No matter what side of the political (or moral) fence you stand on in today’s chaotic world, I don’t think a single person would argue …
The Beginner’s Guide to Optimizing Yourself
I’ll bet if you’re reading this right now, you define yourself as a “creative.” What you do for a living is not just your job, …
The ‘Optimize Yourself’ Podcast Is Coming…
Keep an eye out for the brand new ‘Optimize Yourself’ podcast launching in September. Want to make sure you get notified the second it launches? …
[Podcast] Ep117 Q&A: Career vs. Family + the Future of Fitness In Post
This episode is the latest Q&A episode with my trusty sidekick Natalie Boschan, and in this episode we answer the question “How do I know …
Fitness In Post Is Now ‘Optimize Yourself’
The fear I feel as I publish this post is second only to the sheer terror I felt when I first went live with the …
[Podcast] Ep116: What Does It Take to Be An “ACE” Editor?
“What is ACE, how do I become a member, and what are the benefits?” are common questions I’m asked often by fellow film editors (that …
[Podcast] Ep115: What Every College Student (and Recent Grad) Needs to Know About ‘Making It’ In Hollywood, pt2
Let’s be honest…many of the poor habits that we have living in front of our computers did not materialize overnight. Instead they formed very slowly …
[Podcast] Ep114: What Every College Student (and Recent Grad) Needs to Know About ‘Making It’ In Hollywood, pt1
Let’s be honest…many of the poor habits that we have living in front of our computers did not materialize overnight. Instead they formed very slowly …
[Podcast] Ep 113: The Art of the Cut
Film editing is a magical art form that very few people truly understand. Frankly, there are people within the film industry that don’t understand the …
[Podcast] Ep112: Taking Meal Prep to the Next Level (The Return of Prep Dish)
Let’s face it: When you routinely work 16 hours a day in front of a computer, one of the greatest challenges is maintaining a healthy …
[Podcast] Ep111: When It’s Time to Hit the ‘Reset’ Button
No matter how passionate, energetic, and dedicated you are to your creative profession, you will inevitably reach a point of exhaustion and burnout. It happens …
[Podcast] Ep110: How Modern Society Is Damaging Your Brain (And How You Can Reverse It)
As a creative professional you most likely fuel yourself on a daily basis with caffeine and afternoon sugar rushes, you fend off brain fog and …
[Podcast] Ep109: The Magic of Postural Modification (And How It Can Cure Your Back Pain Better Than a Doctor)
I’m often asked via social media, via email, and in my member coaching calls about proper posture at a seated or standing workstation. Where should …
[Podcast] Ep108: Why the ‘All or Nothing’ Approach Will End Up Getting You Nowhere
In this episode I have a conversation with Nick Harauz, a certified Adobe, Apple, and Avid trainer. And for those of you listening that aren’t …
[Podcast] Ep107 Q&A: Finding an Agent, Should You Pursue Your Passion, and the Danger of Devaluing Your Rate to Land Your Next Gig
This episode is yet another installment of the Q&A series with my trusty sidekick Natalie Boschan. In this episode we discuss the psychology behind pursuing …