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You should own the media you pay for!

Peter Witham — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:31:29 -0600

Are you really owning your media?

In this episode, I share why I'm ditching streaming services and going back to physical media — DVDs, CDs, and even MP3 players. From music that gets swapped out without your knowledge to digital purchases that just disappear, the illusion of ownership is real. Plus, I'm bringing the cloud home with self-hosted services. Let's talk about taking back control.

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Prototyping with simple on-screen elements

Peter Witham — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:59:02 -0600

I'm diving into why starting with simple on-screen elements is crucial for app and game development.

On a recent live stream, I worked on my UFO cow-abducting Roguelike using basic cubes and shapes instead of fancy graphics. This approach lets me focus on core features, workflows, and how the game actually feels to play.

Once I validated the concept and mechanics, I started replacing those simple elements with polished assets.

Skip the six-hour button design sessions early on—prioritize functionality first, and you'll be amazed at your progress.

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Social Networks and me, where did the content go?

Peter Witham — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:25:45 -0600

I've given up on all social media platforms—they're drowning in AI-generated slop and clickbait.

It's heartbreaking because I'm missing genuine connections with friends and colleagues, but wading through the garbage isn't worth it anymore.

Save your sanity: quit doom scrolling and rethink who you follow.

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Life and project balance

Peter Witham — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:28:37 -0600

I'm sharing my struggle with balancing multiple projects and life commitments. I've decided to stop killing projects and instead implement a disciplined schedule, dedicating specific days to game dev, podcasting, and app development. I'm also committing to better documentation, so I don't waste time remembering where I left off. Plus, I'll be sharing my app marketing research soon. It's about making sustainable progress without burning out.

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End of year review and thinking about 2026. Apps, Journaling, Learning and Plans

Peter Witham — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:03:04 -0600

In this episode, You’ll hear my honest take on the challenges, lessons learned, and the moments that shaped my perspective this year and looking forward to the next. Join me as I reflect, explore new ideas, and invite you to think deeper about what really matters. Let’s get started!

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Crazy season and when apps go bad

Peter Witham — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:25:14 -0600

I dive into the end-of-year engineering crunch and share my week wrestling with Sub Radar's CloudKit syncing issues and RevenueCat paywall restoration problems. After debugging schema mismatches and anonymous account complications, I think I've finally nailed both fixes. The update's heading to Apple for review—fingers crossed this is the last battle before the holidays!

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Over-Explain to Align Expectations

Peter Witham — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:03:35 -0600

I share why over-explaining is essential in software and life. Learn from my experiences how clear, detailed communication prevents misunderstandings and leads to better results for everyone involved.

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The pleasure of checking the box and sitting back

Peter Witham — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:03:10 -0600

A feel good episode. I shipped the new app, updates are done, games are updated for Halloween and now I can start relaxing into the holiday season finally.

And maybe start thinking about next year.

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Shipping app updates feels great

Peter Witham — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:20:14 -0600

I talk about how my SubRadar.app 1.0 release went, and the first update for a couple of minor reported bugs—also , some inspiration for those who have yet to ship projects for fear of problems.

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Hey companies! Listen to this if you want happy employees

Peter Witham — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 21:23:15 -0600

Yes, this is for anyone who either has people working for them or wants to know what motivates employees.

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Setting up a RevenueCat Paywall in my app

Peter Witham — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:15:45 -0600

Join me as I dive into today’s topic, sharing my personal insights, stories, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re here for inspiration, practical tips, or just a good conversation, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started!

Creating a Paywall is easier than you think, but taking your time is essential when it comes to taking money from folks.

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Why You Should Do the Boring Bit First: Lessons from Starting Over (Again and Again)

Peter Witham — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:23:25 -0600

How many times have you started something and hit a wall? Or lost your way and given up? Maybe you started over and hit the same problems? Here are some thoughts on how to get past that.

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Has the tide turned on AI, are we the assistant now?

Peter Witham — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:38:10 -0600

A thought on a conversation I heard this week that got me to thinking about the perception already happening that AI created "it" rather than a person who happened to use an AI assistant.

Share this with folks, it's happening more and more to us content creators.

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My time with Claude Code and what comes next

Peter Witham — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:13:20 -0600

I paid the entrance fee and spent a couple of weeks with Claude code. How did it go? Did we argue and split up or are we finding common ground and making the relationship work? A coder's perspective.

