The Michael Amidei Show

In this episode of his audio journal, Michael reflects on the changing of the seasons and what it teaches us about our lives.

In this episode, Michael discusses planning for his next year and the direction that things are going.

Michael discusses the topic of resistance or confusion around our creative work.

Michael discusses letting go of our imaginary displacements and focusing on the present situation and moment.

Michael discusses bouncing back after real or perceived setbacks.

Michael discusses the idea of letting go of your "baggage" in the creative process.

Michael discusses the pursuit of perfection, its blessing and curse, and how to push past it.

Michael discusses what he thinks is the most powerful source of creativity.

Michael discussed the value of consistently learning craft.

Michael discusses the effects of how we perceive our time in this life.

Michael discusses the expectations of society and how they differ depending on how you interact with the world.

Michael discusses the value in owning the thing that you feel that you are called to be.

Michael discusses the separate energies of creation vs. consumption & criticism.

Michael discusses the value of your creative vision and how it can push back against the darkness in the world.

Michael discusses taking a sense of ownership of our own creative process and work.

Michael discusses the difference between tension and slow, consistent pressure in our creative pursuits.

Michael starts the new week with an inspiring message and a look at what's ahead in the coming week.

Michael discusses the practice and necessity of using our creative mind to solve everyday problems.

Michael discusses his process for indulging in creative thinking each day.

Michael discusses what he believes is the first step to rediscovering the creative part of you.

Michael reignites the purpose of this podcast and sets a newly affirmed course for it's future development.

Michael discusses the value of perspective vs unknowable truth.

Michael discusses the healing power of time...

Michael discusses the need for two seperate perspectives in the process between creating and releasing work.

Michael discusses the defining power of the words "yes" and "no".

Michael discusses his absence and tells you what he has been working on in the meantime.

Michael discusses two seperate but compatible theories about having a career and advancing in one...

Michael discusses his "3 year rule" for being taken seriously in your industry.

Michael discusses the power of switching mediums in your work to be able see it and experiencing it in a new way.

Michael discusses the difference between slowing down and pulling back to a softer level of effort in our work.

Michael discusses how to get people to accept revolutionary ideas more willingly and with less resistence.

Michael discusses the value of your authentic and inherent imagination.

Michael discusses how to approach a large project...

Michael discusses the value of defining goals and intentions as a device to focus one's creativity and effort.

Michael discusses what it requires to become "good" or "great" at something.

Michael discusses having a wider focus on our creative lives rather than a narrow one.

Michael talks about that moment when we, as creative, feel burnout and/or like failures.

Michael discusses the determination and toughness needed to pursue our dreams.

Michael discusses a concept that he has been pondering lately; the dominance of non-verbal communication in the world.

Michael discusses his strategy of learning from every person you meet about how construct your own unique experience.

Michael discusses one of the downsides of pursuing something in life...

Michael discusses how he is looking at 2023 and gives a subtle preview into what is coming this next year.

In this episode, Michael recounts the year.

Michael shares his thoughts on the recent shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the Thanksgiving holiday. 

In this episode, Michael discusses how success never seems to appear in just "one moment", but in the slow accumulation of advancing steps.

Michael discusses how he has been going about delving into his own anxiety and anger.

Michael discusses an important idea for creative people.

Michael discusses the value of positivity and being an agent of reconciliation.

Michael sets a prayer for 2022. 

Michael shares a new theme that he's working with in the coming months, emphasizing action over further reading and training.