16 episodes
Real Talk with Gerard Longo Gerard Longo
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Quick-hitting insights, observations, and experiences from more than a decade in creative fields. We share the highs and lows, the triumphs and failures, and the composite human experience behind the creative journey.
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A Life of Purpose (Real Talk #15)
Sticking with a vision -- for weeks, months, and years -- is not for the faint of heart.
However, there is a life of purpose out there for you, and it will appear more readily the longer you see your passions through.
Want to dig deeper, one-on-one? Head to gerardlongo.net and let’s chat!
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A Real Talk on Life and Baseball (Real Talk #14)
Baseball season is underway, and it's a chance for the game's best players to continue building their legacies over the course of the next 162 games.
Those who fare the best? They're the same people who put care into their process and make adjustments, every single day. The same can be said for creative professionals.
Want to dig deeper, one-on-one? Head to gerardlongo.net and let’s chat!
Full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-ydP8_uyX1rKMx6OhY9WA3ox9IOuAzh
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ugwZUqWiitmB1QZ2DZOk9
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Using Social Media Intentionally (Real Talk #13)
The independent creative, in the 21st Century, is more in control than ever before, because of the communication tools that we have at our disposal.
Are you using these tools intentionally toward your goals?
Want to dig deeper, one-on-one? Head to gerardlongo.net and let’s chat!
Full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-ydP8_uyX1rKMx6OhY9WA3ox9IOuAzh
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ugwZUqWiitmB1QZ2DZOk9
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MjhjNDIwOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
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Comparison Will Steal Your Joy! (Real Talk #12)
It's easy to look on social media (or, to the media in general), see the ultra-successful people in your chosen industry, and feel a sense of inadequacy.
However, isn't it unfair to you, to compare the early stages of your creative endeavor to somebody's pinnacle?
Want to dig deeper, one-on-one? Head to gerardlongo.net and let’s chat!
Full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-ydP8_uyX1rKMx6OhY9WA3ox9IOuAzh
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ugwZUqWiitmB1QZ2DZOk9
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MjhjNDIwOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
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If You've Ever Felt Like It's Too Late... (Real Talk #11)
Here's a scenario: You're in your mid-20s. You're disenchanted with the 9-to-5 lifestyle, and you want to pursue a career in music. However, the people around you keep telling you that you're "too old" to start, and are pushing you toward their idea of stability.
Is it really too late to start?
Of course not.
Want to dig deeper, one-on-one? Head to gerardlongo.net and let’s chat!
Full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-ydP8_uyX1rKMx6OhY9WA3ox9IOuAzh
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ugwZUqWiitmB1QZ2DZOk9
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MjhjNDIwOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
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Dealing with Self-Doubt (Real Talk #10)
If you experience moments of self-doubt or fear, you're not alone. Tons of successful people -- including the people you might admire -- go through it every single day.
But... how does one push through moments of self-doubt?
Want to dig deeper, one-on-one? Head to gerardlongo.net and let’s chat!
Full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-ydP8_uyX1rKMx6OhY9WA3ox9IOuAzh
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ugwZUqWiitmB1QZ2DZOk9
Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80MjhjNDIwOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/realtalkgl