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Dealing with Decision Fatigue

Peter Witham — Sat, 17 May 2025 12:58:35 -0600

Catching up from a very busy first quarter this year and then talking about decision fatigue and how that grinds us to a halt if we let it get out of control.

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Dev Log - ProjectHack.net game development this week

Peter Witham — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:53:58 -0600

A game development dev log episode discussing my ProjectHack.net game as I start building the version 2 after a long time working on ideas and prototypes. So if you are interested in game development, this is the one for you.

ProjectHack.net

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Creating an app - Episode 8 - The final chapter

Peter Witham — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:37:52 -0600

This is the eighth and final episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.

In this episode, We are submitting for review, passing review, and celebrating the journey.

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Dev Blog - Oh Technology where is my audio

Peter Witham — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:17:08 -0600

I finally have one of those 'lost episodes' where the technology failed me, that and more in this dev blog episode.

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Creating an app - Episode 7 - Preparing the App page and App Store details

Peter Witham — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:03:58 -0600

This is the seventh episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.

In this episode, it is time to get the content together for the Web and App Store pages. For App Stores, there are some requirements that need to me and I will cover those.

Here is the episode where I dive into deep detail on Apple App Store listing with examples.

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Creating an app - Episode 6 - Design and Accessibility

Peter Witham — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:04:27 -0600

This is the sixth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.

In this episode, designs and accessibility are now the last development part of the cycle to talk about as we head to testing and polishing the app.

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Creating an app - Episode 5 - Building the prototypes

Peter Witham — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:10:19 -0600

This is the fifth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.

In this episode, it is time to talk about building prototypes and getting them in the hands of users so they can provide invaluable feedback as you build the application.

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Creating an app - Episode 4 - Choosing build tools

Peter Witham — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:39:31 -0600

This is the fourth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.

In this episode, I discuss the choices and decisions you need to make to start building the application. There are many options available today and it can be overwhelming. A couple of questions to ask you self as I discuss the pros and cons of going with native technologies or cross-platform options.

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Creating an app - Episode 3 - Designing basic views and flows

Peter Witham — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:36:48 -0600

This is the third episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.

In this episode, I discuss how to start thinking about the app views. Nothing fancy, at this stage we just want to have some basic line drawings of each screen so we can start to get a feel for the application from the users perspective.

This also leads into considering the application flow and experience while using the app.

(00:00) - Introduction
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Mockup on AppStore

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Creating an app - Episode 2 - Identifying the right platforms

Peter Witham — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:28:18 -0600

This is the second episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.

In this episode, I discuss identifying the platforms that will work best for your application based on the features and users.

(00:00) - Introduction

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Creating an app - Episode 1 - Identify the idea and typical user

Peter Witham — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:45:29 -0600

This is the first episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.

There are many different steps to think about, it is not just "I have an idea, let's start coding".

In this episode, I discuss having an idea and identifying a user of the app along with a loose timeline for creation.

You do not have to be a programmer for this series, I will rarely discuss code in favor of everything else you need to consider and plan. Maybe you are a product or marketing person with an idea that you need to convey to a development team.

(00:00) - Introduction
(01:18) - Have an idea
(03:18) - What does the app do?
(04:22) - Who is it for?
(05:58) - Define a timeline
(09:41) - Reachout

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Breaking old projects with updates

Peter Witham — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:50:13 -0600

I share a cautionary tale about revisiting and updating old projects with new software. I discuss the pitfalls of using the latest versions of tools on older projects and recount my experience with a game engine and coding tools.

I emphasize the importance of source control and provide updates on my current projects, including a new feature for my Job Finder Tracker app, which is in testing. I also touch on the marketing challenges and my plans for future releases.

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Some thoughts on schedules and escaping the calendar for mental health

Peter Witham — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:06:04 -0600

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I delve into the importance of breaking free from rigid schedules and calendars, particularly on weekends. Whether you have a full-time job, regular meetings, or commitments, constantly checking a calendar can lead to anxiety.

I share my personal experiences with needing time away from structured planning to recharge and maintain productivity mentally.

