Balanced Artist Rory Gardiner

Create like you’re going to fail. Not because we want you to, but because it gets you started. Achieving goals is fun for a few weeks, but the real win is who you become in order to achieve those goals. The Beatles were just white guys attempting to do Motown. They failed to hit their original target, but what we got as a result was a unique sound that hadn’t been produced before. By attempting to replicate their own version of something successful, they created an original take on an existin...

You sent in your questions on creativity and innovation and we got answers!QUESTION 1: I am a I lone wolf, do I need to collaborate? QUESTION 2: Can Creativity be learned, or am I screwed?QUESTION 3: I cant come up with new ideas, will I ever be innovative? QUESTION 4: Can you spark creativity, or is it a random and unpredictable "AHA moment" process?QUESTION 5: Does Creativity decline with age?…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedArtisthttps://...

In this episode we discuss creative agile. A collaborative way to se a project from start to finish.I used agile methodology while working in the software world. Instead of building and testing an entire project, it’s split into small iterations. The stakeholders, and the development teams take a collaborative approach, sharing ideas to build the system piece by piece. Setting time constraints on the project, but split it up into small intervals, so that we get the changes out the ...

The compound effect is a principle that small actions, when taken consistently over time, can lead to significant results. This can be applied to personal development, business, health, etc..But when it comes to creative work, Creative Compounding is the point in your creative career when results start showing up for all the previous work because of your one viral piece. In this episode, I’m going to break it down into 5 digestible chunks.…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhttps://...

What is most important when achieving success in a creative career? Mindset or Skillset?While skillset represents the technical prowess and proficiency in a particular craft, mindset embodies the attitudes, beliefs, and approaches that shape the creative process. In this episode, we'll explore the dynamic relationship between mindset and skillset, and how finding the right balance can unlock new levels of creative achievement for your projects.…………………………………………https://www.balancedartist.comhtt...

Today we sit down with Jack Cook – director of the highly anticipated directorial debut "The Private Eye", starring Matt Rife.In this episode, we discuss:-The importance of having a team, and surrounding yourself with people more talented than you-Balancing creative right brain, with business left brain-Avoid wasting your time, by only working with people with a track record-Working horizontal vs vertical. Instead of getting the biggest actors, get the best actors to elevate your project orga...