Help! I feel overwhelmed with consuming content but don’t know what to do with it. How do you prioritize what to read, what to save for later, and what to do right now? Design therapy with Chris Do.
Another in-depth conversation with designer and business owner Melinda Livsey.
Melinda Livsey
Marks and Maker
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Annotations
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02:05 Q: What are you currently working on that has you overwhelmed?
04:15 Go Deep: Try to master one concept at a time.
06:00 Q: Where can I apply this information today?
08:20 Action beats intent.
09:00 Q: How do I mine/scan a book for the most helpful information?
12:10 Do the things that you keep procrastinating on.
13:50 Backpack Example: Select resources and content that can help you today.
16:36 Q: When I’m being selective, do I start with my current struggles, or things useful for the future?
20:00 You don’t want to get good at things you are not passionate about.
23:20 Q: How has this experience impacted you?
24:55 Q: Were you afraid to come on the show?
25:10 If you are willing to set aside your fears, you will gain much greater.
27:27 Q: Why did you feel that you had to prove yourself?
32:00 Summary
Books Mentioned:
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Stop Stealing Sheep & Find Out How Type Works
Creative Strategy and the Business of Design
101 Things I Learned in Business School
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