More. Better. Faster. Success Strategies for Creative Professionals
by Gordon P. Firemark
Success Strategies for Show Business ProfessionalsHelping Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers and other Show Business Professionals to set and achieve powerful goals and realize their dreams.
Episodes
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Approaches to Mental Fitness
in this episode, I'm exploring some strategies for keeping your mind sharp and mental status on track. NOTE: This is NOT intended as psychological or medical advice. If you are in mental distress, SEEK HELP from qualified professionals. We're talking about tools like: ✔︎ Gratitude Practice ✔︎...
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Changing your attitude about exercise and fitness
This is the first episode in a a mini-series on health and self-care. This time, we're exploring exercise, along with some of (my) limiting beliefs and how I'm reframing them as I commit to exercising more.
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On Harmony
Life is like a symphony, with ups and downs, many surprises, triumphal marches, and instruments in sync with each other. In music, harmony refers to the combination of complimentary notes. In our daily lives, we seek harmony in our relationships, in our activities, the people and things around…
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Focus & Distraction
Focus and Distraction Intro I'm Gordon Firemark, and I've got a problem. I have a really hard time getting focused. Staying focused. I'm easily distracted. I've never been diagnosed, but I've probably got a minor form of ADHD. I love to have lots and lots of things going on. Variety, as they say,...
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Authenticity: Be yourself... your best self
In this episode, we explore the masks we wear, and how to be more authentic about who we are, what we believe, stand for, and care about.
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Where you live matters!?
Let's explore where you're living and how it impacts your success, happiness and achievement. Listen for more details.. it's not how you're thinking.
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Its all in the plan
In this episode, I reveal the power of a carefully assembled plan in achieving your goals. With this system in place, you are three times more likely to complete your tasks and move toward your goals.
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Procrastination and Purpose Driven Life
This episode explores why we procrastinate, how we can stop and prevent it, and how living from a clarity of purpose can help. Get our free Vision Worksheet at https://www.gordonfiremark.com/worksheet And sign up for a coaching discovery call at https://gordonfiremark.com/coaching
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"Patience Is A Virtue" us a load of BS!
In this episode, Lawyer/Coach/Entrepreneur Gordon Firemark explains why IMPATIENCE is the true virtue for creatives, leaders and business owners.
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Diet, Nutrition & Success!
A recent personal experiment got me thinking about the real meaning behind "You are what you eat", so in this episode we're going to talk about the ways that diet and nutrition interact with our succeeding in achieving our goals and fulfilling our purpose in life, and some strategies for…
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You are what you eat, read, listen to, etc...
"You are what you Eat, read, watch, focus on, etc." In this episode, I'm recommending books, podcasts, blogs and more to help you on your journey to success and happiness. Drop your favorite motivational and self help material recommendations in the comments!
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Hack Your Inner Critic
In this episode, we're talking about that noisy, nosy, obnoxious inner critic we all have, and how to turn it into a positive, useful source fo feedback and empowerment.
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On Accountability
What is accountability? Why does it work? How does it help you achieve More, better, faster? How do you hold yourself accountable? How do you build an accountability partnership or team? You'll find answers to these questions and more in this episode of More Better Faster!
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Wisdom from the mouth of a puppet?
Exploring the idea of Wisdom. We sometimes find it in surprising places.
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Using Mind Maps to Unlock Your Creative Flow
Ever hit creative block? This can happen no matter what field you're in, but when creative work is your lifeblood, ya gotta find a way out, to stay motivated and push through to the other side. Sometimes, it just takes stepping back and taking a break fro your work, but sometimes changing...
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The power of routines, systems and processes
In this episode, I examine the power of Routines, Systems and Processes in our daily lives, business, and creative expression.
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Perfection: Enemy of Success?
In this episode, I explain why perfection (or perfectionism) is really the enemy that prevents you from achieving success!
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Slow down to speed up
In this episode, I explain why sometimes it's necessary to slow down, take stock, adjust, implement systems, automations, delegations, before you can accelerate your pace toward your goals.
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Positivity, Optimism, Gratitude
In this episode, I reflect back on the year 2020 and what's happened in my life and business, and how I've let optimism, positivity, and gratitude lead me to a pretty good year, despite a pandemic and all the troubles the year has seen. And, I share some strategies and thought experiments that…
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"Imposter Syndrome - Don't let it fake you out"
In this episode, I explain how Imposter Syndrome can cause even the highest achievers to experience doubts and fear, and share some ideas on overcoming the issue.
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Breaking Barriers: What's Stopping You?
