Some things must end so other things may begin.  In this final episode of The Portfolio Life, Jeff discusses what a portfolio life is and shares the lessons he’s learned over the course of producing the podcast.  Lessons learned:  Your first stab at a new medium is rarely very good. You learn as you go. Finding your voice requires experimentation.  How you end something is directly correlated to how you begin the next thing.  We invite you to check out our new podcast, Hey Creator! at https://goinswriter.com/hey/.

Some things must end so other things may begin.  In this final episode of The Portfolio Life, Jeff discusses what a portfolio life is and shares the lessons he’s learned over the course of producing the podcast.  Lessons learned: <ol> <li>Your first stab at a new medium is rarely very good. You learn as you go.</li> <li>Finding your voice requires experimentation. </li> <li>How you end something is directly correlated to how you begin the next thing.</li> </ol> We invite you to check out our new podcast, Hey Creator! at <a href="https://goinswriter.com/hey/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/hey/</a>.

The Portfolio Life Finale

Eric Partaker

On The Portfolio Life this week, I’m chatting with Peak Performance Expert, Eric Partaker. Eric helps entrepreneurs become better leaders using behavioral science and techniques from the worlds of elite sports and the military, where peak performance is key. Eric is the author of the new book The 3 Alarms: A Simple System to Transform Your Health, Wealth, and Relationships Forever. Check out his website at www.ericpartaker.com. What we’re talking about:  How dedicated effort, planning, and tenacity help you achieve your goals How a medical emergency on an airplane changed the course of Eric’s life The three core areas of a balanced life Why living every day as your last isn’t the right mindset for a fulfilling life Eric’s method for rating how effective his days are  The concept of antifragility and the effect of the COVID-19 virus on business 

On The Portfolio Life this week, I’m chatting with Peak Performance Expert, Eric Partaker. Eric helps entrepreneurs become better leaders using behavioral science and techniques from the worlds of elite sports and the military, where peak performance is key. Eric is the author of the new book The 3 Alarms: A Simple System to Transform Your Health, Wealth, and Relationships Forever. Check out his website at <a href="http://www.ericpartaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ericpartaker.com</a>. What we’re talking about: <ul> <li>How dedicated effort, planning, and tenacity help you achieve your goals</li> <li>How a medical emergency on an airplane changed the course of Eric’s life</li> <li>The three core areas of a balanced life</li> <li>Why living every day as your last isn’t the right mindset for a fulfilling life</li> <li>Eric’s method for rating how effective his days are </li> <li>The concept of antifragility and the effect of the COVID-19 virus on business</li> </ul>

Peak Performance Every Day: Interview with Eric Partaker

On The Portfolio Life this week, I’m talking to Elida Field, a professional artist whose work has been featured in the White House and on magazine covers. She’s currently working on her first book, Nobody Dies in Art Class. To learn more about her work, check out www.elidaart.com What we’re talking about:  How reaching out to other artists and influencers can help you grow. Why so many people have preconceived beliefs that they’re not “artists” when they really are, and how you can fight against that negative belief. What happens when children realize that their parents are just people who don’t know the answers to everything. How to make a living doing what you love. How you can find different ways to use your artistic side to create diverse income streams. The process of finding your artistic flow. 

On The Portfolio Life this week, I’m talking to Elida Field, a professional artist whose work has been featured in the White House and on magazine covers. She’s currently working on her first book, Nobody Dies in Art Class. To learn more about her work, check out <a href="http://www.elidaart.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.elidaart.com</a> What we’re talking about: <ul> <li>How reaching out to other artists and influencers can help you grow.</li> <li>Why so many people have preconceived beliefs that they’re not “artists” when they really are, and how you can fight against that negative belief.</li> <li>What happens when children realize that their parents are just people who don’t know the answers to everything.</li> <li>How to make a living doing what you love.</li> <li>How you can find different ways to use your artistic side to create diverse income streams.</li> <li>The process of finding your artistic flow.</li> </ul>

The Artist’s Life: Interview with Elida Field

The act of finding the deeper part of you that never fades may be the most important task of your life. It is certainly the best place from which to create.

The act of finding the deeper part of you that never fades may be the most important task of your life. It is certainly the best place from which to create.

Am I Still Me?

We're at the end of the 5-day Paid to Create challenge and so far, we’ve identified why we create, the importance of making money off our art, how to know what to sell, and to whom. Now, it’s time to sell.

We're at the end of the 5-day Paid to Create challenge and so far, we’ve identified why we create, the importance of making money off our art, how to know what to sell, and to whom. Now, it’s time to sell.

