Film Pro Productivity

AI is everywhere right now, but most of the conversation sits at the extremes.This episode looks at what actually happens when you try to use AI inside a real creative workflow.Based on a year of daily use, this is a practical report on where AI genuinely saves time, where it actively damages creative momentum, and why judgement, process, and human oversight still matter more than efficiency.“AI doesn’t fix incompetence. It amplifies it.” Carter FergusonLINKSOfficial website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES“ChatGPT is incredibly limited, but good enough at some things to create a misleading impression of greatness.” – Sam Altman“The model will confidently state things as if they were facts that are entirely made up.” – Sam Altman“A system that cannot reliably explain or justify its behaviour cannot be trusted.” – Judea Pearl“What computers cannot do is understand the meaning of what they manipulate.” – Joseph Weizenbaum“The danger isn’t that machines will start thinking like people. It’s that people will start thinking like machines.” – Jaron Lanier“The best way to predict the future is to invent it – not to automate yourself out of it.” – Alan KayThis episode is sponsored by GBM Castingwho have been supplying SAs to the screen and media industry throughout Scotland for over 20 years. We know our people and we know when they’ll fit for you. gbmcasting.co.ukREFERENCESChatGPTClaudeGenerative Pre-trained TransformersContext windowAI hallucinationsWilly’s Chocolate ExperienceCreative workflow automation Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyMUSIC & CREDITSA Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Hard work isn’t usually the problem. Unclear thinking is.When ideas are vague, assumptions go unchallenged, and decisions drift, effort multiplies and momentum leaks away. In this episode, I break down five questions that cut through unclear thinking and stop creative work stalling.These aren’t techniques or hacks. They’re tools for pressure-testing ideas, tightening decisions, and reclaiming time that gets burned on confusion.“One clear question, asked at the right moment, can save weeks of wasted work.” Carter FergusonLINKSOfficial website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool.” – Richard Feynman“Confidence is a feeling, not a measure of accuracy.” – Daniel Kahneman“When you have to prove the value of your ideas by persuading other people to pay for them, it clears out an awful lot of woolly thinking.” – Tim O’Reilly“When the next step is unclear, the best way to figure it out is to take action.” – Scott Belsky“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” – Peter DruckerThis episode is sponsored by GBM Castingwho have been supplying SAs to the screen and media industry throughout Scotland for over 20 years. We know our people and we know when they’ll fit for you. gbmcasting.co.ukREFERENCESSocratic questioningClear thinkingDecision makingCreative productivityCognitive biasFour Thousand Weeks – Oliver BurkemanPlease check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyMUSIC & CREDITSA Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3AThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Time isn’t something you manage. It’s something you run out of.And most productivity advice avoids that truth because it’s uncomfortable. In this episode, I break down nine lessons from Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks and look at what finite time really means for creative people.This isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing better, accepting limits, and focusing on what actually matters while you still can.“You can’t do it all. The real work is deciding what not to do.” Carter FergusonLINKSOfficial website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES“You can’t do it all. But you can do what matters.” – Oliver Burkeman“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” – Muhammad Ali“The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people.” – David Foster Wallace“You can do anything, but not everything.” – David Allen“It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it.” – Seneca“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” – Warren Buffett“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” – Alexander Graham Bell“Procrastination is the fear of success.” – Denis Waitley“Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself.” – Ralph Marston“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso“Wherever you are, be all there.” – Jim Elliot“The key to a good life is not the absence of negativity. It is the ability to navigate it.” – Oliver BurkemanThis episode is sponsored by GBM Castingwho have been supplying SAs to the screen and media industry throughout Scotland for over 20 years. We know our people and we know when they’ll fit for you. gbmcasting.co.ukREFERENCESFour Thousand Weeks – Oliver BurkemanTime management for mortalsFinite timeCreative prioritisationAttention and focusPlease check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyMUSIC & CREDITSA Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

