We hate to break it to ya, but not everyone is gonna love your work. (Sorrynotsorry!)

Facing rejection and criticism is part of the creative path we all must walk on the way to success.

But how we deal with nay-sayers is completely within our control, and can actually help us improve and level-up faster!

Find out how to both ask for—and give!—feedback that fosters your creative growth in the jam-packed Season 3 finale of Art You Crazy.

Here’s to reaching new heights!

xo Tessie, Erin & Mel

TOPICS:

00:00 - Introduction

02:06 - Rejection: the ultimate endurance test

08:30 - Reframing criticism

10:08 - Feedback isn’t personal…

16:53 - …unless it is

20:18 - How to ask for feedback: first, be ready!

22:27 - The key to getting useful information

26:28 - Who you ask matters!

28:17 - Request solutions, not problems

29:35 - Setting the tone

31:27 - The high stakes of giving effective feedback

32:58 - How to give effective feedback: The Sandwich Method

33:34 - 3 objective phrases to use

34:50 - When NOT to give feedback

35:50 - Planting the seeds of curiosity

39:11 - Respecting creative vulnerability

41:40 - Building connection

43:13 - Wrap-up

RESOURCES from this Episode:

READING:

The Art of Asking by Amanda Palmer

WATCHING:

The Triplets of Belleville (PG-13)

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(307) on Small Wins

If you’ve ever felt like you were failing as a creative because your work wasn’t “good enough” yet, you’re not alone.

In a world that puts celebrities on pedestals and only shows love for “the best,” it’s easy for budding creatives to feel like they have nothing to be proud of–yet.

But did you know there’s research that proves that celebrating all your little wins along the way to creative success actually helps you reach your highest goals FASTER?

In this episode, Art You Crazy is pulling back the curtain on the science of success and showing you exactly how you can learn to celebrate yourself even BEFORE you accept that award!

So press play and let’s get this party started!

TOPICS:

00:00 - Introduction

02:37 - Downplaying your successes

07:00 - Eldest child syndrome; Self-criticism vs. enjoyment

10:19 - Reframing your outlook on goals

14:56 - “Treat Bags”: small rewards, big impact

20:26 - Why small celebratory gestures are so powerful

24:32 - The dark side of NOT celebrating small wins

25:35 - 5 tips to learn effective self-celebration

26:29 - Strategy #1

29:16 - Strategy #2

32:10 - BONUS tip: super-charge your speed of progress!

33:49 - Strategy #3

36:08 - Strategy #4

37:26 - Tessie’s examples for celebrating herself

40:39 - Swapping jealousy for gratitude

43:20 - Planning your rewards in advance

45:45 - Strategy #5

48:41 - Wrap-up

RESOURCES from this Episode:

READING:

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at Work by Teresa Amabile & Steven Kramer

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear

APPS:

How We Feel

TOOLS & SUPPLIES:

Intelligent Change Productivity Planner (Quarterly Edition)

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