Before You Build Your First Product, Do This

Before you figure out what you want to sell, you need to first figure out what people are willing to pay for. Your job is to create something unique, something that at first meets a felt need of a person but then, in some way, goes beyond what they thought they wanted.

Before you figure out what you want to sell, you need to first figure out what people are willing to pay for. Your job is to create something unique, something that at first meets a felt need of a person but then, in some way, goes beyond what they thought they wanted.

Sell Them What They Want, Give Them What They Need

To start a business, you need more than passion. Getting paid to create really is about getting clear on what people want. Before we get into the super practical work of actually accepting money from other people, we need to get clear on what we have to offer.

To start a business, you need more than passion. Getting paid to create really is about getting clear on what people want. Before we get into the super practical work of actually accepting money from other people, we need to get clear on what we have to offer.

More Than Passion: Getting Clear on a Business Idea

There are, I think, roughly three kinds of creators in this world, each with their own path. Today, I want to share with you two things. First is the three kinds of creators, and the second is the path to building an organization around your work.

There are, I think, roughly three kinds of creators in this world, each with their own path. Today, I want to share with you two things. First is the three kinds of creators, and the second is the path to building an organization around your work.

3 Kinds of Creators: Which One Are You?

Why do we create? To share a thought: an idea, a story, a paradigm. To help another person, perhaps, simply by saying something others are unwilling to say. This week, I'm hosting a free, 5-day challenge to get you to take action. My goal for you is to go from zero to one. To get unstuck in a significant way that will allow you to create momentum in your work so that you can finally get paid to create. To find out more, check out goinswriter.com/paidtocreate.

Why do we create? To share a thought: an idea, a story, a paradigm. To help another person, perhaps, simply by saying something others are unwilling to say. This week, I'm hosting a free, 5-day challenge to get you to take action. My goal for you is to go from zero to one. To get unstuck in a significant way that will allow you to create momentum in your work so that you can finally get paid to create. To find out more, check out <a href="http://goinswriter.com/paidtocreate" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">goinswriter.com/paidtocreate</a>.

Get Paid to Create

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what words can do. They can cut a person down or lift them up. They can overwhelm another with beauty or devastate their soul. I am always searching for the words that want to be said because when you find them, they can change everything.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what words can do. They can cut a person down or lift them up. They can overwhelm another with beauty or devastate their soul. I am always searching for the words that want to be said because when you find them, they can change everything.

What Words Can Do

Jeff Goins shares thoughts &amp; ideas that will help you to pursue work that matters, make a difference with your art &amp; discover your true voice!

I’ve been following Jeff and listening to his podcast for the past year—since my writing dream resurrected. His messages inspire me and and challenge me to think of my creative art in out-of-the-box ways. I owe much to him. Each time, he brings me back to the heart and art of writing. His podcast on the three stages of transaction, compromise, and gift is insightful and full of experience and words of wisdom.

Inspirational and Challenging!

Profound principle that Jeff  shares. A+ episode!

Few not many

The Portfolio Life with Jeff Goins

How to Start Writing Your Book

It’s one thing to call yourself a writer; it’s quite another to actually write. So what separates the pros from the amateurs? Is it God-given talent? Natural skill? Or something else? Of course, we all have gifts that we’ve been given. This is grace, the fact that we have things we are good at — and don’t deserve them. But what we do with those gifts is what separates the outliers from the rest of the pack. Full shownotes: https://goinswriter.com/start-writing-daily/

It’s one thing to call yourself a writer; it’s quite another to actually write. So what separates the pros from the amateurs? Is it God-given talent? Natural skill? Or something else? Of course, we all have gifts that we’ve been given. This is grace, the fact that we have things we are good at — and don’t deserve them. But what we do with those gifts is what separates the outliers from the rest of the pack. Full shownotes: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/start-writing-daily/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/start-writing-daily/</a>

3 Steps to Start a Daily Writing Habit

Heather Teysko

211: How to Monetize Any Niche with Heather Teysko

"Just be yourself" is probably the worst advice we could ever receive or give a person. Few of us actually know who we really are. And yet, if we can acquire this art of self-awareness, everything changes. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." But how do I do that? For full show notes, click here: https://goinswriter.com/unbearable-lightness/

"Just be yourself" is probably the worst advice we could ever receive or give a person. Few of us actually know who we really are. And yet, if we can acquire this art of self-awareness, everything changes. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." But how do I do that? For full show notes, click here: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/?p=24801&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/unbearable-lightness/</a>