When should you push through, and when is quitting the smarter move?This episode looks at Bean Soup Theory, a simple metaphor for why capable people stay stuck in projects that stopped making sense long ago. Using Batgirl as a real-world example, I unpack sunk cost thinking, drift, and why finishing something that’s wrong doesn’t make it right.This is about judgement, not grit, and learning to stop without turning effort into obligation.Finishing something that’s wrong doesn’t make it right. It just makes it finished. Carter FergusonLINKSOfficial website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES“Sometimes strength isn’t about perseverance. Sometimes it’s about knowing when to quit.” – Jennifer Donnelly“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.” – Theodore Roosevelt“The cost of a thing is the amount of what I will call life which is required to be exchanged for it.” – Henry David Thoreau“When it comes to quitting, the most painful thing to quit is who you are.” – Annie Duke“The sunk cost fallacy is a hell of a drug.” – Dan Olson“In writing, you must kill all your darlings.” – William FaulknerThis episode is sponsored by GBM Castingwho have been supplying SAs to the screen and media industry throughout Scotland for over 20 years. We know our people and we know when they’ll fit for you. gbmcasting.co.ukREFERENCESSunk cost fallacyEscalation of commitmentLoss aversionBean Soup TheoryBatgirl film cancellationPeter Jacobsen – The Daily EconomyPlease check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyMUSIC & CREDITSA Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Oversharing can feel like honesty, progress, even connection. But more often than not, it trades short-term relief for long-term problems we don’t see coming.In this episode, I look at why creatives talk too soon, how oversharing leaks power, creates professional risk, and undermines momentum, and why learning to keep your powder dry is one of the most important skills for staying effective long term. “Oversharing isn’t honesty. It’s often anxiety looking for relief.” Carter FergusonLINKSOfficial website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle Network: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES“Say less than you think.” – Baltasar Gracián“Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent.” – Dionysius the Elder“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” – Seneca“Never miss a good chance to shut up.” – Will Rogers“He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.” – Sun Tzu“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed silence.” – Mark Twain“Silence is a true friend who never betrays.” – ConfuciusTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Christina at SAMHScottish Action for Mental Health, Scotland’s largest mental health organisation. Now offering walk-in support seven days a week.Find out more at https://www.samh.org.uk/about-us/the-nookREFERENCESWarren BuffettEmotional disclosure researchSocial sharing of emotionCo-ruminationAffect labellingThe Art of WarPlease check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyThanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Busyness feels productive. It isn’t. Most of the time it’s just noise, distraction, and bad yeses stacking up over years.In this episode, I look at why doing more is often the thing that quietly kills creative momentum. Using Warren Buffett as an unlikely guide, I break down six practical lessons about time, restraint, and long-term survivability. This isn’t about money or hustle. It’s about protecting attention, avoiding self-inflicted mistakes, and building a creative life that still works a decade from now. Busyness often hides uncertainty, not effectiveness. Carter FergusonLINKSOfficial website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.” - Warren Buffett“Lost time is never found again.” – Benjamin Franklin“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” – Michael Porter“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” – Warren Buffett“Never confuse motion with action.” – Benjamin Franklin“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffett“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” – Warren BuffettTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY The McCommitments - The Scottish Saviours of Soul.A celebration of the classic soul music from and Inspired by the iconic movie The Commitments. Totally Live by an 11 piece band.On tour across Scotland in 2026www.themccommitments.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/themccommitmentsREFERENCESWarren BuffettBerkshire HathawayBenjamin FranklinMichael Porter FRIENDS OF THE SHOWPlease check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyMUSIC & CREDITSA Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Unfinished business rarely looks dramatic. It looks sensible, cautious, even responsible. But beneath the surface, it quietly drains energy, attention, and belief. In this episode, I unpack why half-finished projects, unresolved endings, and drifting commitments cost far more than we realise. This isn’t about laziness or motivation. It’s about self-protection, disappointment, and how unfinished work reshapes how we think, decide, and create.Trying less isn’t laziness. It’s often a response to being burned too many times. Carter FergusonLINKSOfficial website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.” William James“Making a movie is like building a house of cards in a wind tunnel.” Terry Gilliam “Movies don’t get made by inspiration. They get made by solving problems, one after another.”David Fincher“If you want an easy life, don’t make films.” Ken Loach“The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.” Samuel Johnson “Where there is distraction, there is diminished power.” James Clear“The world breaks everyone, and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” Ernest HemingwayTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY The McCommitments – The Scottish Saviours of Soul.A celebration of the classic soul music from and inspired by the iconic movie The Commitments. Totally live by an 11-piece band. On tour across Scotland in 2026. www.themccommitments.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/themccommitmentsREFERENCESThe TraitorsYour Best Year Yet – Jinny DitzlerThe Zeigarnik Effect Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyMUSIC & CREDITSA Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Why do groups make bad decisions even when everyone involved is intelligent and well-intentioned?This episode uses The Traitors as a pressure test for real human behaviour. By stripping away politeness and certainty, it reveals how trust forms, how beliefs harden, and why productivity often collapses in groups under pressure.The focus isn’t the TV show itself, but what it exposes about information, bias, emotional control, and short-term thinking – and how misunderstanding these patterns quietly drains energy at work and in life. QUOTE “Productivity collapses when attention shifts from truth to comfort.” Carter Ferguson (Host) LINKSOfficial website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle Network: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES“The trust of the innocent is the liar’s most useful tool.” Stephen King“The one who controls the narrative controls the group.” Marshall McLuhan“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Aristotle“Where there is fear, there is haste.” Seneca“He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.” Confucius“What is avoided is rarely escaped.” Baltasar Gracián“It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life.” Jean-Luc PicardTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BYFraser Coull of Silly Wee Filmswww.copsandmonsters.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/copsandmonsters?igsh=YWdlaHh4dGczb2s2&utm_source=qrhttps://www.instagram.com/sillyweefilms?igsh=aGFmNHpudjFnMHBh&utm_source=qrREFERENCESThe Traitors (UK & US)Information asymmetryConfirmation biasGroup decision-making under uncertaintyEmotional regulation and perceived credibilityShort-term safety vs long-term trustPlease check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyMUSIC & CREDITSA Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Why does knowing what to do still not translate into doing it?In part two of this two-part series, the focus shifts from diagnosing the intelligence trap to dealing with it. This episode looks at how systems, attention, and environment matter more than motivation or willpower when it comes to sustained productivity.Rather than pushing harder, the episode explores how to redirect intelligence by changing structure, protecting attention, and designing conditions where progress becomes the default instead of a daily fight. “Motivation is unreliable. Systems are what keep work moving when energy drops.”Carter Ferguson (Host)  LINKSOfficial website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle Network: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg QUOTES“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” Stephen King“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” James Clear“Your focus determines your reality.” George Lucas“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle“Success is the product of daily habits, not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.” James Clear“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” Vincent van GoghTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY JAMES MCCREADIE & DEBBIE MAYREFERENCESThe Science of Intelligent Achievement – Isaiah HankelDeep Work – Cal NewportSystems over motivationAttention as the primary bottleneckEnvironment shaping behaviourHabits and structural changePlease check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyMUSIC & CREDITSA Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Why do smart, capable people struggle to follow through?In part one of a two-part series, this episode looks at the intelligence trap - the way thinking, analysis, and complexity can quietly replace action. Drawing on ideas from Isaiah Hankel and real creative experience, it explores how depleted mental energy, busyness, and fragmented attention undermine productivity, even when motivation and ability are high.This episode isn’t about fixing anything yet. It’s about noticing what drains your energy, what work expands when focus collapses, and how intelligence can start working against progress instead of supporting it. “Smart people don’t stall because they lack discipline. They stall because they see too much.”Carter Ferguson LINKS Official website: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityContact: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactIndie Film Hustle Network: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES“Being intelligent doesn’t automatically make you effective.” Isaiah Hankel“Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.” Cal Newport“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” David Allen“The key is not to prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” Stephen Covey“What we call interruptions are really the enemy of deep thought.” Herbert Simon“What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important.” Dwight D. Eisenhower“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” Daniel J. BoorstinTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY JAMES MCCREADIE & DEBBIE MAYREFERENCESThe Science of Intelligent Achievement – Isaiah HankelDeep Work – Cal NewportThe intelligence trapFinite mental energyBusyness as avoidanceAttention fragmentationPlease check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian SwabyMUSIC & CREDITSA Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

