The Creative Life
Two decades in music and film — I write weekly on creativity, overcoming blocks, and carving out a life in the arts. Resident artist at Berlin’s Mahalla — a global home for creative misfits and makers.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 213 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 11 days ago |
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Hard Work Isn't the Enemy — Why You Do It Is
“The Creative Life” - exploring the tension between content creation and making art
In Short: Why I work as hard as any hustler — for the opposite reason. On art, the grind, and protecting the space to actually live.
Substack System: I u...
The Cost of the Myth You're Living
The Creative Life” - exploring the tension between content creation and making art
0. The Invitation
When you set out on a creative project you have no idea what’s before you.
Humans being human, we desperately want to contro...
One Clear Purpose Per Day
The Creative Life” - exploring the tension between content creation and making art
Dear friends,
Most of us are overwhelmed. Of course, we make it harder for ourselves by chasing too many things at once.
I am no different — and I write...
Work∞Life Balance - WTF?!
The Creative Life” - exploring the tension between content creation and making art
In Short: A week launching a business — diary style.
Substack System: I use this tracker daily — comment “YES” and I’ll send it for free
On My Radar: —...
Introducing "The Substack Workstation"
Dear friends,
Five months ago I developed a nodule on my voice. After working so hard on the new album, it was a devastating start to the new year.
It did, though, give me some time to think. I had been writing about the tension between a...
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