you don’t get what you’ve asked for. You can pivot and go in an entirely new direction. Or you can decide to do everything yourself. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how he decided to learn new media all by himself. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year […] The post 022 – How to…
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021 – Accomplishing More by Reducing Significance
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Has anything ever become so important to you that you thought to yourself, “I can’t live without this?” Do you sometimes have trouble “Letting go and letting God?” In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how to reduce significance and how that can help you unlock desired outcomes in your artistic career. Sponsors: […] The pos…
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Have you ever been blamed for something you didn’t do? How did you respond to the situation? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David recounts a time when things went a little awry with a summer School of Rock program, he was a part of. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New […] The post 020 – School of Rock F…
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019 – The Most Useful Classes I Took in High School
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Traditional education is useful. But did it set you up with everything you need to navigate the waters ahead? If you could go back to high school and do it over again, what classes would you have taken? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the most valuable education he got in high […] The post 019 – The Most Useful Classe…
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We can all find ourselves in desperate situations from time to time. But feeling desperate and acting desperate are two separate things. A feeling is something you can resolve within yourself. But acting desperately may do nothing to resolve the situation you’re facing. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why desperation …
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017 – A Dull Knife Will Not Cut Through the Noise
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Are you feeling tired? Are you exhausted? Are you so far gone that you’re not even tuned into your well-being? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why a dull knife won’t cut through the noise (and there is more than one way to take this!). Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and […] The post 017 – A Dull Knife Will N…
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016 – You’re Paid What You’re Worth
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Many of us like to think we’re worth more than we’re being paid. This may be true. But in our current profession, it may not be possible to earn more. Which can only mean one thing – the only way to increase your artistic income is by shifting your mindset. In this episode of Creativity […] The post 016 – You’re Paid What You’re Worth appeared firs…
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015 – Growing Your Fan Base Through Collaboration
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Why is it important for artists to pursue collaborative opportunities? What qualities should they be looking for in collaborators? What benefits can artists expect to enjoy from collaborating? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how you can grow your fan base through collaboration. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting…
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014 – Are Best-Selling Authors Gaming the System?
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It seems like “best-selling” authors are everywhere. As with anything else, of course, some are lying about their accomplishments. But some are very genuine. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David delves into the world of best-selling authors and whether they’re all gaming the system. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and in…
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013 – Anything Can Hit, But it Probably Won’t
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In a world where anything goes, and seemingly the “dumbest” things go viral, it can be discouraging creating quality content daily without seeing any kind of traction. So, what is there to do? Give up? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the right mindset to adopt as you look to climb your […] The post 013 – Anything Can …
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There are many approaches to getting things done and cultivating productive habits. But not all of them work. Not all of them will support you in accomplishing what you’ve set out to do. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares about his recent reading of The ONE Thing by Gary Keller. Sponsors: Clean […] The post 012 – The ONE…
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011 – The Most Effective Leaders Demonstrate This 1 Thing
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We are all the captains of our destinies. The challenge is that, at times, we don’t want to steer that ship. We’d rather leave it to someone else or stick our heads in the sand and wait. Should we be surprised when our ship capsizes, especially when we leave it to chance? In this episode […] The post 011 – The Most Effective Leaders Demonstrate Thi…
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010 – Practicing Rigor in Giving Credit Where It’s Due
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We are all building on the work others have done in some capacity. The question is – do we notice when this is happening? Do we thank or acknowledge others when we’ve modeled or iterated on their work? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David prompts us to think about giving credit where it’s […] The post 010 – Practicing Rigor in Gi…
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009 – Chasing Your Music Career Dreams – with Jody Lubin
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What does it take to pursue a music career? What does the financial outlay look like? How do you navigate the veritable minefield that is the music industry? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David passes the mic with singer, guitarist, band leader, and hair stylist Jody Lubin. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting […] The post 0…
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008 – Seeking Context in an Increasingly Contextless World
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We live in a TikTok world. We assume everything will be short. We think everything will be quick and easy. We hope to get the maximum possible value out of something without having put our best foot forward. But is this realistic? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David explores the importance of context […] The post 008 – Seeking C…
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007 – What to Do When You Lose Your Passion for a Project
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Most of us go into fresh endeavors with the BEST of intentions. But that doesn’t mean we won’t eventually burn out on a project, no matter how enthusiastic we initially were. Staying in the project is usually doing a disservice to you, and the people who are involved. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, […] The post 007 – What to Do W…
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006 – Why You Need to Start Making a Mess NOW
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For ambitious artists, waiting on the sidelines hoping for the right opportunity is NOT an option. Creating the life you love through your creativity will require that you stretch beyond what you think you’re comfortable with right now. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why you need to make a mess now, […] The post 006 …
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005 – When You’ve Outgrown the Program…
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Growth can be a funny thing. People all grow at different rates. Some people spend more time studying and investing in their personal and career growth. Others do not prioritize it. Yet, it is very hard to predict who is going to grow the fastest. There is much to be learned from life experiences AND […] The post 005 – When You’ve Outgrown the Prog…
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004 – If You’re Not Okay, Your Artistic Career is Not Okay
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Life may be a wild roller-coaster ride, but that doesn’t mean you want to stall out due to poor management of health, addictions, or lack of self-confidence. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David explains why your well-being is the personal foundation you need to build upon, especially if you have lofty ambitions. Sponsors: […] Th…
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