E37: 3 Ways I Kicked Art Procrastination As A Pro

Check out my Free Brainstorming Workshop: https://mightyartisan.com/worldbuilding Learn to silence your inner critic. Ignite creative ideas. And watch a live demo of these techniques in action. --- This is The Thirty Seventh Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie. Let's talk overcoming procrastination as artists! I think there are a few things which are really unique and interesting about procrastination and how it relates to the creative process. Personally I dealt with a lot of procrastination issues early on in my career. Both while learning to draw as a self taught artists... and also when I started to work for other people and I had to deal with deadlines and expectations. Below is in Automagically generated summary so you can check out the content and also to help with search functionality! --- This episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast addresses the common challenge of procrastination among artists, a significant barrier to productivity and creative output. I explore the various dimensions of procrastination from psychological, philosophical, and practical perspectives. The discussion centers on my personal struggles with procrastination, insights into the complex nature of this issue, and strategies I found effective in overcoming it. I delve into the roots of procrastination, highlighting how cultural and educational systems shape our views on time management and productivity. The episode emphasizes the importance of developing good habits to enhance productivity and combat procrastination. I share three specific strategies that helped me personally to manage and eventually minimize my procrastination tendencies. Throughout, I stress the importance of understanding procrastination not just as a hindrance but as a complex phenomenon that can offer insights into one's creative process and mindset. The goal is to equip artists with the tools and understanding needed to address procrastination head-on, enhancing their ability to consistently create and meet their artistic goals. --- CHAPTERS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 Welcome 00:02:38 Why We Often View Procrastination From The Wrong Angle 00:08:20 What Even IS Procrastination... What Is Happening? 00:23:28 Figuring Out Your Success Metrics 00:38:42 Tactics For Epic long Term Procrastination 00:51:02 TakeAways 00:51:14 The Analytical Takeaway 00:55:14 The Simple Takeaway 00:55:59 The Practical Takeaway 00:59:54 The Philosophical Takeaway 01:02:41 Out! --- The Visual Scholar Podcast is designed to help you demystify the world of Art, Productivity, and Creativity. So you can get better faster, and enjoy your Art Journey. We discuss Drawing, Painting, Illustration and Entertainment Design. Along with Productivity and Career Advice. You Can Find The Visual Scholar Podcast In These Places: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-visual-scholar/id1678505411 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6VbdwbiZqy8nqb90ruKQCX?si=21b9c1d02c85419f YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MightyArtisan Show Homepage: https://visualscholar.mightyartisan.com Where To Find More About Tim Mcburnie: Learn Drawing and Illustration at The Drawing Codex: www.thedrawingcodex.com Take Your Career and Productivity To The Next Level: www.mightyartisan.com The Drawing Codex Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrawingCodex Mighty Artisan Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MightyArtisan Portfolio: www.timmcburnie.com www.artstation.com/tim-mcburnie www.instagram.com/timmcburnie x.com/timmcburnie