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Changing perceptions in a digital World

Peter Witham — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 16:17:03 -0600

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I discuss an interesting video I watched (the link is unfortunately missing) that highlights people's reactions to using traditional tools like pen and paper in public. I delve into the absurdity of how a camera or a notepad can draw more suspicion than a phone in today's world. I reflect on my experiences and encourage you to share your thoughts on this topic. Reach out through PeterWitham.com or leave a review!

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Keeping Your Podcast Alive Through Tough Times

Peter Witham — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:39:38 -0600

Discussing the challenges of maintaining consistent content creation, emphasizing the importance of accepting creative slowdowns and staying engaged with audiences despite these periods.

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A co-host is a great way to keep you on track as a Podcaster

Peter Witham — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:32:01 -0600

Here are some thoughts on having a co-host for one of my Podcasts and how it has made me follow my own schedule and responsibilities.

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Play by your own rules

Peter Witham — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:08:38 -0600

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I explore the concept of rules and the importance of following your own. While acknowledging the necessity of adhering to certain societal norms like traffic laws, I delve into how personal rules shape our pursuits in business, art, and personal life.

Breaking free from imposed constraints can encourage you to define guidelines and embrace the path less traveled. By doing so, we foster innovation and creativity and allow ourselves the freedom to fail and learn. I urge listeners to challenge conventional thinking and share their experiences with me on my website.

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It's been a while, but hey creativity goes by it's own rules

Peter Witham — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:45:21 -0600

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I discuss my hiatus and the self-doubt that led to it. I dive into my creative journey, including battling project overload and rediscovering my passion through 3D modeling with Blender.

Join me as I reflect on the importance of doing what excites you and the joy of learning something new without the pressure of deadlines.

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I made a video course and I want to share some tips with you

Peter Witham — Fri, 31 May 2024 16:43:01 -0600

I have spent a few months working on a video course. Throughout the process, I have learned a lot, and I think I should share some tips that I picked up along the way for those of you who have ever thought about making a course and selling it.

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Catching up and what I've been up to recently

Peter Witham — Sun, 12 May 2024 23:02:20 -0600

Catching up on all the fun things I've been working on and the decisions I'm forcing myself to make during the past few weeks.

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Compile Swift Podcast

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Podcasts on YouTube are a win for us all

Peter Witham — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:33:25 -0600

I learned a lot this week from looking at my YouTube statistics for Podcasts. You might not know this, but you can mark content on YouTube as a Podcast. That generates some exciting observations for us Podcasters.

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(00:00) - Introduction
(00:18) - YouTube Podcast observations
(04:29) - Rate and Review

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WordPress advertising follow up, the results and numbers

Peter Witham — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:15:16 -0600

In this episode, I dive into my Jetpack and WordPress advertising experiment results. From setting up the campaign to analyzing the clicks and traffic impact, I share insights on targeting a niche audience and the campaign's success.

Join me as I discuss the lessons learned and my plans for future advertising strategies. Stay tuned for a detailed breakdown and my honest appraisal of the process.

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Paying for advertising on WordPress, an experiment

Peter Witham — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:10:01 -0600

In the latest episode of the PW podcast, I shared my experiment with paid advertising on WordPress. I invested $35 to promote a podcast episode about developer mental health. I chose WordPress sites as they align with my target audience of developers and creators. Stay tuned for updates on the campaign's performance!

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Push harder for supporters

Peter Witham — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:55:16 -0600

How hard do you push to get the support you seek as a content maker? It's probably not hard enough. That is the lesson I learned after a conversation with a friend. More on that in this episode.

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The Art of Teaching: Navigating the Journey of Making an Educational Video Series

Peter Witham — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0600

In this episode, I share my experiences and challenges in creating a course on making a 2D game in the Godot game engine. I discuss the importance of continuity and consistency in course videos and the need for discipline and expertise when teaching a subject.

I explore the difficulty of separating complex subjects and making them simple for learners. Join me as I delve into the fun and challenging aspects of creating and teaching a course. Please tune in for valuable insights and tips for anyone interested in making their own course.

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Are we learning from digital vs analog photography

Peter Witham — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 01:40:00 -0600

With film photography, we had to wait to see the negative or a print before we found mistakes or incredible discoveries with our images. Today, with digital, we can learn instantly. But do we take the time to learn right away and correct issues, or just keep shooting?

