EPISODE · Dec 2, 2023 · 21 MIN
How I Use Deep Work to Get Stuff Made | Jim Kroft
from The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft · host Jim Kroft
Hello and welcome to the "The Jim Kroft Podcast", where I explore creative life and one-person businesses. In today's episode, I dive into the world of 'Deep Work' inspired by Cal Newport's book, sharing how it has transformed my creative working life.It's a particularly busy period for me as I juggle;- End-of-year client jobs in film and photography- Completing the edit of my new documentary, "The Isolation Diaries"- Keeping up with my paid newsletter on Substack- Researching my weekly guest on the Podcast- Preparing the vinyl and artwork for my new album Without knowing my daily process intimately, I'd have no chance to keep up. Today, I explore a very personal take on:The Concept of "Deep Work"Concentration as a SuperpowerChoosing Your AttitudeSetting Objectives and DeadlinesStrategies for Getting in the ZoneCompleting Long-Term ProjectsThere are also some sound effects and music (all mine!) as I continue to develop my "voice" and style with these solo episodes.Finally, I wanted to say thank you as we AGAIN entered the Apple Charts last week! If you have a moment to leave a review and rating - it would be so very appreciated. Have a great day and see you in a fortnight,JimLINKSNewsletterInstagramX ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Hello and welcome to the "The Jim Kroft Podcast", where I explore creative life and one-person businesses. In today's episode, I dive into the world of 'Deep Work' inspired by Cal Newport's book, sharing how it has transformed my creative working life.It's a particularly busy period for me as I juggle;- End-of-year client jobs in film and photography- Completing the edit of my new documentary, "The Isolation Diaries"- Keeping up with my paid newsletter on Substack- Researching my weekly guest on the Podcast- Preparing the vinyl and artwork for my new album Without knowing my daily process intimately, I'd have no chance to keep up. Today, I explore a very personal take on:The Concept of "Deep Work"Concentration as a SuperpowerChoosing Your AttitudeSetting Objectives and DeadlinesStrategies for Getting in the ZoneCompleting Long-Term ProjectsThere are also some sound effects and music (all mine!) as I continue to develop my "voice" and style with these solo episodes.Finally, I wanted to say thank you as we AGAIN entered the Apple Charts last week! If you have a moment to leave a review and rating - it would be so very appreciated. Have a great day and see you in a fortnight,JimLINKSNewsletterInstagramX ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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