Topics covered include:

• How to roll with the punches of the creative process
• Finding a balance between logic and creativity
• Why you should stop trying to make your masterpiece
• Learning to trust your decision-making
• Managing the perfectionist tendencies that hold back creativity
• Using your unconscious to fuel creativity
• Why it's ok to be f****d up
• How to create safety so that you can express your creativity
• Getting from self hate to self love

Books mentioned:

Love yourself like your life depends on it by Kamal Ravikant

Compassion and Self Hate by Theodore Rubin

Follow Jesse

Jesse's Instagram: @jesse.sussman

Jesse's Newsletter: www.jessesussman.studio/newsletter

Other notes

If you'd like to read more about my experience with burnout and some of the reflections that came out of it, you can check out my blog here

If you're currently struggling with any of the issues we discuss in this episode the most important thing is to know that you are not alone. The best thing you can do is talk to somebody - whether it's with a friend, family member or therapist. You can also write to me at contact@tomcrate.me. 

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Topics covered include:

• The relationship between success and failure
• Stoicism
• How Dominik filters his ideas and decides which ones to execute
• Why and how to seek out feedback
• A clients perspective on working with designers
• Methods for clarifying your thinking
• How to use your inner critic to your advantage

Links:

Mark Manson - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck

Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle is the Way

Micheal Singer - The Surrender Experiment

Gino Wickman - Traction

6 Thinking Hats

Getting Things Done

Entrepreneurial Operating System

Connect with Dominik on Linkedin

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Jay has been teaching and performing improv and sketch comedy all over the world for over 25 years. During that time he has trained with  the likes of Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell and Jon Favreau.

Topics covered include:

• The magical power of "Yes and..."
• Finding flow
• The importance of failure
• How fear can set you free
• Dealing with imposter syndrome
• Practical tips for managing anxiety

Find out more about Jay:

Jay's personal website

Jay's company

Jay on YouTube

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