Hope you’re feeling better soon, Seth. Some winter illnesses out there seem particularly nasty this season.
Maybe the solution’s a process thing? Like, instead of doing stuff we hate in exchange for a “results lottery ticket,” we could just have the kind of experiences we want. For example, replying to comments not because we want something from them, but because we want the practice of thinking deeply about the ideas they shared, and have a good conversation about them. Reaching out to collaborate not to do some compromising thing to broaden our audience reach, but because what we learn through collaboration makes us better artists, regardless of the return. And marketing our stuff in a way that’s fun for us for crying out loud.
I think you’re right in that I don’t see it as marketing, really—more like experiences I find more fulfilling than the day job if I do them right.
Great read! Especially the closing note "which in turn frees you to get closer to the heart of who you are, which is probably the best marketing work any of us can hope for."
Hope you’re feeling better soon, Seth. Some winter illnesses out there seem particularly nasty this season.
Maybe the solution’s a process thing? Like, instead of doing stuff we hate in exchange for a “results lottery ticket,” we could just have the kind of experiences we want. For example, replying to comments not because we want something from them, but because we want the practice of thinking deeply about the ideas they shared, and have a good conversation about them. Reaching out to collaborate not to do some compromising thing to broaden our audience reach, but because what we learn through collaboration makes us better artists, regardless of the return. And marketing our stuff in a way that’s fun for us for crying out loud.
I think you’re right in that I don’t see it as marketing, really—more like experiences I find more fulfilling than the day job if I do them right.
Sorry to hear about the flu and hope you feel better soon! Appreciate you bringing some great advice despite feeling a little under the weather
Thank you Ryan! Feeling a little better tonight - the think another NyQuil nights sleep will do the trick!
Great read! Especially the closing note "which in turn frees you to get closer to the heart of who you are, which is probably the best marketing work any of us can hope for."
Thank you yessssss - put our own oxygen mask on first, then we can be our best selves!
Yes! Full on participation in the life right in front of you— this is the way
thank you, M.G.!
Hope you feel better soon, Seth. You were missed yesterday!
Thank you, Scott! Bummed I missed you guys!