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You Can Be Good At Pottery But Not Be Good At Pottery

You Can Be Good At Pottery But Not Be Good At Pottery

FromShaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres


You Can Be Good At Pottery But Not Be Good At Pottery

FromShaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres

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Length:
6 minutes
Released:
Jan 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Listen in as I, Nic Torres, unravel the paradox of being skilled yet not truly proficient in a craft, drawing parallels between sports and pottery. I kick off with my passion for sports, particularly basketball, and how the NBA season's excitement spurs reflections on mastery and dedication. The debate of skill versus obsession in the context of legendary NBA players Vince Carter and Kobe Bryant sets the stage. While both athletes possess remarkable abilities, I explore the mental edge that separates a good player from a great one—highlighting Kobe's relentless drive and Vince's comparative lack of it. Shifting gears to pottery, I use this analogy to dissect what it means to excel in an art form. It's not just about mastering a specific technique like wheel throwing, but also about pushing boundaries and creating a unique identity. As I share my thoughts, the conversation becomes a call to artists and creatives: be more than proficient, be innovative. Discovering one's style, adding unique touches, and telling a story through one's work is what transforms a good potter into a great one. Tune in to hear how embracing originality and eschewing imitation can elevate not just pottery but any craft or endeavor you pursue.
Released:
Jan 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Discovering your unique voice in pottery can be very difficult if you do it alone. That is why The Shaping Your Pottery podcast was made to help potters like yourself to help you find your voice, standout from the crowd, and help you enjoy making pottery