EPISODE · Nov 15, 2023 · 2 MIN
Seeking Wisdom from Practitioners: A Creative Approach
from A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach · host Phil Svitek
In this video, I explore a crucial aspect of seeking advice for creative projects. While feedback from the audience is valuable, the essence of process and methods should come from practitioners – those who've been in the trenches creating. It may sound like basic advice, but it's surprising how many coaches and consultants offer insights without hands-on experience. Learning from books is essential, but there's unmatched wisdom when advice is rooted in direct experience. Join me in this discussion about the importance of learning from the source rather than through filtered lenses. If you resonate with this perspective, share your thoughts in the comments below. Let's elevate our creative journeys together! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach http://philsvitek.com Movies: -The Love Market: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket -A Bogotá Trip: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip -The Arbiters: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters Movies: -Elan, Elan: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan -Master Mental Fortitude: A Guide To Achieving Your Creative Ambitions: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude -In Search Of Sunrise: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise -Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget: The Indie Filmmaking Guide For Debut Features: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams Podcast: A Phil Svitek Podcast: A 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. https://philsvitek.com/360-mastery/ Altruism: -Financially Fit Foundation http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#fff -Adopt Diamond The German Shepherd I’m Fostering http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#diamond Substack: http://philsvitek.substack.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/philsvitek Merchandise: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3APhil+Svitek+Podcast&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011 Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek X/Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-svitek Threads: https://www.threads.net/@philsvitek TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philsvitek
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In this video, I explore a crucial aspect of seeking advice for creative projects. While feedback from the audience is valuable, the essence of process and methods should come from practitioners – those who've been in the trenches creating. It may sound like basic advice, but it's surprising how many coaches and consultants offer insights without hands-on experience. Learning from books is essential, but there's unmatched wisdom when advice is rooted in direct experience. Join me in this discussion about the importance of learning from the source rather than through filtered lenses. If you resonate with this perspective, share your thoughts in the comments below. Let's elevate our creative journeys together! Yours truly, Phil Svitek Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach http://philsvitek.com Movies: -The Love Market: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket -A Bogotá Trip: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip -The Arbiters: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters Movies: -Elan, Elan: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan -Master Mental Fortitude: A Guide To Achieving Your Creative Ambitions: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude -In Search Of Sunrise: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise -Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget: The Indie Filmmaking Guide For Debut Features: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams Podcast: A Phil Svitek Podcast: A 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. https://philsvitek.com/360-mastery/ Altruism: -Financially Fit Foundation http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#fff -Adopt Diamond The German Shepherd I’m Fostering http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#diamond Substack: http://philsvitek.substack.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/philsvitek Merchandise: https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3APhil+Svitek+Podcast&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011 Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek X/Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-svitek Threads: https://www.threads.net/@philsvitek TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philsvitek
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