In this episode, I explore why finishing creative projects feels so difficult, especially as time, energy, and resources become more limited. Building on the idea of momentum, I introduce the concept of High Impact Actions — small, focused steps that genuinely move work forward instead of draining attention through endless to-do lists. Drawing on insights from thinkers like Cal Newport, Andy Grove, and James Clear, I explain how choosing clarity, leverage, and focus over volume helps creative people manage friction, protect energy, and actually complete the work that matters.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:“Vision without execution is hallucination.” — Thomas Edison“Clarity is power.” — James Clear“The tasks with the biggest impact are often the ones we resist most.” — Leo Babauta“Increases the output of others.” — Andy Grove“If you don’t produce, you won’t thrive – no matter how skilled or talented you are.” — Cal Newport“Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.” — Cal Newport“Concentration is the secret of strength.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” — Michael Porter“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney“Action is the foundational key to all success.” — Pablo Picasso“Done is better than perfect.” — Sheryl Sandberg (referenced)“There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all.” — Peter Drucker-----------------------------------------------------------This episode is sponsored by a terrific supporter and friend of the show Matt Herbert.-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian Swaby-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

This episode looks at how toxic people can subtly undermine creative drive. Focusing on subtle human interference rather than platforms or technology, it breaks down a series of toxic archetypes that drain momentum, shut down thinking, and make effort feel risky. The episode explores why productivity collapses in certain environments and why distance, not debate, is often the most effective response.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.” – Suzy Kassem“Clarity is power.” – James Clear“People who care about tone more than truth usually have a reason.” – Hannah Arendt“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt“Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.” – William James“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Sally Berger“Where there is no respect, there is no energy.” – Peter Drucker“Stay away from people who belittle your ambitions.” – Mark Twain-----------------------------------------------------------This epsiode is sponsored by my good friend and long time supporter of the podcast Petra Kolb. Thanks Petra!-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian Swaby-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Episode 178A breaks down how LinkedIn is now restricting reach and pushing creators toward paid visibility. It’salso a very quick intro to season 15 which launches on teh 25th January 2026.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:The enshittification of platforms isn’t a bug. It’s the business model.” Cory Doctorow“You haven’t failed. Your audience hasn’t vanished. The system has just decided it’s time to charge you.” Carter Ferguson, Film Pro Productivity“If effort no longer matches outcome, you’re not imagining it. That’s pattern recognition.” Carter Ferguson“Posting more won’t fix it. Trying harder won’t fix it. The system is no longer designed to reward that behaviour.” Carter Ferguson“Stop feeding the machine. Downgrade social media to a noticeboard and put your real effort where you have control.” Carter Ferguson“The cost of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.” Henry David Thoreau-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian Swaby-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

For creatives and freelancers, time and attention are our most valuable resources. In this New Year special, I dig into the idea of enshittification - how online platforms slowly shift from serving users to extracting value from them - and why social media, algorithms, and subscription-based systems are quietly undermining creative focus, ambition, and long-term work.This episode is about recognising the trap that today’s platforms have set, stepping away from systems that no longer serve you, and refocusing your energy on work that actually matters - work that is significant, honest, and genuinely representative of you as a creative.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:“The enshittification of platforms is not a bug. It’s the business model.” Cory Doctorow “When growth becomes impossible, companies turn to extraction, and quality is the first casualty.” Cory Doctorow “Before long, you’re not making films. You’re making content.” Elliot Grove“When you build on someone else’s platform, you’re building on land you don’t own.” Douglas Rushkoff “The most important thing a creator can do is make something that matters. Everything else is noise.” Cory Doctorow-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST with Stephen Koepfer and Paul Varacchi (etc)THE FILMMAKERS PODCAST with Giles Alderson (etc.)THE HORROR CUT with Stephen Kerr and Gary HewittWILDE WORLD with David WildeFILMMMAKING CONVERSATIONS with Damian Swaby-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Many people unknowingly follow “productivity myths” that hinder their progress rather than help it and you may recognise these myths in your own way of working and behaviour. But don’t worry—I’ll also provide clear, practical steps to replace your unhelpful productivity habits with effective solutions. So, without further ado, let’s get started.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:You cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything. Greg McKeownBeing busy is a form of laziness – lazy thinking and indiscriminate action. Tim Ferriss People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything. Thomas Sowell If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one. Russian ProverbMultitasking is the art of messing up several things at once. Steve UzzellYou don’t have to be motivated to be productive. You just have to show up and let discipline take over. James Clear Where there is clarity, there is no room for confusion. Steve MaraboliWhen you know your role in the team, you empower others to play theirs. Simon SinekYour work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great. Steve JobsTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: -----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCASTTHE FILMMAKERS PODCASTTHE HORROR CUTWILDE WORLD-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

