The 10 Tips on How to Succeed in Creative Industries

1. Introduction: More than 13 hours spent daily on creative work like Balzac. Precisely 15 beans in a morning. Cup of caffe like Beto, and sitting around naked every morning, whatever the weather like Frank Linn. No, I've got a better way how to succeed in your creative career. Hello, my name is Thomas and I'm a podcaster with background in film and visual effects. In my podcast called Produced by I interview creative people who share their stories, Shagles, advice and more. They come from various backgrounds, careers, levels of expertise and types of art. From dozens of episodes, I distilled a list of key lessons where each tip comes from a different guest. Learning these skills is critical to stand out and increase your chances of succeeding. What's more, the information you receive? It's transferable so you can use it in other industries, areas of life, or different circumstances. Coming from a creative background, I know how competitive the industry is and how tough it can be to get in, no matter where you come from, how old you are. What's your level of expertise? Anyone can benefit from this? All you need is a pen and paper or anything where you can write loans. The class is divided into ten lessons. Each lesson expands on a specific tip and ideas on how to address it. As a class project, you develop your own action plan with the steps that you will undertake in order to succeed in your creative journey. Plus, it will give you a sense of direction, accountability, and peace of mind. Grab your pen and paper and get ready to chi the dream. 2. Class Project: There are some outliers, such as Victor Hugo who spent only 2 hours on creative work per day. Mozart, who slept only 5 hours per day. Or Dickens who spent 12 hours per day on miscellaneous activities. But most of us need to put your into practice to succeed. Which is why during the lessons, you will develop your own class project. It will be an action plan with specific on how to address the tips from the lessons. It can be shared as a simple dog PDF or you can use or your own creativity. It's up to you whether you choose only 15 or all of those. But needless to say, the more the better, try to do as many as you can. Plus you can see the example for inspiration and follow the provided template. This is a great way to prepare, know what to do, and find some peace of mind. It helps you not to feel overwhelmed and gives you a sense of direction. Personally, I wish I had done this when I was planning my own creative career. Remember to grab something for notes, pay attention, and start thinking about how to apply these points. Once your plan is ready, don't forget to share it in the project gallery. This way you can inspire others, keep yourself accountable, and primarily receive some helpful feedback. So prepare your notes. Get ready, and let's get into it. 3. Lesson 1 - Think Ahead: Do you know where you want to be in a few months, years, or decades? Do you have a plan? Have you prepared for that? Because you need to think ahead and start thinking about your career early. I know from my own experience that a lot of people underestimate it and leave it for the last moment. For example, start looking for a job after you finish your education, which unsurprisingly is too late. So if you haven't done so yet, take a moment and ask yourself, what's my dream job? How do I get there? What skills do I need? Keep asking yourself these questions to get as clear picture as you can. And do the research, browse, job posts, free descriptions, check requirements, and make yourself familiar with the position to be able to prepare from my own experience. I wish I had started planning earlier, in my third year at university, I began researching the options, developing skills, and sending the application. But there's always more that you can do so that you don't have any regrets later. So ask yourself what care positions are available. Is there a future for such a position? But most importantly, is that something that I would find, fulfilling, and enjoy. Write down a few steps you will undertake so that you get an idea of your ideal career. 4. Lesson 2 - Practice : How long could you spend studying in your free time? Do you read to improve yourself? Do you work on some specific skills to stand out? Because it's important to practice, such as reading, doing work, and studying in your free time. If you're a student, it's essential to do extra work outside of your curriculum. And if you're not a student, you need to work even harder to strengthen those skills. There are lots of resources so that you can find what works best for you, whether it's a book, podcast, private tutoring, or something else. What's more, you can often get that for free, Browse, Youtube, check, podcast, reach out to someone on Linkedin and more. You don't need to work on it 4 hours every day. But even a little work regularly helps. Just think of power of compounding. Imagine how much you can learn in a month or a year compared to someone who doesn't add any extra work. From my own experience, I was reading books related to filmmaking as I wanted to become a film producer. I've also practiced with relevant software and went to the library from time to time. However, I wish I had started doing that earlier to increase my chances even more. So get ready to do some extra work. What resources will I pick up too often? Will I practice? What specifically will I dive in to? Think of a few ways we can get at least a bit better every day. 5. Lesson 3 - Never Stop: