254. Stop Starting, Start Finishing

Creative Chats podcast

In this episode of Creative Chats, we delve into the crucial skill of completing creative projects with Mike Brennan, your host and creative coach. Mike takes us through the importance of finishing what you start, sharing invaluable insights and practical strategies to keep your creative momentum alive and thriving. This episode is a must-listen for artists, makers, and content creators who often find themselves struggling to see their projects through to the end.

3 Key Takeaways:

🎨 The Power of Completion - Understanding the profound sense of achievement and confidence that comes with finishing a project can propel you to take on and complete more tasks.

🎨 Overcoming Perfectionism - Embrace imperfection and see failure as part of the creative journey. Completing a project despite its flaws is a testament to your perseverance and dedication.

🎨 Structured Planning - Set clear goals, deadlines, and create a structured plan. Utilize tools and resources to help track your progress and maintain momentum throughout the creative process.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00:03] - Mike introduces the topic of finishing creative ideas and projects.

[00:04:01] - Discussion on the importance of completion and its impact on confidence and skill development.

[00:11:13] - Tips on maintaining motivation and focus, especially for long-term projects.

[00:17:55] - Celebrating milestones and learning from the creative process.

Links and Resources:

Mike Brennan's Website: mikebrennan.me

Daily Creative Habit: dailycreativehabit.com

Trello: trello.com

Asana: asana.com

Free Facebook Group: Daily Creative Habit

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