For freelancers and creatives, surrounding yourself with the right people is critical to staying motivated and inspired. Today’s episode dives into the "bad apple effect," how negative influences impact your life and work, and how to remove them to create space for positivity and productivity.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Jim RohnSurround yourself with people who lift you higher. Oprah WinfreyDon’t let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out. Robert TewA rotten apple quickly infects its neighbour. Benjamin FranklinTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: -----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCASTTHE FILMMAKERS PODCASTTHE HORROR CUTWILDE WORLD-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Not all clients are good clients. Some clients cost more in time, energy, and stress than they’re worth, holding back your business and creativity. You see, for me – and I’ve done a whole show on this topic – our time, energy, and creativity are our most valuable resources. But what happens when certain clients drain all three—and don’t pay enough to make it worth it? This episode will focus on identifying toxic or low-value clients, explaining why you should let them go, and providing actionable steps on how to do it professionally.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Firing bad clients is not just about getting rid of a problem; it's about making room for something better. James Clear Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. John D. RockefellerLearn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the great. John C. MaxwellDaring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others. Brené BrownDon't be afraid to fire clients who don't respect your work, your time, or your value. Your business will thank you. Seth GodinTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: -----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCASTTHE FILMMAKERS PODCASTTHE HORROR CUTWILDE WORLD-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

In today’s show I’ll look into how we can draw inspiration from these ancient insights to combat some more modern business challenges and develop a focused approach to our work.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead. Benjamin FranklinLet your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. Sun Tzu, The Art of WarWork smarter, not harder. Allan F. MogensenIn the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. Sun Tzu, The Art of WarThe wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds itself to the pitcher. Chinese ProverbUse what you have, do what you can, start where you are. Arthur AsheSuccess depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation, there is sure to be failure. Confucius THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: -----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCASTTHE FILMMAKERS PODCASTTHE HORROR CUTWILDE WORLD-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough is you? Today, we’re talking about why so many of us avoid the very actions that could change our lives—and how to stop holding yourself back.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. George AddairYou miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. Wayne GretzkyGrowth and comfort do not coexist. Ginni RomettyThe scariest moment is always just before you start. Stephen KingThe greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure. Sven Goran ErikssonTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: -----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCASTTHE FILMMAKERS PODCASTTHE HORROR CUTWILDE WORLD-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Gamification is the process of turning tasks or goals into a game-like experience by adding rewards, challenges, or milestones. It can make freelancing less isolating and perhaps a bit more fun. It involves integrating aspects of game design, such as points, badges, leaderboards, challenges, or levels, into various activities, tasks, or processes.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Gamification is not about turning everything into a game. It’s about taking the essence of what games do really well and applying it to areas outside of games. Simon SinekThe beauty of gamification lies in its ability to make the mundane extraordinary, turning everyday tasks into immersive adventures that transform our lives for the better. Jane McGonigalGamification is just a buzzword for what good games have been doing all along: providing meaningful experiences. Ian BogostTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: -----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCASTTHE FILMMAKERS PODCASTTHE HORROR CUTWILDE WORLD-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Creatives fail because they overthink and delay action, don’t prioritise effectively, and try to do everything alone. These habits create a cycle of inactivity, overwhelm, and burnout—but they’re all fixable.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do. Henry FordIf you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. African ProverbBurnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long. Michael GungorThe greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Nelson MandelaTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Jenni Adara - INSTAGRAM LINK-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCASTTHE FILMMAKERS PODCASTTHE HORROR CUTWILDE WORLD-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Today, I talk about 5 key issues that contribute to keeping you from moving forward and getting stuff done.The Mental Weight of Procrastination is Heavier Than the Task Itself.That Small Tasks Can Feel Big When Left UndoneAvoiding the Task Teaches You Nothing, But Action Always DoesPerfectionism Fuels ProcrastinationTime is Often an ExcuseOFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Action is the foundational key to all success. Pablo PicassoA small leak will sink a great ship. Benjamin Franklin.The secret of getting ahead is getting started. Mark TwainProcrastination is the thief of time, collar him.  Charles DickensA year from now you may wish you had started today. Karen LambTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:  PETRA KOLB-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCASTTHE FILMMAKERS PODCASTTHE HORROR CUTWILDE WORLD-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

If you’ve ever spent too much time worrying about what other people think, trying to control their behaviour, or stressing over their opinions then you’re going to love this episode. What if the key to freedom was two simple words: Let them. Today, we’re diving into Mel Robbins’ ‘Let Them Theory’ and how it can change the way you approach freelancing, creativity, and life.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Let them judge you. Let them misunderstand you. Let them gossip about you. Their opinions aren’t your problem. Mel RobbinsThe 'Let Them' philosophy isn't about ignoring problems or being complacent. It's about wisely managing your energy, choosing your battles, and understanding that you can't fix or control everything. Mel RobbinsYou don’t have to set yourself on fire to keep others warm. Penny ReidTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: PETRA KOLB-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends shows:FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCASTTHE FILMMAKERS PODCASTTHE HORROR CUTWILDE WORLD-----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Have you ever looked at another freelancer’s success and felt a pang of jealousy? Or found yourself stuck in a loop of comparing your career to others? Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Today, I’ll be talking about how you can approach your freelance career with grace in order to overcome jealousy.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Jealousy, on the other hand, is a waste of time and energy. Instead of focusing on someone else's success, channel your efforts into becoming the best version of yourself. Jim RohnBe so busy improving yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Chetan BhagatComparison is the thief of joy. Theodore Roosevelt Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.  Kara GoucherCelebrate what you want to see more of. Tom PetersTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Scarescotland Talent Agency. Unique Talent for Film, TV and Events. All the best Freaks Are Here. https://www.scarescotland.co.uk-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends new show the FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST -----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

