Listen "189 | Side Projects & Sustainable Content Creation: Finding Your Creative Energy"
Episode Synopsis
In this host-only episode of Compressed FM, James Q Quick, Amy Dutton, and Bekah discuss how side projects and creative outlets can paradoxically provide energy rather than drain it. The conversation explores Bekah's ambitious 29-day writing project about open source alternatives, Amy's vlogging journey, and James's streaming experiences. They dive into the importance of finding activities that spark joy, even when juggling busy schedules and family commitments. The hosts share insights about automation tools like PipeDream, discuss the value of downtime for creativity, and emphasize the importance of sustainable work practices in tech.SponsorConvex is the backend for founders. Convex is the backend application platform for product-obsessed founders.Chapters00:00:00 Introduction & Welcome00:00:39 Bekah's Open Source Writing Project00:02:05 Discussion of PipeDream vs Zapier00:05:14 Content Creation Process & AI Tools00:08:22 Time Management in Content Creation00:10:31 Flexible Work Schedules00:11:31 Amy's Vlogging Journey00:14:48 Creative Energy & Side Projects00:16:47 Work-Life Balance & Productivity00:18:20 Importance of Downtime for Creativity00:20:34 Efficiency in Daily Life00:22:02 Sponsor: Convex00:22:49 Deals for Dev Project Discussion00:25:40 Picks and Plugs Segment
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