How do you react when things don't go according to plan? Do you back off and give up? Or do you continue and find a solution because you should never stop and keep going? Despite the obstacles, sometimes we'll face unexpected barriers that stand in our way. But the way we react is what determines whether we succeed or lose. Try to change your mindset. And when something undesirable shows up, see it as an opportunity for improvement. Then when something happens, you will know that you can get through it. What's more, you'll improve your confidence, learn something new. And even my enjoy my experience, I faced such situations when we were filming and someone dropped at the last minute. When we were short on time and something fail, when someone you relied on didn't deliver what he promised I could continue. Try to change your mindset and ask yourself, how will I react when something unexpected happens? What positive can I get out of such a situation? How can I get out of this? As a winner? Write down a few strategies to make sure it's ready to handle it when it happens next time. 6. Lesson 4 - Network: Do you actively grow your network? Do you ask questions? Do you write notes down like now? Because you should make contacts and broaden your network. Also, don't forget to ask questions and write notes. The importance of networking is one of the most frequent pieces of advice I've ever heard. And we'll continue hearing. Maybe it's even the most important one, because you never know who might help you in future, who you might need, who might know, someone you want to speak with, and so on. But how to network, It's simple. Speak with people, be interested and ask them questions. We're often scared to talk to strangers, but mostly there's no reason to be. I bet you can recall an example when you were afraid to speak with someone. But after doing so, it was completely fine. I can come up with countless examples. When there's something in your mind, just ask. People are mostly happy to see the interest. It makes you stand out. And they might even remember Del, Don't forget to write it down. You'll remember that. And want me to repeat yourself. This is also something that I wish I had started doing earlier, I did some networking, but wish I had done more. So don't make the same mistake and ask yourself, who's the person I like to know and connect to? How can I reach out to them? Do I have something for No taking prepared. Don't underestimate it to make sure that you're ready for the next time. 7. Lesson 5 - Dream Big: Do you know what you want to achieve in the next months, years, or decades? Are you actively working on it? Do you think your goals are attainable because you shouldn't drink big and don't be afraid of big goals. Let's be honest. We all have certain milestones that we want to have. Whether it's the job position, perfect summer body, new skill, or something different. But how big are your goals? Are they big enough to motivate you and keep working on it? There's a great vote that perfectly conveys this idea. Shoot for the move. Even if you miss you land among the stars. The main point is that even if fail to it a big goal, you might still get much further than if you were pursuing a small goal. From my own experience, I wanted to become a film producer, which is a very long term we call that takes a lot of steps. I haven't become a producer, but started a role that could get me there. But what if I gave up in the beginning thinking it was impossible? Don't be afraid of big goals and shoot for the moon. Where do I want to be in a few months, years or decades? Is the goal big enough? Keep me motivated to work on it. What are the steps to get the reflect on this question. An idea where you want to be in the future. 8. Lesson 6 - Enjoy the Journey: Whatever you were working towards. Do you actually enjoy the journey or are you just waiting for the outcome, hoping it will satisfy you? Which one do you think would be more beneficial for you? I pretty sure you guess right, that it's to enjoy the journey. Despite that, we all sometimes find ourselves guilty of this. But instead of mindlessly chasing the target, try to be more present in the process. When you work, slow down and take pleasure in what you're doing. From my own experience, I can relate to this while being at university. I think we all are doing the required work while awaiting when we finally graduate and become professionals. When you catch yourself doing the task mindlessly like a robot, try to pause and be more present. But looking back, these are the years that created the best memories, friendships you created, teachers, you met fun while working together and more. I bet you not only enjoy that more, but might learn faster and remember that better. This also links to another lesson that I decided to skip, as it was very similar. It was to enjoy the present moment. When working on your next task, ask yourself, am I being present now? How can I benefit from it by paying more attention? Do I want to remember this in the future? No doubt. A few strategies on how to address it for the next le. 9. Lesson 7 - Stay Open: Are you open to new opportunities? Do you actively try new things? How do you react when something unexpected shows up? It's important to keep an open mind because we never know what that might bring. Maybe a new career opportunity, life changing contact, or completely different point of view. We often stay in our comfort zone where we feel safe and confident. But by staying there for too long and rejecting any new opportunities, we might