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Show Notes
In this episode, my wife Michelle Rial, cartoonist and author, celebrates the launch of her new book "Charts for Babies" by sharing a pep talk for anyone stuck in a creative rut. She walks through 12 tried-and-tested steps designed to lift you out of a creative block and get back to making things that matter.
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In this episode, you'll learn:
• Why it's necessary to create work that might feel embarrassing
• The simple mindset shift that stops stalling and gets you to just start
• How to reframe scorn as a positive signal
• The thought process that can help you move out of a state of rumination
• How to treat failed ideas as seeds for future breakthroughs
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References:
• "Charts for Babies": https://www.amazon.com/Charts-Babies-Picture-Book/dp/1419785184
• How I AI: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/s/how-i-ai
• Michelle Rial: https://www.michellerial.com/
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