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Beating the infinite scroll problem and being productive

Peter Witham — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0600

We all know the infinite scroll problem and how it can capture you for way longer than you intended. Scrolling for hours on feels like a disease of the current age. So how do we beat it and return to doing more valuable things? I'll tell you my plan in this episode.

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End of year thoughts and preparing for next year

Peter Witham — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:41:04 -0600

It is hard to believe another year is almost done. In this episode, I share thoughts on my end-of-year tradition for wrapping, reflecting, and preparing for the next.

If you celebrate the holidays, have a wonderful one and I'll be back in 2024.

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Did you know a Podcast player is planning to edit and cash in on your content?

Peter Witham — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:07:32 -0600

I heard the news this morning that had me so concerned that I had to share my thoughts. A podcast player you must pay for will use AI to remove adverts from episodes. I have some serious reservations about that as a content maker, and I'm sharing them in this episode.

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Exploring the Dangers of Orphaned Content on Your Website

Peter Witham — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:44:38 -0600

Do you create content online? Do you know what Orphaned content is and why it's not good? I have a content problem, and I will explain what I'm doing to solve it and why.

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118+ things I don't have to do on my Web site

Peter Witham — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:41:39 -0600

Curious what they are? OK, I'll spill the beans. I am reviewing all the content on my site, PeterWitham.com, and found 118+ blog posts I think I can trash. That still leaves over 500. Listen to this episode and discover why you might want to do the same thing.

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The Power of Grooming: Streamlining Your Workflow for Maximum Productivity

Peter Witham — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 04:04:29 -0600

In this episode, I discuss the concept of grooming in software engineering and how it can be applied to various areas of life. Grooming involves regularly reviewing and updating work items to ensure they are ready to be worked on. By adopting a grooming habit, individuals can streamline their workflow, eliminate unnecessary preparation time, and enhance their creative process.

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Catching up on September wins and progress

Peter Witham — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:03:10 -0600

It has been a little while since the last episode. The good news is that I've been super busy. The bad news is that I had to wait for the Podcast. But here are the updates from my side projects and indie games.

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Endless Hurdles iOS game

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How I blew away two of my goals for this year already

Peter Witham — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:36:23 -0600

Setting myself goals has worked out well for me this year. In particular, two have gone past the finish line in ways I never imagined. A couple of observations that I hope will inspire and motivate you to keep pushing forward.

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Doing the uncomfortable marketing and conversion in a polite way

Peter Witham — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 14:52:08 -0600

In this episode, I discuss my recent decision to add a little marketing to my Web site. I am specifically targeting software developers to consider following my Compile Swift Podcast. These things always make me uncomfortable, but I have to accept they work and at least try them out.

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Results are in, AI-Generated Art for Podcast Covers, my conclusions

Peter Witham — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:50:05 -0600

In this episode, I dive into the world of AI-Generated art for podcast covers. I discuss the implications of this technology for the future of podcasting. Join me as I examine my testing results and draw conclusions on the potential impact of AI-generated art for creators.

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The episode that started this experiment

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Project updates - some times you have to step away

Peter Witham — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:01:14 -0600

A round-up of things I have been working on, or not working on more to the point this week. Sometimes you just need to step back and say "Hey it's not the day for doing things" when you don't feel that passion to create.

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Another new social network, migration thoughts

Peter Witham — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:10:41 -0600

Yep, I am talking about Threads. There are some good and bad issues with yet another new social network, and I will discuss a couple. I'll say now that I am currently on the fence regarding Threads for reasons I'll explain. But I have hopes for it with some caveats.

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A new experiment with AI artwork generation. Yes, this Podcast artwork is one of them

Peter Witham — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 15:11:02 -0600

I felt it was time to see the reality behind all the AI generation hype. Time to see what the facts and stats have to show. So I used AI to generate a new Podcast artwork and see what would happen.

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The button that made a difference with Podcast follows

Peter Witham — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 02:53:21 -0600

This week I made one small change to my Podcast episode web pages, which caused a more significant difference than expected. A positive boost to my episode downloads by just adding one button. More information in this episode and maybe something for you to think about trying.