In productivity terms "You reap what you sow” means that the effort you put into your tasks or projects directly influences the results you achieve. Essentially, the more effort, focus, and hard work you invest in your endeavours, the better outcomes and rewards you'll experience. So, by that reckoning it also means the opposite - if you put in minimal effort or neglect your tasks, you're likely to experience sub-par results and failure.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Robert Louis StevensonDo not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Galatians 6:7Sow a thought, and you reap an act; sow an act, and you reap a habit; sow a habit, and you reap a character; sow a character, and you reap a destiny. Ralph Waldo EmersonSuccess compounds over time—what you do consistently determines your outcome.  James AllenIt is not the decision you make that is most important; it is the degree of commitment with which you make the decision. Bo Bennett Life is an echo. What you send out, comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you. Zig ZiglarYou don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. Zig ZiglarTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The McCommitments - Scottish Saviours of Soul  Scotland's only 11- Piece Soul Band.  Music from the iconic movie "The Commitments" and beyond. https://www.themccommitments.co.uk -----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friends new show the FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST -----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Today, we’re breaking down how networking can boost your productivity, solidify your professional relationships, and unlock doors you never knew existed. From attending industry events to engaging in online creative communities, you'll discover practical strategies to get noticed and stay connected in the ever-evolving world of the creative industries and beyond.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Opportunities don’t happen. You create them. Chris GrosserNetworking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with ideas, opportunities, and solutions. Michele Jennae.Networking is about building relationships, not just getting something in return. It’s about trust, mutual respect, and being part of a larger community. Ivan MisnerNetworking is about starting one meaningful conversation at a time. Joanne BlackNetworking is like a garden: it takes time to cultivate, but when nurtured properly, it can produce bountiful results. Victoria HennesseyBuilding strong business relationships requires more than just networking; it demands active listening, empathy, and mutual respect. When you invest in these qualities, the returns on your investment will be strong, enduring connections. Susan C. YoungIt’s not what you know, but who you know that makes the difference. AnonymousTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Warner Brothers-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friend Stephen's new show the FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST -----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3AMahatma Gandhi

Have you ever had one of those days where everything that could possibly go wrong does? It might feel like the universe has it out for you, but what if there's a pattern to the madness? Today, we're diving into 4 intriguing laws that may explain why these frustrating moments are more than just coincidences.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:"Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort." Paul J. Meyer"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill"The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way. The more you become aware of how you use your time, the easier it becomes to improve your productivity." Kevin Kruse"Increased productivity doesn't come from working harder; it comes from working smarter." John C. Maxwell"Productivity is the deliberate, strategic investment of your time, talent, intelligence, energy, resources, and opportunities in a manner calculated to move you measurably closer to meaningful goals." Dan S. Kennedy "By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." ConfuciusTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friend Stephen's new show the FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST -----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3AMahatma Gandhi

Overwhelm is a state of emotional, mental, or sensory overload that leaves us feeling inundated, stressed, and unable to cope effectively. It is characterized by an intense emotional response to a situation or series of events that seem too much to handle. It can manifest in various ways, such as feeling anxious, irritable, unfocused, and experiencing difficulty making decisions or completing tasks. In this show I will give you 15 ried and tested methods to deal with feelings of overwhelm.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:"Overwhelm comes not from having too much to do, but from not knowing how to prioritize what matters most." Leo Babauta"Your self-talk is the channel of your future." Jim Kwik"Tie up the loose ends before you embark on a new journey." Shon MehtaTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friend Stephen's new show the FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST -----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3AMahatma Gandhi

My popular "productivity pearl" series has been a go-to resource for many seeking practical and accessible solutions to everyday struggles. These tried-and-tested solutions resonate with people from all walks of life, offering an immediate impact on personal and professional growth. Let's explore why these life hacks continue to make a difference.1/ Money Saved is MONEY EARNED.2/ The perfect is the enemy of the good. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Mahatma Gandhi"Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving." Warren Buffett"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without." Confucius"If you look for perfection, you'll never be content.” Tolstoy THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: PETRA KOLB-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friend Stephen's new show the FILM FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST -----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3AMahatma Gandhi

Why do we often find ourselves avoiding certain tasks, especially when we know they hold significant value for our personal and professional growth? As it happens, the most mundane or the opposite to, the most daunting tasks are often those with the highest payoff. This avoidance stems from psychological barriers—fear of failure, fear of the unknown, or even just the discomfort of stepping out of our routine.  Listen in to find out more!OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:"Avoiding work is an easy habit to get into, but a hard habit to break." Robert J. Mckain"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday and avoiding today." Wayne Dyer"Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blue print, and begin to build." Robert Collier"The future depends on what you do today." Mahatma Gandhi EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.Twitter: Disruptive_LtdWebsite: janetbutler.co.ukTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: MAGI SLOAN-----------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friend Stephen's new show the FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST -----------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Are you constantly worried about where your next job will come from? Do you feel the pressure mounting as you navigate the competitive and often unpredictable world of freelancing? If you're nodding along, then it's time to address the freelance fear that keeps many creative professionals awake at night. Let's dive into how you can reclaim your sanity and thrive in your freelance career.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is going to happen. Alan WattsThe best use of imagination is creativity. The worst use of imagination is anxiety. Deepak ChopraWhat's the world's greatest lie?... It's this: that at a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what's happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. Paulo CoelhoSooner or later, those who win are those who think they can. Paul TournierWorrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength. Corrie Ten Boom"If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.” Shantideva EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.Twitter: Disruptive_LtdWebsite: janetbutler.co.ukTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Robin CarterPlease give blood - it helps in treatments of so many illnesses - Scotblood.co.uk----------------------------------------------------------------Please check out my friend Stephen's new show the FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST ----------------------------------------------------------------Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Explore the ground breaking concepts from Price Pritchett's book, You Squared. Discover the high-velocity formula for multiplying your personal effectiveness and achieving quantum leaps in performance. Unlock the secrets to breakthrough success and unleash your true potential with insights from this transformative book. Part 4 of 4OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.Twitter: Disruptive_LtdWebsite: janetbutler.co.ukTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The McCommitments - The Scottish Saviours of Soul. Available for corporate events, social clubs, charity events, and theatres. www.themccommitnents.co.uk Instagram: the_mccommitments_soulhttps://m.facebook.com/TheMcCommitments/Email:  [email protected]:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Explore the ground breaking concepts from Price Pritchett's book, You Squared. Discover the high-velocity formula for multiplying your personal effectiveness and achieving quantum leaps in performance. Unlock the secrets to breakthrough success and unleash your true potential with insights from this transformative book. Part 3 of 4OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.Twitter: Disruptive_LtdWebsite: janetbutler.co.ukTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The McCommitments - The Scottish Saviours of Soul. Available for corporate events, social clubs, charity events, and theatres. www.themccommitnents.co.uk Instagram: the_mccommitments_soulhttps://m.facebook.com/TheMcCommitments/Email:  [email protected]:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Explore the ground breaking concepts from Price Pritchett's book, You Squared. Discover the high-velocity formula for multiplying your personal effectiveness and achieving quantum leaps in performance. Unlock the secrets to breakthrough success and unleash your true potential with insights from this transformative book. Part 2 of 4OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.Twitter: Disruptive_LtdWebsite: janetbutler.co.ukTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The ScareScotland Talent Agency.ScareScotland Talent Agency provides uniquely talented performers to the film, television, and Live action industry.  Including creature actors,  stand-ins, and classic horror characters for events.www.scarescotland.co.ukThanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Explore the ground breaking concepts from Price Pritchett's book, You Squared. Discover the high-velocity formula for multiplying your personal effectiveness and achieving quantum leaps in performance. Unlock the secrets to breakthrough success and unleash your true potential with insights from this transformative book. Part 1 of 4OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.Twitter: Disruptive_LtdWebsite: janetbutler.co.ukTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The ScareScotland Talent Agency.ScareScotland Talent Agency provides uniquely talented performers to the film, television, and Live action industry.  Including creature actors,  stand-ins, and classic horror characters for events.www.scarescotland.co.ukThanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