After a short hiatus, I'm excited to be back! In this episode, we examine our barriers and limitations, and how to break through. And I review and recommend a book that's changed things for me... "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks
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What's YOUR 3-point plan?
Welcome to More Better Faster!, the business success podcast for creative professionals. In this episode, we explore the power of the 3-point plan as way to get and stay focused and motivated to succeed. Within this episode, we mentioned our exclusive "It Starts With Vision" worksheet, available...
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Story In Your Career & Business with Nick Demos
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Nick Demos for a fun discussion of why storytelling is powerful for your brand, what the biggest misconceptions are around using stories, and how you can start using stories immediately for more powerful connection with your audience. Nick Demos is a Tony...
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Defining success on your own terms
In this episode, I implore you to define success according to your vision and values, rather than someone else's idea of what you "should" do or accomplish.
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Success is a team sport!
Success is a team sport. If you're wearing all the hats, and doing all the things, chances are you're not doing anything in a really exceptional way. If you want to go fast, sure, go alone... but, the saying goes, if you want to go far, go together! Listen as I share my own experiences and...
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Blackout for Black Lives
More Better Faster Podcast is participating in the #podcastblackout Listen. Learn. Do More, Better, Faster! And here are some additional resources 75 things white people can do to for racial justice Anti-racism resources for white people: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES Rachel Rodgers on why...
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The Interplay of Intention and Goals
It's easy to conflate the concept of intentions with goal, so in this short episode, we'll explore the differences between the two...
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Why Metrics Matter
In this episode, I discuss the use of metrics to improve your results
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On Accountability
For nearly 30 years, I've been helping creative professionals to realize their dreams and achieve more, better, faster. One of the big mistakes I've seen countless talented people make is failing to set up accountability systems to keep themselves on track. In this episode of More, Better…
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How to Sleep Better When You Carry the Weight of the World on Your Shoulders
In today's episode, I explore the problem of insomnia, its causes, effects, and some possible solutions to those sleepless nights. Because sleeping poorly leads to poor performance, poor outlook, and poor results.
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On Resilience
In this week's episode we're exploring the trait/skill/ability to be resilient. To bounce back quickly and easily from setbacks is a key to achieving your goals. Join in as we look at the idea of reslience, it's importance, and some strategies to exercise and strengthen your resilience "muscle"
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Woody Allen Got It Wrong
In this episode, I talk about how Woody Allen's famous quote "Showing up is 80% of Success" is WRONG. Join me as I explain, and share the truth about what it takes to really succeed! Please also join the More, Better, Faster group on Facebook (http://facebook.com/groups/morebetterfaster) where we...
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Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins
Author and business consultant Alain Hunkins shares leadership strategies and insights. His new book is "Cracking the Leadership Code". http://crackingtheleadershipcode.com
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Keep Going! (or Get Started!)
Now isn't the time to shrink back in "cocoon mode", it's the time to Keep Going. (or Get Started) and even to ramp things up to play a bigger, better game! Your audience... your TRIBE... they need you. Now, More than ever! Better than ever! Faster than ever!
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Forging a path to succeess in challenging times
Talking this week about choosing to lead from optimism and positivity in the face of troubling times. #coronavirus #covid10
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Know when to hold em; know when to fold em.
Quitting sometimes makes sense, but be sure it's for the right reasons. Here's how to know.
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Change your perspective, change your life!
Today, I'm talking about how simple shifts in perspective can change your entire experience, and that of the people around you.
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Learning from loss and failures
In this episode, I relate a recent loss, what I've learned, and how to take important lessons from every interaction we have.
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Living In Integrity
In this episode, I talk about integrity, and why it's so crucial to your success. Mentioned in this episode: Starting With Vision Worksheet
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Are your inputs good for your output?
In this episode, I talk about strategies for limiting your inputs to those best suited to helping you have a good life and achieving your goals.
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The 3 R's of making connections
In this episode, I explore the three R's of making connections in the industry, or in any aspect of life. Hint: It's about growing relationships, not exploiting them!
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You Can't Worry Your Way Out Of A Problem
Worrying: Causing anxiety about actual or potential problems NOTE: I'm talking not about chronic, pathological, psychiatric level Anxiety Disorder... I'm talking about the kind of worrying we all do from time to time, and sometimes get into a cycle of worry that can be hard to break free from......
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Success Strategies for Show Business ProfessionalsHelping Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers and other Show Business Professionals to set and achieve powerful goals and realize their dreams.
Hosted by
Gordon P. Firemark
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