EP #34: Content, Creativity, and Commerce with Craig Burgess
Craig Burgess is a designer, author, podcaster, and—most importantly—an extremely interesting person. He is also one of the most prolific content creators you will come across on the web today, having made it a lifestyle to create something every single day.
He dropped so many gems in this episode as we talked about how to tap into unlimited creativity, why he spent 2020 changing his mindset from small town to global, and why he has made it a habit to create—and share—something every day. This episode will no doubt inspire you to join the “creator community,” create something of your own, and shout it from the rooftops for the world to hear.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
How Craig sets goals that eventually become habits.
How he initially got into Brazilian Jujitsu.
What it was like growing up in a small town in the UK.
The common thing that blocks people from sharing their knowledge.
How to create an asset in minutes every day.
The only differentiator between those who are seen as experts and those who are unknown.
Why it’s important to promote yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“I come back to making something every day for me, rather than for anybody else, and the side effects of that are sometimes growth, but it’s all about personal growth more than anything else.” - Craig Burgess
“I switched from a small town mindset to a global mindset.” - Craig Burgess
“If you are not creating content, nobody will find you.” - Craig Burgess
Resources In Today's Episode:
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell