If we don’t collectively start saying “no” to the rapid deevolution of our well-being as creatives, we’re careening towards a race to the bottom.
Ep77: Your Time Is Worthless (Here’s How to Invest It Properly) | with Matt Sandrini
Despite popular wisdom, learn why your time is essentially worthless, and more importantly how to properly budget and invest it to maximize effectiveness while minimizing procrastination and burnout.
Ep50: EditFest 2018 Panel “The Extended Cut: How to Survive and Thrive In Editorial”
Listen to Zack Arnold (ACE), Lillian Bension (ACE), Carol Littleton (ACE) and Andy Seklir (ACE) discuss what it REALLY takes to survive the working conditions in Hollywood and become a successful editor in Hollywood.
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.
The Four Types of Creative Jobs (and The Secret To Knowing Which Is the Perfect Fit For You)
If you intend to climb the career ladder straight to the top, step #1 is understanding the four different types of creative jobs. Only once you understand where your job fits in can you then reframe your perspective to get the most out of every opportunity (or know if it’s time to bail out).
Ep03: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You’re Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker
Eric Barke breaks down why some people are immensely successful & others aren’t, the science of creative burnout, and what you can do to pursue the passion that’s right for you.
The “HumanCharger” – A Revolutionary Light Therapy Device For ‘Creatives’ Who Live In the Dark
If you’re a “creative professional” the chances are extremely high that you live in the dark. As a film editor, I have to spend all …
[Podcast] Ep111: When It’s Time to Hit the ‘Reset’ Button
No matter how passionate, energetic, & dedicated you are to your creative profession, you will inevitably reach a point of exhaustion and burnout. RESET.
How Total Burnout Led to the Most Productive Year of My Life
My name is Zack Arnold, and I’m a recovering workaholic. Here’s the thing about being a workaholic that nobody ever talks about. Unlike other addictions …
How to Establish a Morning Routine (Even If You’re Not a Morning Person)
I’m going to confidently make a blanket generalization: Editors are not morning people. Here’s the morning routine trick:
How to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life (And the Evening Routine That Makes It Easy)
I used to be a zombie living off 4 hours a night, but after developing this system I now get 7 hours of sleep every night no matter how busy my schedule.
How to Overcome Post-Production Burnout
Burnout is not the exception in the post industry, it’s the rule. I’m hoping that sharing my story and my strategies to overcome burnout can change this.
A Classic Case of Post-Production Burnout
Read more about what working in post-production really does to us and the steps to avoid post-production burnout.