Creative Pep Talk

502 - How to Beat the Analysis Paralysis of "The Right Path"

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If you THINK more about making stuff than actually making stuff, this episode is for you! I tell a story that helped me realize that going the right way is overrated and what to do instead.

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Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.co

Audio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.co

Soundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

War of Art by Stephen Pressfield

https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/

Cal Newport Deep Work

https://calnewport.com/writing/

Christopher Vogler The Writers Journey

https://mwp.com/product/writers-journey-25th-anniversary-edition-mythic-structure-writers/

Brian McDonald Invisible Ink

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/invisible-ink-stewart-stern/1146054340

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