Unpacking an Overcomplicated Project
07/22/24 • 18 min
This is an audio only episode in the efforts of simplifying! Let's explore why a creative project can become over-complicated – because sometimes something that seems like perfectionism is actually just a lack of planning and perspective. Here's a framework for keeping things simple and breaking big visions into stackable achievements.
Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast (Resources links below)
In This Episode:
01:56 The Joy of Visioning and Brainstorming
03:55 Embracing the Growth Mindset
06:13 The Minimum Viable Product Approach
09:04 Overcoming Perfectionism and Attachment
12:09 Taking Action and Simplifying
Resources:
This is an audio only episode in the efforts of simplifying! Let's explore why a creative project can become over-complicated – because sometimes something that seems like perfectionism is actually just a lack of planning and perspective. Here's a framework for keeping things simple and breaking big visions into stackable achievements.
Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast (Resources links below)
In This Episode:
01:56 The Joy of Visioning and Brainstorming
03:55 Embracing the Growth Mindset
06:13 The Minimum Viable Product Approach
09:04 Overcoming Perfectionism and Attachment
12:09 Taking Action and Simplifying
Resources:
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Standout Photos on Your Website
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Subscribe at https://buildwithmaple.com/super-connectors-podcast
(Handout links below)
In This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to the studio at Duluth Creative
01:54 The Importance of Working with a Photographer
04:08 How to Work with a Photographer
06:32 How to Choose the Right Photographer
08:13 Types of Photos for Your Website
16:28 Final Thoughts and Resources
Episode Resources:
- Photography Checklist: https://buildwithmaple.notion.site/Website-Photography-Checklist-22876be39eea4deab52f4c533af71233?pvs=4
- Jeska Jane Photography - https://jeskajanephotography.mypixieset.com/Headshots/
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In This Episode
01:11 The Importance of Websites
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10:24 Building a Minimum Viable Website
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