Letters About Habits
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121 / Goals vs Systems (Part II)
How I use systems to power my creative work and be productive and fulfilled.
• 5 minute read
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067 / The Sketchbook Problem
Sketchbooks are supposed to be a place for creative freedom. But rarely feel like that. A very long post with lots of pictures!
• 10 minute read
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054 / Rock, Chalk and Ink
You share your advice on keeping a daily sketchbook practice and I try to do some simple drawing exercises.
• 3 minute read
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046 / Residency
Artists residencies are a great way to find focus - but you don’t have to wait to be invited to one!
• 2 minute read
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045 / Goals vs Systems
A radical rethink of how to achieve your goals, thanks to James Clear’s new book Atomic Habits
• 2 minute read
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023 / A Vague Haze of Malaise
I’ve been feeling depressed lately and I wonder if it’s connected to how much time I make for myself to create.
• 2 minute read
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017 / Practicing Scales
Some practical advice on how filmmakers can build a daily practice habit that improves their craft.
• 6 minute read