#CreativeMindset

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In the journey of life, health is the true wealth. Embrace it, nurture it, and the world becomes limitless.

[pamelaaminou]

Creativity and balance 

The best thing about creativity is that it gives us a break from whatever is happening around us. When life feels overwhelming, creativity offers a sanctuary where we can lose ourselves in the process of making, imagining, and exploring. It’s a place where the rules of the everyday world don’t apply, and we’re free to experiment, dream, and express our deepest thoughts and feelings. Whether it’s…

[zeithforge]

ADHD

Living with ADHD: A Constant Dance of Chaos and Creativity

Living with ADHD can often feel like a whirlwind. Some days it feels like you're being pulled in a thousand different directions, with thoughts racing faster than you can keep up. It’s not just a challenge—it’s a way of life that constantly forces you to find new strategies, adapt, and rethink everything you know about focus, time, and energy.

Creativity is one of the things that often thrives in the chaos. The mind of someone with ADHD is a constant storm of ideas, connections, and inspiration. But the problem is, there’s always too much going on at once, and it's hard to focus on one idea long enough to see it through. That burst of inspiration can be exhilarating, but it's fleeting, and staying on track to bring that idea to life becomes a monumental task. The passion and drive are there, but so is the tendency to start a dozen different projects and never quite finish them.

When it comes to focus, ADHD is like trying to listen to ten different conversations happening at the same time. My attention is often fragmented, darting from one thing to the next without warning. It’s easy to get lost in a task but just as easy to forget it entirely as something else demands my attention. It’s a struggle between wanting to be present and needing to escape the constant distractions. The feeling of wanting to be better, more focused, but not knowing how to make it work day after day, can be draining.

Daily life is a constant balancing act. From managing time, staying on top of responsibilities, to even simple things like organizing my thoughts and environment, it can feel like a never-ending game of catch-up. You’re always playing a game against time, yet no matter how hard you try, it often feels like you’re losing. Sometimes the simplest tasks can feel monumental—yet when the right mood or energy hits, I can achieve things I never thought possible.

But despite the struggles, living with ADHD isn’t all bad. The bursts of creativity, the spontaneity, and the ability to think outside the box can lead to some of the most unique ideas and solutions. It’s a reminder that ADHD isn’t a limitation—it’s just a different way of interacting with the world. With the right tools and support, it's possible to harness the energy of ADHD and turn the chaos into something beautiful.

Living with ADHD isn’t easy, but it’s part of who I am. And every day, I learn to embrace its quirks, flaws, and all the unexpected brilliance it brings.

[in-tenebris-et-in-solitudine]

[karmaandbodhi]

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What you think, you create.

What you feel, you attract.

What you imagine, you become.#Man#L#Posit#SelfGro#Mindse#DreamB#Insp#Th

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Poetic Quote by Er Nabal - ME

When struggle calls, my mind ignites, No machine shall steal my fights. With words that burn and thoughts that flow, I carve my path, I let it grow. Unyielding hands, a rebel's pen, No soulless script shall write again.

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[xpressionsbyritesh]

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Jimmy B Fearless presents: Hit My Line

Hard

This single it's from The Love is Real album.

Hit My Line (ft. Homage) Love demands communication, even during moments when it’s the hardest thing to do

Stream Hit My Line:

BIO:

Some write music to pass time. Others use it as a form of escape. The latter rings especially true for Jimmy B Fearless, an Atlanta-based artist carving out his own signature Rap/Trap sound.

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Hailing from 'the place to be somebody' aka Wilmington, Delaware, much of Jimmy's upbringing in a less-than-ideal neighborhood inspired his musical journey. But like most, he and his family made the best of a bad situation, and Jimmy took to making beats to distract himself from the inner city troubles of his area.

His move to the home of Trap music, Atlanta, provided a reinvigorated backdrop to the aspiring young artist. Today, his music is heavily influenced and inspired by the likes of Future and Young Thug and features strong yet introspective wordplay.

Music acted as an escape during the death of his father when he was only twelve years old. Using sound as a platform to express the loss of a parent led to Jimmy B Fearless getting to grips with his musical instincts. As a result, much of music revolves around his own inner monologue as he reflects on current emotions and deeper thoughts. The ultimate goal is not to achieve unimaginable levels of fame or wealth, but simply for his music to be heard and respected by his peers in the scene. 

Fast forward to today, and 2021 is shaping up to be a big year for Jimmy. His single 'Gwen' released 1st October 2020, will be followed up by the highly anticipated 'Fye' EP. Two releases in the space of a month, with both of them encapsulating the pure talent that runs through the veins of Jimmy B Fearless. 

