Grab my new eBook, Necessarily Creative: https://book.scottmclemore.comSometimes we can forget that the work we do is important. We can also get so fixated on our original ideas that we try to force things to conform to that vision instead of allowing outside forces to naturally shape the work, whether that’s through unforeseen circumstances or our collaborators. This week on Keep the Flow, I reflect on an interview I heard with actor Gary Oldman. He talked about working with director Christofer Nolan and how the brevity he used in his minimalist direction inspired great performances. Keep the Flow is a weekly podcast hosted by Scott McLemore that looks under the hood of the creative process to keep our creative engines humming.You might like my newsletter called The Interval which is a weekly run-down of inspiration and updates.Join here: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comIf you'd like to get early access to podcast episodes as well as bonus material (like a free download of my eBook)...become one of my Patreon peeps: https://patreon.com/scottmclemore😎 ABOUT ME:Hi. I'm Scott McLemore, a drummer and composer living way up north in Iceland. I make Keep the Flow every week that look under the hood of the creative process to keep our creative engines humming.You can listen to my music here: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab my new eBook Necessarily Creative: https://book.scottmclemore.comCreatives can access their heart drive for deeper work. Another way to think of our subconscious is a more easily accessible “heart drive” which stores the feelings and memories that inform our ideas. Creative people access the heart drive all the time, but usually without realizing it. A more intentional approach using these 5 tips can strengthen the connection to our heart drive and lead to deeper work. Keep the Flow is a weekly podcast hosted by Scott McLemore that looks under the hood of the creative process to keep our creative engines humming.You might like my newsletter called The Interval which is a weekly run-down of inspiration and updates.Join here: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comIf you'd like to get early access to podcast episodes as well as bonus material (like a free download of my eBook)...become one of my Patreon peeps: https://patreon.com/scottmclemore😎 ABOUT ME:Hi. I'm Scott McLemore, a drummer and composer living way up north in Iceland. I make Keep the Flow every week that look under the hood of the creative process to keep our creative engines humming.You can listen to my music here: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As creatives, freedom is essential—but without discipline, freedom can lead to aimlessness. In this episode, I break down 5 ways to be your own boss and integrate structure into your creative pursuits without losing joy.When you master discipline, your creative career becomes an unstoppable force. 🚀Get your copy of Necessarily Creative - A Blueprint for a Creative Life: https://book.scottmclemore.comYou might also like my newsletter called The Interval which is a weekly run-down of inspiration and updates.Join here: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comIf you'd like to get early access to podcast episodes as well as bonus material (like a free download of my eBook)...become one of my Patreon peeps: https://patreon.com/scottmclemore😎 ABOUT ME:Hi. I'm Scott McLemore, a drummer and composer living way up north in Iceland. I make Keep the Flow every week that look under the hood of the creative process to keep our creative engines humming.You can listen to my music here: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, it's a bit of an announcement. In this episode I unveil my first eBook, Necessarily Creative - A Blueprint for a Creative Life.https://book.scottmclemore.comThe episode gets into some of the same subject matter but it's more inspired by the book and not really a summary or presentation of the material. Thanks to Med Badr Chemmaoui for the awesome picture in the episode art.You might like my newsletter called The Interval which is a weekly run-down of inspiration and updates. Join here: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comIf you'd like to get early access to podcast episodes as well as bonus material (like a free download of my eBook)...become one of my Patreon peeps: https://patreon.com/scottmclemore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First of all, I'm ok. It's funny how when I post episodes about negative issues we deal with, people assume I'm going through something. I always have a few people who reach out to make sure I'm ok.I'm fine.However, I'm not always fine. None of us are. That's where creativity can actually help. But it's easy to forget that.In this episode I run through 4 factors to keep in mind that can help us stay creative when the going gets tough.And, as I mentioned in the episode, here's a link to Sunna's new project of music to Icelandic poetry: https://sunnagunnlaugs.bandcamp.com/album/stin-bjarts-nin-og-andskotans-bla-ri-f-lkinuI also have a free newsletter called The Interval which is a weekly rundown of inspiration and updates directly to your inbox. https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creativity is why I started Keep the Flow and launched this YouTube channel. How many subscribers I have, or don't have shouldn't have an influence on what I create, but it's hard not to notice when we have a video that performs well. This week I go over my workflow, how I stay consistent, my