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Film Pro Productivity & Success Carter Ferguson
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A solo productivity podcast presented by veteran film professional Carter Ferguson. If you are a creative person and would like to become more efficient and effective in your life and work, and ultimately happier, then this is the show for you.
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UNLEASHING YOUR EXPONENTIAL POTENTIAL: THE POWER OF YOU SQUARED part 2 #158
Explore the ground breaking concepts from Price Pritchett's book, You Squared. Discover the high-velocity formula for multiplying your personal effectiveness and achieving quantum leaps in performance. Unlock the secrets to breakthrough success and unleash your true potential with insights from this transformative book. Part 2 of 4
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity
CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact
INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler
Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.
Twitter: Disruptive_Ltd
Website: janetbutler.co.uk
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The ScareScotland Talent Agency.
ScareScotland Talent Agency provides uniquely talented performers to the film, television, and Live action industry. Including creature actors, stand-ins, and classic horror characters for events.
www.scarescotland.co.uk
Thanks:
A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: x.jonaz@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A -
UNLEASHING YOUR EXPONENTIAL POTENTIAL: THE POWER OF YOU SQUARED Part 1 #157
Explore the ground breaking concepts from Price Pritchett's book, You Squared. Discover the high-velocity formula for multiplying your personal effectiveness and achieving quantum leaps in performance. Unlock the secrets to breakthrough success and unleash your true potential with insights from this transformative book. Part 1 of 4
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity
CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact
INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler
Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.
Twitter: Disruptive_Ltd
Website: janetbutler.co.uk
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The ScareScotland Talent Agency.
ScareScotland Talent Agency provides uniquely talented performers to the film, television, and Live action industry. Including creature actors, stand-ins, and classic horror characters for events.
www.scarescotland.co.uk
Thanks:
A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: x.jonaz@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A -
5 KEY HABITS THAT DRIVE SUCCESS #156
In this episode, I share how daily routines have shaped my career trajectory and become powerful tools for unlocking creative potential. Join me as I explore strategies that go beyond raw talent and industry connections, and learn how to harness them for success.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity
CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact
INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg
QUOTES:
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." AristotleMotivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." Jim Ryun
"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." Albert Einstein
"Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results. A 1% improvement every day for a year results in a 37 times better version of yourself by the end of the year. The power of habit is remarkable." James ClearEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler
Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.
Twitter: Disruptive_Ltd
Website: janetbutler.co.uk
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: PETRA KOLB
***Please check out my friend Stephen's new show the FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST
Thanks:
A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: x.jonaz@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A -
THE EXHAUSTED MIND - MANAGING DECISION FATIGUE #155
In this episode, I discuss the all-too-familiar struggle of decision fatigue – the deteriorating quality of decisions made after a long day of choice-making. Whether it's small choices or major ones, each decision takes a toll on our mental energy. I examine the daily impact of decision fatigue, citing real-world examples, and provide actionable strategies to help you overcome this productivity roadblock. Listen now to regain control over your decision-making process and find the balance you need for a happier life.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity
CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact
INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg
QUOTES:
"Your decision-making ability declines throughout the day. So, if you have something important to decide, do it early." - Robert Cialdini“Nothing can save you from your fatigued mind.” Isaiah Hankel"Feeling overwhelmed is a natural part of life. It’s how you deal with it that makes the difference." - Michelle Richmond"Mental energy is the world’s hottest commodity. People are going to try and steal it, drain it, and suck it up every second you’re awake. Yet very few of us protect it. Very few of us know how." Isaiah Hankel
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Janet L Butler
Executive Producer at Disruptive Film and Audio Productions Ltd.
Twitter: Disruptive_Ltd
Website: janetbutler.co.uk
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: PETRA KOLB
Please check out my friend Stephen's new show the FIGHTS WITH FRIENDS PODCAST
Thanks:
A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: x.jonaz@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A -
THE DISCOVERABILITY PROBLEM #154
The Discoverability Problem in freelancing terms ultimately boils down to how effectively a freelancer can make themselves known and appealing in an environment where clients have a plethora of options.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity
CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact
INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg
QUOTES:
If you don't get noticed, you don't have anything. You just have to be noticed, but the art is in getting noticed naturally, without screaming or without tricks. Leo BurnettFindability precedes usability. In the alphabet and on the Web. You can’t use what you can’t find. Peter MorvilleNetworking is simply the cultivating of mutually beneficial, give-and-take, win-win relationships. It works best, however, when emphasizing the "give" part. Bob BurgFormula for success: underpromise and over-deliver. Tom PetersOpportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas A. Edison
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kris Sommerville of Frontline Kit UK. Uniform hire for TV and film.
www.frontlinekituk.com
Frontline Kit UK Premier police kit and uniform clothing provider.
