The Creative Adventure Podcast

Jon Jags Nee

An artists guide to modern freelancing, independence, and personal growth.

  1. 20H AGO

    100 Ways to be a Better Grown-Up Artist

    My Book: https://a.co/d/2MoMV6n00:00 Welcome to my life!02:20 1. Find what works for you02:26 2. Wake up02:40 3. Drink water02:45 4. Leave 3 hours before your first task02:55 5. Do one thing for yourself first04:36 6. Basic resets: teeth, bed, clothes04:40 7. No caffeine in the first hour04:46 8. Avoid overdoing caffeine05:05 9. No AI before noon05:12 10. Eat breakfast06:15 11. 12-hour dish rule06:35 12. Don’t check your phone immediately06:41 13. No video games before noon06:45 14. Turn morning energy into productive play07:17 15. Balance self-care and work07:29 16. Keep commute under 15 minutes07:45 17. Turn off notifications for deep work08:03 18. Do the hardest thing first08:08 19. Start work 60 min before meetings08:18 20. Drink more water08:23 21. Drink water before lunch08:34 22. No breakfast? Lunch at noon08:40 23. Eat a grown-up lunch09:25 24. Eat if you haven’t in 5 hours09:34 25. Get comfortable eating alone09:43 26. Eat with others weekly09:51 27. Lunch under $2010:03 28. Bring your lunch10:14 29. Don’t overextend lunch10:23 30. Avoid 2-hour lunches10:28 31. No caffeine after 2 PM10:32 32. Work through lunch if it saves time10:46 33. Schedule meetings after lunch10:58 34. Aim for 4 hours of focused work11:04 35. Use remaining time for low-urgency tasks11:16 36. Max 2 hours of meetings11:21 37. End the day with a cooldown11:29 38. Automate bills11:34 39. Pay car registration11:37 40. Pay rent11:38 41. Get bloodwork done11:42 42. Go to the dentist11:45 43. Go to the eye doctor11:48 44. Clear outstanding bills11:56 45. Get out of debt12:03 46. Clear life admin to focus12:09 47. Work on bigger projects12:19 48. Live below your means13:03 49. Invest in retirement13:16 50. Don’t buy dumb stuff13:19 51. Save 5% for guilt-free spending13:27 52. End work at a reasonable hour13:39 53. Shape work to allow self-care13:45 54. Exercise after work if needed13:50 55. Home gym or off-peak training14:06 56. Eat carbs before workouts if needed14:16 57. At 5 PM, think about dinner14:22 58. Cook for yourself (or others)14:38 59. Weekly date night14:53 60. No screens at dinner14:56 61. Be the one who reaches out15:09 62. Do dishes or follow the 12-hour rule15:16 63. Post-dinner activity that fills you up15:29 64. Short commutes enable skill-building15:44 65. Don’t overdo productive play15:56 66. Avoid default brain rot16:02 67. Skip productivity if stressed—still no brain rot16:14 68. Use the 5x rule for time/resources17:02 69. Minimize driving time17:19 70. End the day with something fun17:31 71. Say yes to spontaneity (with limits)17:44 72. Snack if hungry before bed18:22 73. Wind down with joy18:40 74. Use TV strategically for connection19:20 75. Sleep between 10–11 PM19:38 76. One tech-free night per week19:54 77. Sunday is reset day20:16 78. 6,000–10,000 steps daily20:33 79. Don’t weigh yourself daily20:48 80. Practice selective sobriety21:09 81. Ignore peer pressure21:21 82. Communicate intimacy needs empathetically21:30 83. Know your intimacy needs21:39 84. Have a therapist21:42 85. Have a coach21:46 86. Partner ≠ therapist21:50 87. You ≠ your partner’s therapist21:54 88. Have a best friend21:59 89. Be a best friend22:04 90. Do not murder22:07 91. Support your friends emotionally22:10 92. Don’t lend friends money22:13 93. Don’t borrow money from friends22:16 94. Did you do your best today? Try again tomorrow.22:35 95. Did you help someone today? Call a friend.22:44 96. No phones in the bedroom22:48 97. Can’t sleep? Wait it out22:52 98. Repeat tomorrow22:56 99. Break the rules23:02 100. There are no rules when you’re a grown-up23:09 I wrote a book—link in the description

    24 min
  2. 05/30/2025

    From Marvel to Epic: Michael Weissmueller's Journey Through Gaming

    Join us for an enlightening conversation with Michael Weissmueller, a seasoned veteran of the gaming industry whose career spans from journalism to Marvel Comics and ultimately to a prestigious role in business development at Epic Games. In this episode, Michael shares candid insights about his unconventional career path, the importance of relationship-building in the gaming industry, and his experience working at one of the world's leading game companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. His story is a masterclass in adaptability, knowing when to pivot, and the value of following opportunities that align with your interests. Show Notes: Timestamps:01:04:11 - Discussion about Epic Games culture01:04:17 - Impact of COVID on business development01:05:38 - Career reflections and achievements01:07:00 - Influence on others in the industry01:08:15 - Advice for newcomers Key Topics:Transition from journalism to gaming industryBusiness development at Epic GamesAdapting to industry changesCareer advice for aspiring gaming professionalsThe importance of networking and relationship building Resources Mentioned:Epic GamesUnreal EngineMajor gaming studios (League of Legends, Fortnite, World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto) Key Takeaways:Focus on major studios for job security and learningFind trusted partners who complement your skillsSuccess can come from following interesting opportunitiesThe importance of adaptability in the gaming industry

    1h 11m

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