The Unbearable Lightness of Being Yourself

Embracing the Discipline to Write Your Book

Paul Jarvis

As you may know, I’ve been traveling quite a bit this year. It’s been fun to meet many of you at the various events I’ve spoken at or attended. One question I keep hearing is: “What’s your favorite writing tool?” It’s always good to ask what’s working for someone, but this question represents a popular misconception about creative work. Full shownotes: https://goinswriter.com/jarvis

As you may know, I’ve been traveling quite a bit this year. It’s been fun to meet many of you at the various events I’ve spoken at or attended. One question I keep hearing is: “What’s your favorite writing tool?” It’s always good to ask what’s working for someone, but this question represents a popular misconception about creative work. Full shownotes: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/jarvis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/jarvis</a>

219: Your Best Creative Tool (Is You) with Paul Jarvis

Building a Business Around Your Personal Brand

You didn’t fail. The goal was to learn something, so if you learned, you succeeded. It’s only when the unexpected happens and we don’t learn from it that we really fail. The reason why you may not have achieved what you set out to achieve was that you were measuring (and therefore expecting) the wrong thing. Full shownotes: https://goinswriter.com/quick-win/

You didn’t fail. The goal was to learn something, so if you learned, you succeeded. It’s only when the unexpected happens and we don’t learn from it that we really fail. The reason why you may not have achieved what you set out to achieve was that you were measuring (and therefore expecting) the wrong thing. Full shownotes: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/quick-win/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/quick-win/</a>

Why You Failed at That Last Goal You Set

How to Make Your Writing Absolutely Perfect Every Time

Chase Jarvis

We are all hyphens. That's what Chase Jarvis, founder of CreativeLive, amazing photographer, and best-selling author of Creative Calling, told me in our recent conversation: we are all hyphens, and I couldn't agree more.  In this episode, I have a chat with my friend, Chase Jarvis, a brilliant photographer, entrepreneur, author, thinker. Chase is a bit of a Renaissance Man. We have a fantastic conversation about creativity, the arts, and the business world and why we need you to do your art, why we need you to make things more than we ever have before, and why we need the world to care about art and creativity. This is a great conversation, a bit of a lengthy one at almost an hour, so get your coffee ready and listen in. We are all hyphens -- we are more than just one thing. I love that. Listen to Chase share all of his wisdom and be sure to check out his book, Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life.

We are all hyphens. That's what Chase Jarvis, founder of <a href="https://www.creativelive.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CreativeLive</a>, amazing photographer, and best-selling author of <a href="https://amzn.to/36etq3o" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Calling</a>, told me in our recent conversation: we are all hyphens, and I couldn't agree more.  In this episode, I have a chat with my friend, Chase Jarvis, a brilliant photographer, entrepreneur, author, thinker. Chase is a bit of a Renaissance Man. We have a fantastic conversation about creativity, the arts, and the business world and why we need you to do your art, why we need you to make things more than we ever have before, and why we need the world to care about art and creativity. This is a great conversation, a bit of a lengthy one at almost an hour, so get your coffee ready and listen in. We are all hyphens -- we are more than just one thing. I love that. Listen to Chase share all of his wisdom and be sure to check out his book, <a href="https://amzn.to/36etq3o" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Calling: Establish a Daily Practice, Infuse Your World with Meaning, and Succeed in Work + Life</a>.

222: We Are All Hyphens Now: Chase Jarvis on the Creative Calling

Learning how to be unapologetically ourselves in our writing and creative work is the first step to becoming effective at what we do. If we don’t do this, our writing will not resonate with our audience. Full shownotes: https://goinswriter.com/writing-sucks/

Learning how to be unapologetically ourselves in our writing and creative work is the first step to becoming effective at what we do. If we don’t do this, our writing will not resonate with our audience. Full shownotes: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/writing-sucks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/writing-sucks/</a>

3 Reasons Your Writing Sucks

Whether you want to write books, make art, or share your music with the world, having an email list of fans is a must. Email is the most effective way to communicate with your people. Social networks come and go. Marketing trends fade. But email is forever. Today, I want to share with you how to pull all of this together. Full show notes here: https://goinswriter.com/elist

Whether you want to write books, make art, or share your music with the world, having an email list of fans is a must. Email is the most effective way to communicate with your people. Social networks come and go. Marketing trends fade. But email is forever. Today, I want to share with you how to pull all of this together. Full show notes here: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/elist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/elist</a>

How to Make Email Work for You

It was late that night as I sat on my friend Ian’s porch and poured out my heart. What I had to share, though, I hadn’t told anybody, and it had been eating me up inside for a few years now. It was time somebody knew. Full shownotes: https://goinswriter.com/transformative/

It was late that night as I sat on my friend Ian’s porch and poured out my heart. What I had to share, though, I hadn’t told anybody, and it had been eating me up inside for a few years now. It was time somebody knew. Full shownotes: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/transformative/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/transformative/</a>

The Most Transformative Year Of My Life

Three Life Lessons from Running Tribe Conference for Four Years

"Why do we need art?" In a world that seems to more and more focused on "work works," is there still a place for beauty? Do artists matter anymore? I think they do.

