94: The Creative Importance of Side Projects

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94: The Creative Importance of Side Projects

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Aug 31, 2020

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Special guest Elliot Jay Stocks joins the program. He’s a designer, publisher, and musician and we talk about side projects, staying focused, and how to find value in all aspects of our work.

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Aug 31, 2020

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94: The Creative Importance of Side Projects

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