struggles and potential perks to having a YouTube channel.As a creator, I'm trying to make sense of why my video "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" did better than usual. Should I even be trying to analyze the success or just smile and get back to work?https://youtu.be/hjeYYDlCF8g😎 ABOUT ME:Hi. I'm Scott McLemore, a drummer and composer living way up north in Iceland. I make Keep the Flow every week that look under the hood of the creative process to keep our creative engines humming.You can listen to my music here: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comAnd follow me for FREE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/scottmclemore🎙️ ALL THE GEAR:Audio:Røde Podmic USB: https://amzn.to/44TtDJrFocusrite Vocaster 2: https://amzn.to/3WRla7HHollyland Lark M2: https://amzn.to/3Sl1ia3Lighting:Amran P60x: https://amzn.to/4dUfekgWeeylite S05: https://amzn.to/3RnnzUbVideo:iPhone 13 Pro: https://amzn.to/47kJi5J📓 Research:Audible: https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuBlinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join my free weekly email The Interval for a rundown of inspiration and updates: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comWhen we get so close to our creative work, we can lose perspective. It’s good to have someone who can take an unbiased look at your work. Sometimes we miss things that seem obvious to others. We all make mistakes. Allowing someone you trust to give you constructive criticism shouldn’t mean less confidence for you, just that you’re human.The patron who helped show me the light was Anika Lacerte who make beautiful print work. Check out her designs here: http://thehandcraftedstory.com/And follow me for FREE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/scottmclemore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sign up for my FREE weekly email The Interval for inspiration and updates: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comBy becoming more intentional with something we do naturally, it can change the way we look at the world and how we create. In this episode I take examples from Prince covering Radiohead, Steve Martin's book Born Standing Up and Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon.BOOKS:Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon https://amzn.to/3WJwnVXBorn Standing Up by Steve Martin https://amzn.to/3AyJXErABOUT ME:Hi. I'm Scott McLemore, a drummer and composer living way up north in Iceland. I make Keep the Flow every week that look under the hood of the creative process to keep our creative engines humming.You can listen to my music here: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comBecome a part of my family of patrons for FREE: https://patreon.com/scottmclemore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can sometimes get into endless debates with ourselves about the next step in our creative process. My own overthinking is usually based in fear or perfectionism and leads directly to inaction.This week on Keep the Flow I get into how all creatives could learn a lot from improvisers and athletes. Learning to make decisions on the fly can get us over the hurdles we set up for ourselves.Follow me on Patreon for free:https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreWatch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/h-Sz11ZJb7I Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join my weekly email The Interval where I share what's inspiring me and what I'm up to: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comIf you feel like you’ve been hovering around the same place in your creativity for longer than you would like; if you feel like your creative career has plateaued, this one’s for you. This week on Keep the Flow we look at the idea of What Got You Here Won't Get You There as applied to creatives. At the intersection of creativity and productivity, when we start to think of our creativity as a business sometimes what we ascribe to our success that has brought us to this point is maybe the wrong approach now or just not enough to get us to the next level in our careers. If you feel open to talking about what 3 actions you think you should take to get out of the roundabout, please leave me a comment over on the YouTube version:https://youtu.be/hjeYYDlCF8g------------------------------------------------------Keep the Flow is hosted by Scott McLemore, a drummer and composer living way up north in Iceland. It looks under the hood of the creative process in order to keep our creative engines humming.Join my growing community on Patreon for early access to podcast episodes and bonus material. https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreBooks mentioned:What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith:https://amzn.to/3WBayrTSlow Productivity by Cal Newport:https://amzn.to/3LZgbLfThe music of Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs:https://sunnagunnlaugs.bandcamp.com/album/becoming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when we change our perspective, when we flip the subject upside down, when we entertain the notion that things could be different?This week on Keep the Flow we look at how artists and creators can flip the script on themselves and enrich their work and their authenticity.How do you think about authenticity?Please leave me a comment on the YouTube version:https://youtu.be/J1oDHvrjlgoWant to join my growing community of patrons? Right this way:https://patreon.com/scottmclemore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re