miss out a lot. This tip also resembles another one that I decided to skip as it conveyed a similar idea, which is to seize the opportunity. I bet you can recall an unforgettable experience, a great acquaintance, or a new skill that was a result of something unbarred from my own experience. I can relate to this When I was entering my professional career, I was always said to become a filmmaker in the traditional film industry. However, thanks to being open to opportunities, I discovered an amazing world of Fs. Ask yourself these questions to embark on new adventures. How do I act when something unexpected shows up? My open to new opportunities? What I might be missing out on by sticking only to the way things are. Think about these questions to seize the opportunity when it shows up. 10. Lesson 8 - Spotlight Effect: How do you feel when you're in a group of people? What's your reaction when you're meant to perform in front of them? Do you feel like everyone is watching you? The spotlight effect might change the way you think about this. This is one of the biggest misconceptions and I'm sure that we've all experienced that. Something awkward happens and you think everyone saw it. But usually it's far from the truth. The spotlight effect refers to our tendency to think that whenever we do something or something happens to us, everyone is watching. But guess what? People have their own lives, worries and interest in reality. People rarely can. And yes, I can think of countless examples when something awkward happened, and I thought that everyone saw it better not to expand here, or vice versa. I saw something happening to someone else. But what? It's not a big deal, it can happen to anyone. When you're in such a situation, try to pause and look around. Do I think everyone is watching me? Do they have a reason to watch me? And if they do, does that matter? Write on a few notes to remind yourself when this occurs. 11. Lesson 9 - Work Extra: When you're expected to deliver something, do you do just what's required or do you do a little extra to exceed the expectations? What would be the benefits if you did a bit more? Just do a little extra to exceed the expectations. Understandably, this cannot be applied to all the scenarios. But usually there's something you can do to stand out, whether it's polishing your job application, shining on your first day at work, or doing extra research for homework. I know it's easy. And the task itself can be open, very demanding on its own. But what if you try? I can guarantee that you will be remembered, become more liable, or make great first impression. Someone may help you in exchange. In the future, you learn something new or start enjoying that even more From my own experience, I remember when we were meant to develop our professional portfolio at university. Personal website was optional, but I did it anyway, years later. I'm glad I did it as I didn't have to start from scratch afterwards. So think about your own situation. What are the areas where I can do something extra to exceed the expectations? How will I react when I'm supposed to deliver something next hour? What am I working on? And can provide more, no doubt, a few ways, how to stand out with your next task. 12. Lesson 10 - Be Patient: Are you putting in work before making the next big step? Are you actually improving yourself to make sure you're ready when the time comes or do you jump straight into it no matter what? I believe that patience and sufficient preparation are something we are sometimes struggle with, whether it's with your career education or hobbies. But when it comes to your career, don't be afraid to take some time to actually prepare for the next big time. This can be working on a specific skill, learning new software, or doing proper research, as I've mentioned. I also struggle with this from time to time. But for example, when I was applying for my very first job, I took time and prepared in advance, added proper research, tried to master skills, and prepared as much as I could. Try not to rush it, do your homework, and who knows. Maybe that would help me in the end. Put time into it because I'm sure it will pale. Work on your patients and ask yourself, am I patient and putting in work? What else can I do to increase the chances? Wouldn't I be better off if I took some time to prepare better, brainstorm some reminders to be more patient and prepared for the next time. 14. Conclusion: Did you know that Frida Calo never went to formal art school? That Mangog was almost entirely self taught or that co, lack any formal art education. These are just a few stories to inspire and motivate you from your own creative journey. But primarily be congratulate that you've made it so far. Thanks a lot for taking this class and I sincerely hope that it will help you on your journey. Don't be afraid to pursue your dreams. I believe that nothing is holding you back. So fingers crossed. Remember, the more points that you try to address, the higher the chances of success. Don't underestimate it and do your homework. If there's one thing I hope you take from this class, then it's not to be afraid to pursue your dreams no matter how big they are and what others tell you. Don't forget to post your class project to the gallery. Receive some useful feedback, inspire others, and keep yourself accountable. If you want to find out more, please listen to the podcast and feel free to get in touch with me. I would also appreciate it if you could leave review so that I know what I could do better. Thanks again and fingers crossed.