In this episode, I share how daily routines have shaped my career trajectory and become powerful tools for unlocking creative potential. Join me as I explore strategies that go beyond raw talent and industry connections, and learn how to harness them for success.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." AristotleMotivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." Jim Ryun"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." Albert Einstein"Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results. A 1% improvement every day for a year results in a 37 times better version of yourself by the end of the year. The power of habit is remarkable." James ClearEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.Twitter: Disruptive_LtdWebsite: janetbutler.co.ukTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: PETRA KOLB***Please check out my friend Stephen's new show the FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

In this episode, I discuss the all-too-familiar struggle of decision fatigue – the deteriorating quality of decisions made after a long day of choice-making. Whether it's small choices or major ones, each decision takes a toll on our mental energy. I examine the daily impact of decision fatigue, citing real-world examples, and provide actionable strategies to help you overcome this productivity roadblock. Listen now to regain control over your decision-making process and find the balance you need for a happier life.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:"Your decision-making ability declines throughout the day. So, if you have something important to decide, do it early." - Robert Cialdini“Nothing can save you from your fatigued mind.” Isaiah Hankel"Feeling overwhelmed is a natural part of life. It’s how you deal with it that makes the difference." - Michelle Richmond"Mental energy is the world’s hottest commodity. People are going to try and steal it, drain it, and suck it up every second you’re awake. Yet very few of us protect it. Very few of us know how." Isaiah Hankel EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.Twitter: Disruptive_LtdWebsite: janetbutler.co.ukTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: PETRA KOLBPlease check out my friend Stephen's new show the FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

The Discoverability Problem in freelancing terms ultimately boils down to how effectively a freelancer can make themselves known and appealing in an environment where clients have a plethora of options.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:If you don't get noticed, you don't have anything. You just have to be noticed, but the art is in getting noticed naturally, without screaming or without tricks. Leo BurnettFindability precedes usability. In the alphabet and on the Web. You can’t use what you can’t find. Peter MorvilleNetworking is simply the cultivating of mutually beneficial, give-and-take, win-win relationships. It works best, however, when emphasizing the "give" part. Bob BurgFormula for success: underpromise and over-deliver. Tom PetersOpportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas A. Edison EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kris Sommerville of Frontline Kit UK. Uniform hire for TV and film.www.frontlinekituk.comFrontline Kit UK Premier police kit and uniform clothing provider. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The Scarescotland Talent Agency.Scarescotland Talent Agency provides uniquely talented performers to the film, television, and Live action industry. Including creature actors, stand-ins, and classic horror characters for events.www.scarescotland.co.ukThanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Today I have three more pieces of advice for you to ponder and learn from.A RISK IS THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR AN OPPORTUNITYSTOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERSPROBLEMS BELONG IN THE PROCESSOFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it. Agatha ChristieAct as if success is certain. Price PritchettIf you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. Jim RohnI took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees. Henry David ThoreauAdopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. Ralph Waldo EmersonDon't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. Ralph Waldo EmersonProgress is made by trial and failure; the failures are generally a hundred times more numerous than the successes; yet they are usually left unchronicled. William RamsayProblems are guidelines, not stop signs! Robert H. SchullerFailure is not the opposite of success; it's part of success. Arianna Huffington EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kris Sommerville of Frontline Kit UK. Uniform hire for TV and film.www.frontlinekituk.comFrontline Kit UK Premier police kit and uniform clothing provider. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The Scarescotland Talent Agency.Scarescotland Talent Agency provides uniquely talented performers to the film, television, and Live action industry. Including creature actors, stand-ins, and classic horror characters for events.www.scarescotland.co.ukThanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