putting off creating because of something you think you need to do or buy first, this one’s for you. This week on Keep the Flow I'm tackling the pitfall of putting off our creative pursuits because somehow we feel like the conditions are not ideal.I'm using myself as an example since I'm away from home and trying to keep up with the podcast and YouTube channel while still being "on vacation" and spending time with my family. It's tricky, but I think I found a happy medium.Please leave me a comment on the YouTube version:https://youtu.be/elTGi7mRoq0If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreDeals:Free Trail on Riverside.fm: https://riverside.scottmclemore.com70% OFF Blinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.comAbout me:Patreon: https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreMusic: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comNewsletter - The Interval: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comAll the gear:Audio:Røde Podmic USB: https://amzn.to/44TtDJrFocusrite Vocaster 2: https://amzn.to/3WRla7HHollyland Lark M2: https://amzn.to/3Sl1ia3Lighting:Amran P60x: https://amzn.to/4dUfekgWeeylite S05: https://amzn.to/3RnnzUbVideo:iPhone 12 mini: https://amzn.to/3KiFYgEResearch:Audible: https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuBlinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Short but sweet. This was a quick 'n' dirty recording I did while visiting in Virginia.We get into the idea of quitting a creative outlet. I tell the story of my brush with quitting, how I found my way back and ultimately how we, as creatives, need to figure out a way to function in this world that allows us to survive financially and thrive creatively.f you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreDeals:Free Trail on Riverside.fm: https://riverside.scottmclemore.com70% OFF Blinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.comAbout me:Patreon: https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreMusic: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comNewsletter - The Interval: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comAll the gear:Audio:Røde Podmic USB: https://amzn.to/44TtDJrFocusrite Vocaster 2: https://amzn.to/3WRla7HHollyland Lark M2: https://amzn.to/3Sl1ia3Lighting:Amran P60x: https://amzn.to/4dUfekgWeeylite S05: https://amzn.to/3RnnzUbVideo:iPhone 12 mini: https://amzn.to/3KiFYgEResearch:Audible: https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuBlinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.com#creativity #bored #boredom #mindfulness #mindfulcreativity #stillness #escapism #technology #dopamine #dopaminedetox #art #artist #podcast #creators #softskills #iceland #icelandic #productivity #music #musician #drummer #drums #neuroscience #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bored? Good. This week on Keep the Flow we look at 3 ways we can leverage boredom to unleash our imagination, curiosity and hone our problem solving skills. Let's all get bored!If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonBooks mentioned:Sacred Rest by Saundra Dalton-Smith, MDPodcasts mentioned:Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr. KDeals:Free Trail on Riverside.fm: https://riverside.scottmclemore.com70% OFF Blinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.comAbout me:Patreon: https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreMusic: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comNewsletter - The Interval: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comAll the gear:Audio:Røde Podmic USB: https://amzn.to/44TtDJrFocusrite Vocaster 2: https://amzn.to/3WRla7HLighting:Amran P60x: https://amzn.to/4dUfekgWeeylite S05: https://amzn.to/3RnnzUbVideo:iPhone 12 mini: https://amzn.to/3KiFYgEResearch:Audible: https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuBlinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you ever feel like your self-worth is tied to your creative successes and failures, this episode is for you.This week we explore the creative's ego, process vs. results, fixed vs. growth mindset and 5 ways to hop off the Ego-Coaster.™As I mentioned in this episode, I've been listening to Steve Martin's book Born Standing Up on Audilble. If you'd like to get a 30 day free trial of Audible goto: https://audible.scottmclemore.comDeals:Free Trail on Riverside.fm: https://riverside.scottmclemore.com70% OFF Blinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.comBooks mentioned:Creative Confidence by David and Tom KelleyMindset by Carol DweckABOUT ME:Patreon: https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreMusic: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comNewsletter - The Interval: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comALL THE GEAR:Audio:Røde Podmic USB: https://amzn.to/44TtDJrFocusrite Vocaster 2: https://amzn.to/3WRla7HLighting:Amran P60x: https://amzn.to/4dUfekgWeeylite S05: https://amzn.to/3RnnzUbVideo:iPhone 12 mini: https://amzn.to/3KiFYgEResearch:Audible: https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuBlinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be easy to misplace your priorities and forget why we're even putting the time and energy into this whole creativity thing at all. This week on Keep the Flow, I get into the big WHY behind all of our efforts and struggles. Do we need to create? Is necessity really the mother of invention and if so, should we not be asking invention - who's your daddy?Examples from Charles and Ray Eames