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The Scarescotland Talent Agency.
Scarescotland Talent Agency provides uniquely talented performers to the film, television, and Live action industry. Including creature actors, stand-ins, and classic horror characters for events.
www.scarescotland.co.uk
Thanks:
A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: x.jonaz@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps://www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFwu-j5-xNJml2FtTrrB3A" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer... -
ANOTHER THREE PEARLS OF INVALUABLE WISDOM #153
Today I have three more pieces of advice for you to ponder and learn from.
A RISK IS THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR AN OPPORTUNITYSTOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERSPROBLEMS BELONG IN THE PROCESS
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmProProdPod
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/filmproproductivity
CONTACT: https://www.filmproproductivity.com/contact
INDIE FILM HUSTLE: https://indiefilmhustle.com/ifh-podcast-network-filmmaking-and-screenwriting/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqo0Zld2Lm2lJDpDh3GsuZg
QUOTES:
Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it. Agatha ChristieAct as if success is certain. Price PritchettIf you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. Jim RohnI took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees. Henry David ThoreauAdopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. Ralph Waldo EmersonDon't be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. Ralph Waldo EmersonProgress is made by trial and failure; the failures are generally a hundred times more numerous than the successes; yet they are usually left unchronicled. William RamsayProblems are guidelines, not stop signs! Robert H. SchullerFailure is not the opposite of success; it's part of success. Arianna Huffington
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Kris Sommerville of Frontline Kit UK. Uniform hire for TV and film.
www.frontlinekituk.com
Frontline Kit UK Premier police kit and uniform clothing provider.
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: The Scarescotland Talent Agency.
Scarescotland Talent Agency provides uniquely talented performers to the film, television, and Live action industry. Including creature actors, stand-ins, and classic horror characters for events.
www.scarescotland.co.uk
Thanks:
A Himitsu Music: Adventures by A HimitsuCommons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Music released by Argofox https://www.youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQEMusic provided by Audio Library https://www.youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 –––Contact the artist: x.jonaz@gmail.coma href="https://www.facebook.com/ahimitsuhttps:/www.twitter.com/ahimitsu1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...
Customer Reviews
Very inciteful podcast
Carter Ferguson is one of the best known names in the Scottish film industry. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, he generously passes on to listeners his advice and tips for succeeding in the film industry, where the path to the top can often be an uphill struggle. The Film Pro Productivity and Success Podcast should be in everyone’s favourites if you are looking to learn from the very best.
Episode 139 - 3 Absolute Pearlers 💪
Great episode and clearly explained! lesson 1 being my favourite. Quality over quantity. Can’t wait to revisit previous episodes and get as much knowledge in as I can from the brilliant podcaster and his years of experience. Keep em coming!
Like Blinkist for whole productivity strands
I’ve been following this podcast for a good while now and it’s really found it’s feet.
It’s not just for film people, but I think for anyone that is looking for hints, tips and strategies for life in generally to feel more focussed, in control and happier.
There are loads of bits I’ve picked up from what I’ve heard on it over the last couple of years that have helped me get better organised, and gain more of a sense of control at work. Many of these are now well imbedded in my daily life. There was also some great stuff at the start of the pandemic on stress, anxiety and pivoting to survive and make the most of the situation.
Most episodes take a productivity topic or strategy and break it down, with lots of detail from a huge range of sources. There is a lot of detail and research compared to some other shorter, more glib positivity self help podcasts. Here there are real world strategies, explored in some depth, with lots of great examples of how to actually apply some of the techniques.
Lately there have also been some really fascinating interviews with other productivity junkies that have some fascinating fresh perspectives.
Carter is also very listenable to and pretty frank and open about his own challenges in the past and how he’s used a lot if these techniques to manage them.
Well worth a listen for anyone interested in getting a greater sense of control in their lives, or just looking for productivity tips and signposts to other great podcasts and authors on the same subject.
Dive in to whatever episode sounds interesting to you and take it from there.