"Why do we need art?" In a world that seems to more and more focused on "work works," is there still a place for beauty? Do artists matter anymore? I think they do.

Why We All Need to Act More Like Artists

What’s the secret to writing a great book? Is it having a great book marketing plan? Hiring a PR agency? Studying grammar for years so you can craft the perfect sentence? Nope. The secret to writing a great book is coming up with a great idea. It all hinges on the idea. Full shownotes: https://goinswriter.com/great-idea/

What’s the secret to writing a great book? Is it having a great book marketing plan? Hiring a PR agency? Studying grammar for years so you can craft the perfect sentence? Nope. The secret to writing a great book is coming up with a great idea. It all hinges on the idea. Full shownotes: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/great-idea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/great-idea/</a>

Writing Lesson 1: Great Ideas

The best marketing you can do for your work is not to build an empire, but to find a few friends who care. We all want to reach the masses and see our work get into the mainstream. We want to have an “impact.” But the only way to reach the many is to first reach the few. This is all marketing is: Finding a handful of misfits who appreciate your work before anyone else does, then giving those people the tools to help spread the message. The way we get a Harry Potter, Apple Computer, or Amanda Palmer is not by trying to reach everyone all at once. Quite the opposite in fact. Full shownotes available here.

The best marketing you can do for your work is not to build an empire, but to find a few friends who care. We all want to reach the masses and see our work get into the mainstream. We want to have an “impact.” But the only way to reach the many is to first reach the few. This is all marketing is: Finding a handful of misfits who appreciate your work before anyone else does, then giving those people the tools to help spread the message. The way we get a Harry Potter, Apple Computer, or Amanda Palmer is not by trying to reach everyone all at once. Quite the opposite in fact. <a href="https://goinswriter.com/care" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full shownotes available here.</a>

Don’t Build an Empire, Find a Few Friends Who Care

Recently while speaking on stage, I heard myself say something I didn’t plan on sharing. I didn’t rehearse it. I didn’t have it in my notes. It just came out. The line was: “Sometimes, the good has to end before the better can begin.” Full shownotes available here: https://goinswriter.com/pruning

Recently while speaking on stage, I heard myself say something I didn’t plan on sharing. I didn’t rehearse it. I didn’t have it in my notes. It just came out. The line was: “Sometimes, the good has to end before the better can begin.” Full shownotes available here: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/pruning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/pruning</a>

How to End Things Well

It’s time you started thriving, and that really begins with you changing your mind. But maybe you don’t realize that you’re a starving artist. Maybe it didn’t occur to you that the way you think about yourself and your work is actually holding you back. Full shownotes: https://goinswriter.com/challenge/

It’s time you started thriving, and that really begins with you changing your mind. But maybe you don’t realize that you’re a starving artist. Maybe it didn’t occur to you that the way you think about yourself and your work is actually holding you back. Full shownotes: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/challenge/</a>

4 Signs You Might Be a Starving Artist (and What to Do About It)

Over the years, I’ve seen all kinds of marketing fads come and go.  MySpace FriendFeed Xanga1 Google Plus Blogging Podcasting  Some of these have come and gone and come back again. And some have stayed gone. But do you know what has always remained? Email. Email marketing is the best, most reliable way to grow and communicate with an audience online. Full show notes here: https://goinswriter.com/enewsletter/

Over the years, I’ve seen all kinds of marketing fads come and go. <ul> <li>MySpace</li> <li>FriendFeed</li> <li>Xanga1</li> <li>Google Plus</li> <li>Blogging</li> <li>Podcasting</li> </ul> Some of these have come and gone and come back again. And some have stayed gone. But do you know what has always remained? Email. Email marketing is the best, most reliable way to grow and communicate with an audience online. Full show notes here: <a href="https://goinswriter.com/enewsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goinswriter.com/enewsletter/</a>

How to Write Better Email

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