Listen "Don't Say The First Thing On Your Mind"
Episode Synopsis
Ever hit “send” and instantly regret it? Say something and wish you hadn't? In this episode, Mas digs into the hard lesson of learning to pause an action. Whether it’s an email, a group call, or a random DM, reacting without thinking has real consequences. Through a series of personal stories—some awkward, some explosive—Mas shows why taking a beat can save your relationships, your reputation, and your sanity.How speaking too quickly can derail good intentionsThe danger of assuming your intent is the same as your impactWhy clarity of mind (and sometimes sobriety) changes how you respondWhy Filmclusive exists—and how it’s trying to fix broken industry systems00:00 – 01:04Intro: What This Podcast Is AboutMas introduces the show and sets up the topic of the episode: don’t say the first thing that comes to mind.01:05 – 03:27Noisy Nights and Take TwoFrom loud neighbors to tech hiccups, Mas talks about recording in real-life chaos—and why it matters to keep going.03:28 – 06:00Clarity, Sobriety, and Overactive ThinkingMas shares how quitting weed for three weeks has sharpened his thinking—and made this podcast possible.06:01 – 08:13Tech Breaks, Barrel Exports, and Creative WaitingHow a slow code export process feels a lot like waiting for a VFX render—and why “productive waiting” matters.08:14 – 10:12Why You Need to Think Before You SpeakEmails, meetings, and group chats—how blurting things out has cost Mas, and what he’s learned.10:13 – 12:23Website Feedback Gone WrongAn honest recounting of calling out a broken website in a public Zoom call—and how that backlash led to leaving an entire organization.12:24 – 14:03The Impact of Words, Even If Intentions Were GoodMas unpacks the difference between intent and impact, especially in advocacy spaces and group dynamics.14:04 – 16:06Reframing Instead of ReactingA simple chat becomes a lesson in saying the better version of what’s on your mind. Mas shares how he reframed his gut response into something constructive.16:07 – 18:14Think Before You ThinkIt’s not just about what you say. Mas explains why even your internal monologue matters—and how changing it can change you.18:15 – 20:08This Podcast Is the Only Format That WorksInterviews take too much time. Mas leans into solo reflection and shares how he’s finally finding his voice.20:09 – 23:00Filmclusive Update: What We’re BuildingA breakdown of the platform’s progress and mission: fixing the broken hiring system for creatives—without charging them a cent.23:01 – 25:50Wrap-Up: Build Your Own Resume HubWhy creatives should stop paying to apply for jobs, and how Filmclusive lets you link everything—your work, your identity, your community—on one page.25:51 – EndClosingMas signs off with gratitude and a reminder: think before you speak—online, in-person, everywhere.Filmclusive – Free creative job board and portfolio systemCalifornia Labor Code §450 – on job application feesSAG-AFTRA vs. Casting Networks (referenced)dontdoitpod.com – Official podcast site
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