If you’re an artist with big dreams and a limited amount of energy (hello, real life), this episode is for you. We’re joined by singer/songwriter, vocal coach, and goals-group-organizing wizard Allie Moss to talk about how to set meaningful creative goals without falling into hustle-culture burnout.
We dig into:
How to tell the difference between “I don’t want to do this” vs. “I’m scared to do this”
Why your inner critic needs a nap while you’re making things
The beauty of quantity over perfection
Gentle approaches to time management, including Allie’s streaks habit app and her color-coded calendar system
The power of community and accountability (without the shame)
Whether you’re writing songs, books, or to-do lists on the back of receipts, this one’s full of practical advice for showing up to your creative life with intention—and a little grace.
Where to Find Allie:
Website: www.alliemoss.com
Coaching Website: www.alliemosscoaching.com/
Instagram: @Allie Moss
Apple Music: Allie Moss
Spotify: Allie Moss
TikTok: Allie Moss
Thinking Outside the Blocks:
Website: www.thinkingoutsidetheblocks.com
Instagram: @thinkingoutsidetheblocks
References:
Quarterly Quests from Ali Abdaal’s free workshop - see his work here
The 12 Week Year - book by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones - book by James Clear
The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, book by Julia Cameron
Streaks - habit-forming to-do list app
TIMECODES
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Meet Allie Moss
10:52 - How to know what you actually want (vs. what you “should” do)
16:51 - Why quarterly goals work better than yearly resolutions
18:41 - How to chunk down
25:45 - Becoming the kind of person who does the thing (identity-based goals)
29:51 - How to hush your inner editor
35:19 - Calendar blocking, creative energy, and realistic planning
47:34 - Accountability that doesn’t suck (and the power of community)
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