as well as my own work show us what some of the motivations are for all our efforts.Free Trial on Riverside.fm: https://riverside.scottmclemore.com70% OFF Blinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.comABOUT ME:Patreon: https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreMusic: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comNewsletter - The Interval: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comALL THE GEAR:Audio:Røde Podmic USB: https://amzn.to/44TtDJrFocusrite Vocaster 2: https://amzn.to/3WRla7HLighting:Amran P60x: https://amzn.to/4dUfekgWeeylite S05: https://amzn.to/3RnnzUbVideo:iPhone 12 mini: https://amzn.to/3KiFYgEResearch:Audible: https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuBlinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Keep the Flow, we get into the idea of being able to choose our thoughts as creative people.Ideas are a kind of thought, so to get good at dealing with our ideas we have to get good at dealing with our thoughts. We look at the relationship between cognitive flexibility and brain plasticity and what impact our environment has on our mental bandwidth.Put your thinking caps on.70% OFF Blinkist: https://blinkist.scottmclemore.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreMusic: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comNewsletter - The Interval: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comALL THE GEAR:Audio:Røde Podmic USB: https://amzn.to/44TtDJrFocusrite Vocaster 2: https://amzn.to/3WRla7HLighting:Amran P60x: https://amzn.to/4dUfekgWeeylite S05: https://amzn.to/3RnnzUbVideo:iPhone 12 mini: https://amzn.to/3KiFYgEResearch:Audible: https://amzn.to/3ulKRBu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Keep the Flow we get into the balancing act of hard skills vs. soft skills: knowing how to do a thing vs. knowing why we do the thing.There are many ways to look at this equation as applied to creativity. Let's traverse the rabbit-hole together, shall we?Patreon: https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreMusic: https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comNewsletter - The Interval: https://subscribe.scottmclemore.comAudio:Røde Podmic USB: https://amzn.to/44TtDJrFocusrite Vocaster 2: https://amzn.to/3WRla7HLighting:Amran P60x: https://amzn.to/4dUfekgWeeylite S05: https://amzn.to/3RnnzUbVideo:iPhone 12 mini: https://amzn.to/3KiFYgEResearch:Audible: https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuBlinkist: http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So boring! But is repetition useful to creatives?This week we get into how we can harness the power of repetition to make our ideas more impactful, digestible and manufacture expectations... which we can then defy.(The photo is from inside Harpa in Reykjavik, showing the intricate pattern of Ólafur Elíasson's design.)Catch up on Hiking with Penny over at my Patreon. Follow for free or pick a tier for as little as $1 a month for early access to episodes, extended interviews and bonus content.https://patreon.com/scottmclemoreMy music is on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comMy newsletter, The Interval is here:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I explore the idea of infusing ourselves into our creative work... and how to figure out who we actually are creatively?Videos mentioned:David Carson at Fabrica: https://youtu.be/KugSqW6FDRQJohn Cusak in Say Anything: https://youtu.be/Pvuv2sn5fDQIf you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist with my link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I get into the feeling of having lost our mojo. Why this happens. Can we prevent it? And what we can do to get it back.Trigger warning: Episode mentions slow cooked pork.Videos mentioned:BBC - Mondrian with Jason Moran: https://youtu.be/05KLW-xsoxENetflix - Abstract with Christof Niemann: https://youtu.be/q_k8fVNzbGULive in Reykjavik - [Free Download]https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.com/album/the-multiverse-live-in-reykjav-kIf you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonTour dates for Sunna Gunnlaugs Trio:http://sunnagunnlaugs.comTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist with my link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I interview pianist, composer, teacher and Zen Buddhist priest, Ástvaldur Zenki Traustason. We talk about his approach to the internal critic, how Zen influences the way he plays and the role of humor in Zen Buddhism.Ástvaldur's links:https://www.zen.is/https://www.zenki.is/His grandparents on Spotify:https://songwhip.com/leikbraedurIf you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonBooks recommended by Ástvaldur:Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu SuzukiMusic mentioned:Sacred Hymns by Keith JarrettTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist with my link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I get into the enormous question of "what do we want?" as creative people, the impact of social media and the importance of having a mission statement.Links to relevant videos:Jeff Goldblum on Colbert: https://youtu.be/hbnUGrtzcLc?si=ClyBQANHDCqM3TcL&t=173David Bowie interview: https://youtu.be/JRtZc_Nmo5w?si=o8mZdIpLI5TggFVYJack Conte at SXSW: https://youtu.be/5zUndMfMInc?si=dluYbMpNoLbMsbjMLinks to my audio gear:Røde PodMic USB: https://amzn.to/3Q008znRøde PodMic: https://amzn.to/3VQ2cxLFocusrite Vocaster 2: https://amzn.to/3JhDsXHIf you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 2nd