[blissandbusiness]

Build. Build. Build. Your dream life depends on it… 📸 Mountains on the way to California

[laurafaritos]

HDMS006. Outsourcing vs. DIY: What Harvard’s Digital Marketing Course Taught Me About Scaling Creativity

So, as I’ve mentioned before, I’m taking a Digital Marketing Strategy course from Harvard Business School, and I’m applying every lesson to my creative career in real time. Now, we’re getting into production & manufacturing.

DTC brands don’t own factories. They don’t invest millions in R&D. They outsource. Why? Because it’s cheaper, faster, and lets them focus on branding, marketing, and storytelling. And as creatives, we should be thinking the same way.

Are you treating your creative work like a business?

Or are you trying to do everything yourself?

Keep reading to find out what Harvard taught me about outsourcing, delegation, and scaling as a creative—and how YOU can apply this knowledge as a comedian, writer, or artist!!! And also follow me for more content like this!!!

I. What Harvard Taught Me About How DTC Brands Handle Production

For most of history, if a company wanted to sell a product, they had to own the means of production.

Legacy brands like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Nike built massive factories to produce their own goods.

This gave them full control over quality, supply chains, and proprietary technology.

But it also meant high costs, slow production cycles, and limited flexibility.

Then came DTC brands.

Instead of building factories, they outsource manufacturing to third-party suppliers.

Instead of investing millions in R&D, they use customer insights to develop products quickly.

Instead of owning the supply chain, they leverage global manufacturers to stay flexible and cost-effective.

📌 Example: Dollar Shave Club When Dollar Shave Club launched in 2011, they didn’t spend years developing their own razors. Instead, they:

Partnered with a South Korean manufacturer to produce affordable, high-quality blades.

Focused their efforts on branding, marketing, and distribution.

Used a viral video campaign to dominate the market—without ever owning a factory.

📌 Example: Pattern Brands Pattern Brands follows the same strategy, working with global suppliers instead of producing in-house.

They source affordable raw materials.

They collaborate with specialized factories that already have expertise.

They focus on brand storytelling, customer experience, and direct engagement.

This outsourcing model allows DTC brands to scale faster, cheaper, and with less risk.

But what does this mean for creatives and comedians?

II. What This Means for Comedians & Creatives

At first glance, manufacturing might seem completely unrelated to comedy or creative work. But if you swap “product” for “content,” the parallels become clear.

DTC brands don’t build factories—they outsource to focus on storytelling, branding, and customer relationships. And creatives? We shouldn’t be trying to do everything alone, either.

What’s the “Production & Manufacturing” of a Comedian?

If you’re a comedian, writer, or creative, your "manufacturing process" includes:

Developing new material (writing jokes, testing bits, refining performances).

Producing content (filming reels, editing clips, publishing podcasts).

Promoting your work (posting on social media, booking shows, selling tickets).

Engaging with your audience (responding to comments, building community, growing your fanbase).

And here’s where most creatives burn out.

Because just like Nike wouldn’t try to sew every sneaker themselves, you shouldn’t be trying to write, edit, film, market, and perform all on your own.

The Outsourcing Mindset: How Creatives Can Apply DTC Production Strategies

DTC brands don’t waste time reinventing the wheel—they use existing systems to get their products to market faster.

📌 If a DTC brand wants to launch a skincare line, they don’t build a lab. They partner with an established manufacturer. 📌 If a comedian wants to grow an audience, they shouldn’t try to master video editing, graphic design, and social media alone. They should collaborate, delegate, or automate.

The key takeaway? The best creatives don’t do everything themselves—they build a system.

→ Next: How I’m Applying This to My Career as a Comedian.

III. How I’m Applying This to My Career as a Comedian

For most of my life, I thought being a successful comedian meant doing everything myself.

Writing. Performing. Editing. Marketing. Booking. Promoting. I believed that if I wasn’t handling every aspect of my career, I wasn’t “working hard enough.”

But here’s the truth: that mindset is a one-way ticket to burnout.

Harvard’s lesson on DTC production models made me realize something important:

🔹 DTC brands don’t manufacture their own products—they outsource to scale. 🔹 Comedians don’t need to do everything themselves—we can delegate, automate, and collaborate.

What This Looks Like in My Comedy Career

1️⃣ Outsourcing Video & Audio Editing

I record the content, but I don’t need to be the one manually editing every clip.