This episode explores the concept of THE FCUKWIT FACTOR - when someone that you believe to be competent takes on a given task, and not only messes it up but drags you down with them. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Sometimes I feel that the world is made up of sensible people who know the plot and bloody idiots who don't. Terry PratchettNo amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot. Mark TwainThe worst kind of idiot is the one who doesn't think they're an idiot. Jeff GarlinThere's nothing more dangerous than a resourceful idiot. Scott AdamsHire slowly and fire fast. Ronnie AptekerWho's the bigger idiot, the idiot or the idiot who gets fooled by the idiot? Woody AllenEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kris Sommerville of Frontline Kit UK. Uniform hire for TV and film.www.frontlinekituk.comFrontline Kit UK Premier police kit and uniform clothing provider. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The McCommitments - The Scottish Saviours of Soul.Celebrating the music from the multimillion-selling soundtrack to the iconic Alan Parker movie "The Commitments". The McCommitments keep the soul of The Commitments alive with an 11-piece band smashing out classic soul hits such as In The Midnight Hour, Try A Little Tenderness, Take Me to the River, Hard To Handle, and of course.....Mustang Sally [and more.] The McCommitments are available to play shows all across Scotland and beyond delivering a high-energy 2 hours of soul music that will have audiences going and dancing. Available for corporate events, social clubs, charity events, and theatres.www.themccommitnents.co.ukInstagram: @the_mccommitments_soulhttps://m.facebook.com/TheMcCommitments/Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

KIDLIN’S LAW states that “A problem well stated is half resolved.” I only heard about it recently, but it’s a good one and it’s one that helped me to sort out a lot of difficult planning recently. A valuable episode if you are trying to sort out your thoughts.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Creativity can solve almost any problem. George LoisA clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. Albert EinsteinI had only one hour to save the world, I would spend fifty-five minutes defining the problem, and only five minutes finding the solution. Albert EinsteinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kris Sommerville of Frontline Kit UK. Uniform hire for TV and film.www.frontlinekituk.comFrontline Kit UK Premier police kit and uniform clothing provider. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The McCommitments - The Scottish Saviours of Soul.Celebrating the music from the multimillion-selling soundtrack to the iconic Alan Parker movie "The Commitments". The McCommitments keep the soul of The Commitments alive with an 11-piece band smashing out classic soul hits such as In The Midnight Hour, Try A Little Tenderness, Take Me to the River, Hard To Handle, and of course.....Mustang Sally [and more.] The McCommitments are available to play shows all across Scotland and beyond delivering a high-energy 2 hours of soul music that will have audiences going and dancing. Available for corporate events, social clubs, charity events, and theatres. www.themccommitnents.co.ukInstagram: @the_mccommitments_soulhttps://m.facebook.com/TheMcCommitments/Thanks:A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected]://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

In celebration of our 150th episode, I’m diving into the power of positive thinking and why it matters if you are to find success.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Choose not to be harmed, and you won't feel harmed. Don't feel harmed, and you haven't been. Marcus AureliusMy motto is water off a duck's back. Meaning: don't let negativity weigh you down, perpetuate positive thinking. Jinkx MonsoonYou cannot have a positive life and a negative mind. Joyce MeyerOnce you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results. Willie NelsonDon't respond to negativity with more negativity. Just put your head down and prove your critics wrong. Frank SinatraIn times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive. Lee LacoccaJust one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day. Dalai LamaThere is a basic law that like attracts like. Negative thinking attracts negative results. Conversely, if a person habitually thinks optimistically and hopefully, his positive thinking sets in motion creative forces - and success instead of eluding him flows toward him. Norman Vincent PealeNegativity is cannibalistic. The more you feed it, the bigger and stronger it grows. Bobby DarnellEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kris Sommerville of Frontline Kit UK. Uniform hire for TV and film.www.frontlinekituk.comFrontline Kit UK Premier police kit and uniform clothing provider. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Petra KolbThanks: A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

In this, the first episode of season 12, I discuss three big lessons that I have learned the hard way during 2023. For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website. Cutting your cloth according to your need.Have a Plan B.Doubt is what does the most damage.OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPodFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivityCONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contactINDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:If you're overwhelmed by the size of a problem, break it down into smaller pieces. Chuck Close ·Every failure is a lesson learned about your strategy. Thomas A. Edison ·The most successful people are those who are good at plan B. James A. Yorke ·Having an environment that is supportive is really important for success. Tory Burch ·If you must doubt something, doubt your limits. Price Pritchett ·Plan B. You've always got to have a Plan B. Sylvester Stallone ·Act as if success is certain. Price Pritchett ·I don't want to be influenced as to what I write in the next book, to hear those voices in my head when I'm writing. The idea of second-guessing your reader is dangerous, trying to please some notional reader looking over your shoulder, instead of just yourself. Maggie O'Farrell ·The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts. Bertrand Russell EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kris Sommerville of Frontline Kit UK. Uniform hire for TV and film.www.frontlinekituk.comFrontline Kit UK Premier police kit and uniform clothing provider. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: EverydayAthlete Gym in Glasgow Join us at EverydayAthlete Gym in Glasgow and experience the best of CrossFit and Muay Thai training. Our gym is your go-to destination for group fitness classes, personalized training, expert nutrition advice, and authentic Muay Thai instruction. At EverydayAthlete, you'll find a supportive and welcoming community that will inspire you to achieve your fitness goals. For more information, visit our website at www.everydayathletegym.com. Let's train together and unleash the everyday athlete in you! Thanks: A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Today, in the final show of the season, I feel I need to cover a topic that’s hit so many of my friends and colleagues on social media – Scammers are exploiting the messaging systems on Instagram and Facebook to steal user accounts through various deceptive tactics.For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Show links:OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Who is going to believe a con artist? Everyone, if she is good. Andy GriffithIt was the heart of any scam or fiddle -- keep the punter uncertain, or, if he is certain, make him certain of the wrong thing. Terry PratchettThe best, very best scammers will always ask for your advice. This is their favorite technique. It makes them vulnerable. It flatters your ego. James AltucherThe fraudster's greatest liability is the certainty that the fraud is too clever to be detected. Louis J. Freeh THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY PETRA KOLBRecommended PodcastsFilmTHE FILMMAKER'S PODCASTTHE CHOOSE FILM PODCASTTHE INDIE FILM HUSTLE PODCAST NETWORKProductivityTHE PAUL MINORS PODCASTThanks: A HimitsuMusic By: Music by A HimitsuTrack: Adventures by A Himitsu https://www.soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