interview of this podcast, I'm joined by Pat Rosario, known on Instagram as numberfoursofttaco.She's an artist and printmaker living in Tennessee.This is also the first episode that was captured on video, so why not make a YouTube channel?https://youtu.be/K1rlUnGASAAPat's links:https://www.instagram.com/numberfoursofttaco/https://www.etsy.com/shop/thepatpressIf you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist with my link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pure imagination ain't just for Willie Wonka. In this episode we look at how we can use this powerful tool to inspire new ideas.If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonBooks I recommend:Show Your Work by Austin KleonThe Creative Act by Rick RubinCheck tour dates for Sunna Gunnlaugs Trio:http://sunnagunnlaugs.comTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist with my link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we get into the things that get in our way, that completely derail us, or even that just annoy us or make us angry - and how we can turn them to our advantage and use them to power our best work.If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonVideos mentioned:Michael Cain - Use the DifficultyPodcasts mentioned:Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso on Apple PodcastsWorking it Out with Mike BirbigliaMusic mentioned:Oppenheimer Original Soundtrack by Ludwig GöranssonAngel Song by Kenny WheelerStrange Fruit by Billie HolidayShostakovich Under Stalin’s Shadow by Andris Nelsons and Boston Symphony OrchestraTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be more like Penny, my dog. Instead of panicking when we are in unfamiliar territory - take a big long sniff.In this episode we get into how to embrace the chance to explore something new and how to prepare for the unexpected.If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonBooks mentioned:Show Your Work by Austin KleonTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to the newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we keep showing up even when we don't feel like it? And how do we know when we actually need a break - as opposed to just being lazy?If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonBooks mentioned in this episode:Atomic Habits by James ClearShow Your Work by Austin KleonNess Labs overview of Creative BurnoutTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist with my link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we'll look at the role of meaning in art, and 6 ways to harness ambiguity to create engaging work that allows for multiple interpretations.If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonBooks mentioned in this episode:The Age of Insight by Eric KandelPodcasts mentinoed in this episode:Creative Pep Talk with Andy J. PizzaVideos mentioned in this episode:How Your Brain Finishes PaintingsTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist with my link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first of hopefully many interviews on Keep the Flow, I'm joined by drummer and composer Emre Kartari. Topic range from his journey from Ankara, Turkey to his creative process to how he draws inspiration from film and much more.If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonEmre's website:https://www.emrekartari.com/Emre's music:Perpetual AnxietyOriginOther music mentioned in this episode:The Seasons by David LiebmanThe Seasons Reflected by David LiebmanLive at the Lighthouse 1 by Elvin JonesLive at the Lighthouse 2 by Elvin JonesThe Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon by John SurmanUpon Reflection by John SurmanTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist with my link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative decision making: How to trust your feelings over external indicatorsHere's a story of when I first started driving to illustrate how we can sometimes put too much stock in external indicators instead of trusting our gut.If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonBooks mentioned in this episode:Creative Confidence by Tom and David KellyTry Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuTry Blinkist with my link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I offer some tips for making a living with our creative abilities and fill you in on some of my back story. Like dropping out of high school to go on the road with a rock band and working as a designer in New York.Photo used in episode art by Sam Dan Truong. Instagram: @samtruong02If you'd like to join the growing family of Patrons, right this way:Join my PatreonBooks mentioned in this episode:The Creative Act by Rick RubinNow is Better by Stefan SagmeisterThe Long Tail by Chris AndersonPodcasts mentioned in this episode:Design Matters with Debbie MillmanLlisten to my music:http://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comJoin the free newsletter:http://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Productivity and creativity are like yin and yang. We need both to do our work. This episode looks at 5 ways to use productivity to supercharge our creative workflows.Try Blinkist with my affiliate link:http://blinkist.o6eiov.net/ZdvkYRTry audiobooks with Audible:https://amzn.to/3ulKRBuBooks mentioned in this episode:The Creative Act by Rick Rubin https://amzn.to/3SlRGehListen to my music on Bandcamp:https://scottmclemore.bandcamp.comSubscribe to my newsletter The Interval:https://subscribe.scottmclemore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.