Instead of spending hours cutting footage, I’m exploring hiring an editor or using AI-powered tools to speed up the process.

2️⃣ Collaborating on Marketing & Promotion

DTC brands focus on branding and storytelling—I should be doing the same.

Rather than scrambling to design every graphic myself, I’m creating reusable branding templates and looking into design support.

3️⃣ Automating Where Possible

Scheduling content in advance = more time for writing & performing.

Using email templates & automated workflows for show bookings & sponsorship outreach.

The Biggest Lesson? Time is My Most Valuable Resource.

Just like DTC brands focus on their strengths (branding, storytelling, customer experience), I need to focus on mine:

✔ Performing. ✔ Writing. ✔ Building community.

If I spend all my time on admin, production, and marketing, I’ll have no energy left for what actually makes my career grow.

The best comedians (and creators in general) aren’t the ones who “grind the hardest.” They’re the ones who learn to work smarter.

→ Next: How Creatives with AuDHD Can Make This Work for Them.

IV. How Creatives with AuDHD Can Make This Work

If you’re a creative with AuDHD (Autism + ADHD), you probably already know that traditional productivity advice doesn’t work for us.

The whole "just outsource and delegate!" advice sounds great in theory. But in reality?

Decision paralysis: Where do you even start?

Executive dysfunction: You know you should delegate, but you keep putting it off.

Perfectionism: You worry no one else will do it right.

Budget concerns: Outsourcing costs money, and creative careers aren’t always stable.

So, how do we apply Harvard’s outsourcing lessons in a way that actually works for neurodivergent creatives?

1️⃣ Prioritize Your "Factory Tasks" vs. "CEO Tasks"

Think of yourself as a business owner.

There are two kinds of tasks in any business:

✅ CEO Tasks (Creative & High-Impact Work)

Performing, writing, networking, pitching sponsors.

This is what only you can do and what moves your career forward.

❌ Factory Tasks (Repetitive & Time-Consuming Work)

Editing, formatting, captioning, designing, scheduling.

This is what someone else can do, freeing up your time.

💡 The key is to protect your CEO time. If a task doesn’t require your unique creative input, it’s a candidate for outsourcing or automation.

2️⃣ Start with Automation Before Outsourcing

If delegating work to another person feels overwhelming, start with automation.

Social media scheduling (Meta Business Suite, Metricool).

AI-assisted transcription & captions (Descript, Otter.ai).

Pre-set email templates (for pitching, booking shows, following up).

These tools handle repetitive tasks so you can focus on the creative side.

3️⃣ Build a "One-Step-Removed" Collaboration System

A big AuDHD struggle is trusting other people to get things done—so instead of fully handing off work, start with a one-step-removed approach:

✅ Instead of hiring a full-time video editor, try a captioning tool first. ✅ Instead of outsourcing all your social media, create a template system so someone can post your designs. ✅ Instead of hiring a manager, use a CRM (Notion, Trello, Google Docs) to track gigs & networking.

This way, you test what works for you without feeling like you’re losing control.

4️⃣ Make It ADHD-Friendly: Body Doubling & Micro-Tasks

Outsourcing isn’t just about hiring people—it’s also about working with your brain, not against it.

Body doubling: Co-work with a friend or accountability partner while doing admin tasks.

Micro-delegation: If fully outsourcing feels overwhelming, break it down. Ask for one small favor at a time.

Lo-fi outsourcing: If hiring a professional is too expensive, try Fiverr, Upwork, or trading services with another creative.

The goal isn’t to offload everything at once—it’s to build a system that supports your creative process without draining your energy.

Harvard’s Digital Marketing Strategy course is making one thing very clear:

DTC brands scale by focusing on what they do best—branding, storytelling, and direct engagement. They outsource everything else to stay agile, efficient, and profitable.

As a comedian and creative, I’m realizing that I need to do the same.

🔹 If I want to grow my audience, I need to stop drowning in admin work. 🔹 If I want to monetize my content, I need to spend less time on busywork and more time creating. 🔹 If I want to scale my career, I need a system that supports me instead of draining me.

So that’s what I’m building.

📌 Next post: What Harvard taught me about marketing in the digital era—and how comedians can use these strategies to grow their audience.

Follow me for more insights from this Harvard course, adapted for creatives. And if you’re in Toronto, come see my upcoming live shows:

🎭 Haunted Comedians

💘 Failed by Sex Ed

🌍 Foreigner Diaries

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Tchau, tchau!!!

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