We’ve all been there: a spark of a new idea excites us, but that excitement fades once the actual work of CREATING it kicks in.
But what if there were a magic potion that could bring that zest for creation back?
In this episode of Art You Crazy, we chat with special guest, David Blume, a writer-director on the rise, who shares his secret hack for staying motivated to complete projects when the enthusiasm for an idea fades … or when the finish lines seem just so far away.
David, who is currently completing his third film, also shares the valuable insights he’s gained through his own process of self-discovery as a filmmaker—including his #1 must-read book for building momentum in any creative endeavor.
Trust us—he’s dropping gems you don’t wanna miss!
And for even more, check out David’s films at https://www.blumestreet.com and give him a follow on IG @davidlblume!
TOPICS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - Loving the process first: David’s journey
06:00 - Action > motivation
09:11 - Systems to promote action
12:31 - Finish vs. fast
15:17 - Defeating writer’s block
17:31 - The beauty of following your own path
22:37 - Motivation with team members & waiting periods
26:10 - Releasing control in collaborative art forms
31:32 - Dealing with actual burnout
34:32 - Knowing your needs
36:37 - Effort and attention spans
40:04 - David’s recs for sparking motivation
42:56 - Wrap-up
RESOURCES from this Episode:
READING:
Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age by Jeff Goins
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
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