Late Nights with Trav and Los

What do you do when you are not inspired?

Episode Summary

Based on a discussion he had with his 4 year old, Travis hosts a show on the topic of working while feeling uninspired.

Episode Notes

1. Break it down

• Make a list of the small parts of your project.
• Anthony Trollope, a 19th century writer said “A small daily task… will beat the labour of spasmodic hercules"
• Do anything to move the ball. Don’t end the day having done nothing to progress your work.

2. Rely on your preparation

• Day work and Night work
• leave your work half finished and now all you have to do is complete your idea.

3. Get a ritual

• Woody Allen famously said “80% of success is showing up”
• put your shoes on
• loses idea of a token.

4. Harness the power of Frequency

• frequency makes starting easier
• frequency keeps ideas fresh
• frequency keeps the pressure off
• frequency sparks creativity
• frequency nurtures frequency

5. Prune the branches

• Eventually the new branches will steal resources from the initial branches. Eventually the entire vine will succumb to systemic mediocrity.
• Cut out anything that is not essential

We don't have the luxury of inspiration. Inspiration is a nice companion on our journey to brilliance, but it is not a necessary companion at the beginning of the journey. Inspiration tends to join you when you are already on your way.

• Todd Henry