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Episode 38: Building Creative Habits with Shawn Blanc
Episode 38: Building Creative Habits with Shawn Blanc
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Oct 27, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Your creative skills aren't worth much until you practice them regularly. But how do you find time for that? Our special guest today is Shawn Blanc — author of The Focus Course, a creative entrepreneur, and my role model from years ago. You'll learn how to set goals, avoid distractions, build personal integrity, adopt the right habits, and live a truly focused life.
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Show Notes
The Focus Course, Shawn Blanc, The Sweet Setup, Tools & Toys — Shawn's websites and projects
Byword — great tool for writing in Markdown (read its review on Tools & Toys)
Delight is in the Details — Shawn's first book (read my review here)
The Procrastinator's Guide to Progress
The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Monument Valley Soundtrack — Shawn's favorite music for doing focused work
Download your worksheet on finding creative focus (and more free resources from Shawn)
Follow Shawn on Twitter: @shawnblanc
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Podcast feed: subscribe to http://simplecast.fm/podcasts/1441/rss in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes or Stitcher.
Show Notes
The Focus Course, Shawn Blanc, The Sweet Setup, Tools & Toys — Shawn's websites and projects
Byword — great tool for writing in Markdown (read its review on Tools & Toys)
Delight is in the Details — Shawn's first book (read my review here)
The Procrastinator's Guide to Progress
The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Monument Valley Soundtrack — Shawn's favorite music for doing focused work
Download your worksheet on finding creative focus (and more free resources from Shawn)
Follow Shawn on Twitter: @shawnblanc
Leave a Review
Reviews are hugely important because they help new people discover this podcast. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave a review on iTunes.
Released:
Oct 27, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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