Those of us working in the filmmaking industry are willing to put up with ridiculous (and deadly) working conditions that few other industries would deem acceptable. But the much deeper question is: Why?
My 5 Favorite Articles From ‘Season One’
Summer is officially here which means the first season of the Optimize Yourself Podcast has come to a close (don’t worry…I’ll be back right after …
Dear Hollywood…We Create Entertainment For a Living. We’re Not Curing Cancer.
For those of us in Hollywood working behind computers in dark rooms for a living, will there ever come a time when we realize it’s counterproductive, unhealthy, and downright dangerous to work insane hours at the expense of our health and our creativity simply for the sake of our jobs?
My 10 Favorite Podcast Interviews From ‘Season One’
Click to Download Audio Summer is officially here which means the first season of the Optimize Yourself Podcast has come to a close (don’t worry…I’ll …
Ep48: Feeling Lost? It’s Time to ‘Find Your Why’ | with David Mead
Click to Download Audio “Why.” It’s an incredibly simple word that carries tremendous power when used correctly. But unfortunately ‘why’ is a question we are …
6 Lessons Learned From 6 Months of Training For American Ninja Warrior
“Life is too short to live it without Snickers ice cream pie” and other musings after training for American Ninja Warrior for 6 months.
Ep47: The Ugly Side of Depression, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome | with Gen Malone
Civil engineer and female bodybuilder Gen Malone candidly tells her story of depression, burnout, and imposter syndrome…and how she came out the other side.
Dear Zack: “I’m having trouble finding work and want to make sure I’m doing everything I can to better my chances…”
Martina inquires about the steps she can take care to increase her chances of finding the right job as a film editor.
Ep46: Finding Strength On the Road to Disability | with Chris Anselmo
Click to Download Audio “Easy left a long time ago.” – Chris Anselmo The subject matter of disabilities, especially muscular dystrophy, is a subject matter …
Tired of Life Kicking Your Ass? Learn to Fight Back Like a True ‘Cobra Kai’
Here are five life lessons from the most notorious bully in cinematic history to inspire you to take back your self respect and kick some ass like a true Cobra Kai.
Ep45: How to Build a Career You’re Proud Of | with Robert Hardy
Click to Download Audio If you work in a creative industry, you probably already know how difficult it can be to just making a living. …
The Beginner’s Guide to Alleviating Chronic Pain In 5 Min a Day…Right at Your Desk [VIDEOS]
[FREE VIDEOS] Alleviate neck pain, shoulder (and upper back pain), tension headaches, wrist & forearm pain, and lower back pain right at your desk.
Ep44: How to Tell Good Stories | with Jeff Bartsch
Click to Download Audio If you do creative work for a living, you’re a storyteller. It doesn’t matter if you’re a film editor like me …
The Four Types of Creative Jobs (and The Secret To Knowing Which Is the Perfect Fit For You)
Click to Download Audio If you intend to climb the career ladder straight to the top, step #1 is understanding the four different types of …
Ep43: How to Optimize Your Finances As a Freelancer or Small Business Owner | with Sylvia Inks
Click to Download Audio If you work a demanding creative job and you love doing creative work like I do, then you can most likely …