If using electronic media causes you to have any of the following experiences, it’s a sign that you may need to disconnect. · Depressed mood.· Increased irritability, frustration, or anger.· Feeling insecure.· Loss of sleep or interrupted sleep.· Feeling obligated to consume, respond, react, or check in. If that sounds like you, then listen to this show.For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Show links:OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Things changed when my phone outsmarted me. Once Facebook had a permanent place in my pocket, it became a permanent portal—able to transport me away from my family. Even if we were physically in the same room, I wasn’t necessarily there with them. Facebook was no longer simply a naptime vacation but an all-day form of escapism. Wendy SpeakeA red flag is if you’re losing interest in being social in person because you’d rather just connect with people online. Kai-Rai Prewitt Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings, and emotions. Will SmithTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY PETRA KOLBThanks: A HimitsuMusic By: Music by A HimitsuTrack: Adventures by A Himitsu https://www.soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Cal Newport's book "Deep Work" serves as a counterbalance to the distractions of today's world by providing strategies and principles to reclaim focus, productivity, and meaningful work in an environment characterized by constant interruptions and information overload.For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Show links:OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:If you don’t produce, you won’t thrive—no matter how skilled or talented you are. Cal NewportWhat we choose to focus on and what we choose to ignore—plays in defining the quality of our life. Cal NewportI build my days around a core of carefully chosen deep work, with the shallow activities I absolutely cannot avoid batched into smaller bursts at the peripheries of my schedule. Three to four hours a day, five days a week, of uninterrupted and carefully directed concentration, it turns out, can produce a lot of valuable output. Cal NewportPeople need to stop thinking about one task in order to fully transition their attention and perform well on another. Yet, results indicate it is difficult for people to transition their attention away from an unfinished task and their subsequent task performance suffers. Cal Newport[Great creative minds] think like artists but work like accountants. Cal NewportClarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not. Cal NewportTHIS EPISODE WAS SPONSORED BY Scarescotland Talent AgencyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScareScotlandOfficial website: https://www.scarescotland.co.uk/Thanks: A HimitsuMusic By: Music by A HimitsuTrack: Adventures by A Himitsu https://www.soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

The Spotlight Effect is a cognitive bias that often leads us to overestimate the extent to which our actions or perceived flaws are noticed and remembered by others. It's well demonstrated by this quote "You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do." Eleanor RooseveltFor a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Show links:OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do. Eleanor RooseveltSelf-importance is a trap because the moment we start to think that we actually matter is the moment when things start to go wrong. The truth is that you are supremely unimportant and nothing matters. All of man's striving is for nothing; all effort is wasted. To realize that everything is meaningless is tremendously liberating since it then leaves us completely free to create our own lives and ignore the plans that others have for us. Tom HodgkinsonI am forever grateful that I got some training in the theatre - it reduces performance anxiety. Julia StilesIf you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments. Earl WilsonTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: JV Gibson PhotographyOfficial website: www.jvgibson.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvgibsonphoto/Thanks: A HimitsuMusic By: Music by A HimitsuTrack: Adventures by A Himitsu https://www.soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Occam's Razor, also known as the principle of parsimony is a problem-solving and reasoning principle that suggests that the simplest explanation or solution is often the most likely to be correct.For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Show links:OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler. Albert EinsteinEntities should not be multiplied beyond necessity. William of OckhamTruth is ever to be found in the simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things. Isaac NewtonThat's been one of my mantras - focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains. Steve JobsTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Katy JordanOfficial website: https://www.katy-jordan.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyjordan92Thanks: A HimitsuMusic By: Music by A HimitsuTrack: Adventures by A Himitsu https://www.soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

Time blocking is a productivity technique that involves scheduling specific time blocks for different activities or tasks throughout your day. By dedicating focused periods of time to specific activities, you can enhance your efficiency, prioritize important tasks, and minimize distractions.For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Show links:OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule but to schedule your priorities. Stephen CoveyA 40-hour time-blocked work week, I estimate, produces the same amount of output as a 60+ hour work week pursued without structure. Cal NewportTime blocking is about being intentional with your time rather than reactive. Cal NewportTime is what we want most, but what we use worst. William PennTHIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY Katy JordanOfficial website: https://www.katy-jordan.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyjordan92Thanks: A HimitsuMusic By: Music by A HimitsuTrack: Adventures by A Himitsu https://www.soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A

The Cambridge Dictionary describes a useful idiot as a person who is easy to persuade to do, say, or believe things that help a particular group or another person politically. It typically refers to individuals who are perceived as unwittingly supporting or promoting a cause or ideology that may be against their own best interests. It suggests too that they are being manipulated or used by others for their own agenda.For a full transcript of this episode please go to the official website https://www.filmproproductivity.com/Show links:OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZgQUOTES:Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. Martin Luther King, Jr.It's better to live as your own man than as a fool in someone else's dream. Martin LandauEducate Yourself: Stay informed and seek a well-rounded understanding of the issues and causes you care about.Practice Critical Thinking: Develop your critical thinking skills by questioning information, analyzing sources, and considering multiple viewpoints.Seek Diverse Perspectives: Engage with people who hold different viewpoints and be open to hearing their perspectives.Consider Motives and Agendas: When evaluating causes, organizations, or individuals, it can be helpful to examine their motives, affiliations, and potential biases.Trust Your Instincts: Pay attention to your gut instincts and intuition. If something feels off or doesn't align with your values, take a step back and evaluate the situation more critically.Take Responsibility for Your Choices: Ultimately, it is important to take responsibility for your own beliefs, actions, and decisions. Be proactive in conducting research, seeking diverse perspectives, and critically evaluating informationThanks: A HimitsuMusic By: Music by A HimitsuTrack: Adventures by A Himitsu https://www.soundcloud.com/a-himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE Music provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 Contact the artist: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A