Episodes 196
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Sporadic
Since Sep 2018
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Are you a creative who wants to do more, create more, and live more? This is the podcast for you. Join 30-year film pro Carter Ferguson as he shares practical strategies and real-world insights to help you boost productivity, sharpen your focus, and achieve greater success. Discover how to streamline your creative process, build better habits, and unlock your full potential. 

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S15E190 THE UPS AND DOWNS OF USING AI IN A CREATIVE WORKFLOW #190

Apr 12, 2026 56m

AI is everywhere right now, but most of the conversation sits at the extremes.This episode looks at what actually happens when you try to use AI inside a real creative workflow.Based on a year of…

S15E189 HOW TO STOP WASTING TIME ON UNCLEAR THINKING #189

Apr 05, 2026 15m

Hard work isn’t usually the problem. Unclear thinking is.When ideas are vague, assumptions go unchallenged, and decisions drift, effort multiplies and momentum leaks away. In this episode, I break…

S15E188 THE BRUTAL TRUTH ABOUT TIME #188

Mar 29, 2026 19m

Time isn’t something you manage. It’s something you run out of.And most productivity advice avoids that truth because it’s uncomfortable. In this episode, I break down nine lessons from Oliver…

S15E187 BEAN SOUP THEORY: WHAT BATGIRL TEACHES ABOUT QUITTING PROJECTS #187

Mar 22, 2026 28m

When should you push through, and when is quitting the smarter move?This episode looks at Bean Soup Theory, a simple metaphor for why capable people stay stuck in projects that stopped making sense…

S15E186 STOP OVERSHARING & KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY #186

Mar 15, 2026 25m

Oversharing can feel like honesty, progress, even connection. But more often than not, it trades short-term relief for long-term problems we don’t see coming.In this episode, I look at why creatives…

S15E185 WHY BUSY CREATIVES SHOULD STUDY WARREN BUFFETT #185

Mar 08, 2026 20m

Busyness feels productive. It isn’t. Most of the time it’s just noise, distraction, and bad yeses stacking up over years.In this episode, I look at why doing more is often the thing that quietly…

S15E184 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: WHY NOT FINISHING THINGS IS COSTING YOU MORE THAN YOU THINK #184

Mar 01, 2026 23m

Unfinished business rarely looks dramatic. It looks sensible, cautious, even responsible. But beneath the surface, it quietly drains energy, attention, and belief. In this episode, I unpack why…

S15E183 FIVE LESSONS ABOUT LIFE AND TRUST WE CAN LEARN FROM THE TRAITORS #183

Feb 22, 2026 19m

Why do groups make bad decisions even when everyone involved is intelligent and well-intentioned?This episode uses The Traitors as a pressure test for real human behaviour. By stripping away…

S15E182 THE INTELLIGENCE TRAP: WHY SMART PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH PRODUCTIVITY Part 2 #182

Feb 15, 2026 21m

Why does knowing what to do still not translate into doing it?In part two of this two-part series, the focus shifts from diagnosing the intelligence trap to dealing with it. This episode looks at how…

S15E181 THE INTELLIGENCE TRAP: WHY SMART PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH PRODUCTIVITY Part 1 #181

Feb 08, 2026 17m

Why do smart, capable people struggle to follow through?In part one of a two-part series, this episode looks at the intelligence trap - the way thinking, analysis, and complexity can quietly replace…

S15E180 GETTING STUFF DONE with HIGH IMPACT ACTIONS #180

Feb 01, 2026 24m

In this episode, I explore why finishing creative projects feels so difficult, especially as time, energy, and resources become more limited. Building on the idea of momentum, I introduce the concept…

S15E179 HOW TOXIC PEOPLE POISON CREATIVE DRIVE #179

Jan 25, 2026 30m

This episode looks at how toxic people can subtly undermine creative drive. Focusing on subtle human interference rather than platforms or technology, it breaks down a series of toxic archetypes that…

THE ENSH*TTIFICATION OF LINKEDIN - A SEASON 15 UPDATE - #178a

Jan 14, 2026 15m Transcript

Episode 178A breaks down how LinkedIn is now restricting reach and pushing creators toward paid visibility. It’salso a very quick intro to season 15 which launches on teh 25th January 2026.OFFICIAL…

S15E178 STOP FEEDING THE MACHINE - START CREATING STUFF THAT MATTERS #178 [Special]

Jan 01, 2026 55m Transcript

For creatives and freelancers, time and attention are our most valuable resources. In this New Year special, I dig into the idea of enshittification - how online platforms slowly shift from serving…

S14E177 STOP BELIEVING THESE 3 PRODUCTIVITY LIES #177

Sep 07, 2025 26m Transcript

Many people unknowingly follow “productivity myths” that hinder their progress rather than help it and you may recognise these myths in your own way of working and behaviour. But don’t worry—I’ll…

S14E176 THE BAD APPLE EFFECT #176

Aug 31, 2025 16m Transcript

For freelancers and creatives, surrounding yourself with the right people is critical to staying motivated and inspired. Today’s episode dives into the "bad apple effect," how negative influences…

S14E175 WHY FIRING BAD CLIENTS IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS #175

Aug 24, 2025 18m Transcript

Not all clients are good clients. Some clients cost more in time, energy, and stress than they’re worth, holding back your business and creativity. You see, for me – and I’ve done a whole show on…

S14E174 THREE ANCIENT BATTLE STRATEGIES FOR TODAY'S WORLD #174

Aug 17, 2025 24m Transcript

In today’s show I’ll look into how we can draw inspiration from these ancient insights to combat some more modern business challenges and develop a focused approach to our work.OFFICIAL…

S14E173 ARE YOU SELF SABOTAGING YOUR SUCCESS? #173

Aug 10, 2025 18m Transcript

What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough is you? Today, we’re talking about why so many of us avoid the very actions that could change our lives—and how to stop holding…

S14E172 10 WAYS TO GAMIFY YOUR CAREER #172

Aug 03, 2025 18m Transcript

Gamification is the process of turning tasks or goals into a game-like experience by adding rewards, challenges, or milestones. It can make freelancing less isolating and perhaps a bit more fun. It…

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