(00:29) - The button that made a difference
(01:33) - Sample post
(04:42) - Rate and Review

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What's your brain therapy routine? Here's mine

Peter Witham — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:26:32 -0600

A reset is always good. For me, clearing out the brain or physical space for new thoughts or plans to run free and wild is my go-to. So what do you do to make that happen? Here's my routine, and it involves dusting :)

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Not releasing your best work, and why live streams are different

Peter Witham — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:25:50 -0600

Time to discuss why I have not released an episode in a little while and how I found my way back on track to a very different approach with live streams.

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The changing attitudes toward phone cameras

Peter Witham — Sun, 28 May 2023 16:06:11 -0600

On a recent trip, I only used my iPhone camera, which is the first time that has ever happened to me. I share some thoughts on the changing attitudes towards cameras and photographers in this episode.

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Spending time with YouTube to improve content popularity

Peter Witham — Thu, 11 May 2023 15:35:11 -0600

In this episode, I share thoughts on returning and spending time with my YouTube content, mainly using a tool I pay for and taking its advice and suggestions to improve the metadata, like titles and thumbnails, to see if it makes a difference.

I use and really like TubeBuddy.
My link: https://peterwitham.com/tbuddy

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Why I prefer hardware over software for better interaction and user experiences

Peter Witham — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 15:38:12 -0600

I prefer hardware interaction over software. For me, tactile response and feel make the experience compared to just tapping something on a screen and working with software. Some thoughts in this episode.

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FujiFilm XT-4
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Building a business with Joshua Green

Peter Witham — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 13:03:21 -0600

Josh is from Vancouver, British Columbia, born and raised. Has had one hell of a career path, from actor comedian, to snowboard instructor to running several of his own businesses including dog walking, a wine bar, cookie dough, Amazon, Themed events, you name it. Josh has a knack for writing business plans that go from idea to reality. And now he helps other people build their dream business.

Contact Joshua
Web Site

As mentioned in this episode
Where good ideas come from by Steven Johnson
Throwing it all out and starting again
Video Version of the episode

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Stop chasing YouTube monetization unless you have a huge channel

Peter Witham — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 14:00:55 -0600

I get it. A lot of people will disagree with my thoughts in this episode. But at least hear me out as to why I think time is better spent elsewhere for a better return on your investment.

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Staying genuine at the cost of clicks

Peter Witham — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:37:21 -0600

Some thoughts on why I choose to stay genuine rather than chase popularity under false representation.

(00:15) - Stay genuine to you
(05:30) - Rate and Review

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Knowing when to deep learn

Peter Witham — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 14:10:40 -0600

Knowing when to learn and recognize the pattern that works for you. Knowing this has enabled me to understand the right thing at the right time rather than learning the same thing repeatedly.

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Throwing it all out and starting again

Peter Witham — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:58:31 -0600

Sometimes, the best thing to do is throw it all out and start again. Yes, it can be hard, but it might be the only way forward. A few thoughts.

My example is a game I decided to build and then later discovered a flaw that was very difficult to work around. I decided to dump the work and start again, and I never looked back.

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A tip for Canon EOS M50 HDMI users

Peter Witham — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 18:50:32 -0600

I love my Canon EOS M50 camera. But, when it comes to using it as a video camera with HDMI out, it has an issue. After 30 minutes, it will turn off, regardless of power settings. Very frustrating for folks that use it for live streams. There is a simple fix, and I'll share it.

Affiliate link to the camera
Canon EOS M50 Camera

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Multiple projects as a way to keep moving forward

Peter Witham — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 15:13:31 -0600

Multiple projects are a great way to beat the motivation and brick wall blues. In this episode, I offer a couple of tips on how they can help you move forward when the road seems blocked or even non-existent.

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That was January, how did it go? Journaling answered my questions

Peter Witham — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:45:46 -0600

Can you believe we are at the end of January already? Amazing! In this episode, I discuss what I have learned from the changes I made this year. A lot of that is thanks to journaling. It works.

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:29) - Getting more done
(01:45) - Journaling
(03:57) - Habits
(04:29) - Trade Coffee
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Experiment to learn and improve existing work and find customers

Peter Witham — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:47:17 -0600

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Asking for reviews pays off, a great motivation for the start of the year

Peter Witham — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:54:04 -0600

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You have to make ugly before you can make pretty

Peter Witham — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 16:30:22 -0600

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An old love, with a new twist. Infrared Photography

Peter Witham — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0600

As mentioned in this episode

Blog Post with text example images
Hoya Infrared R72 filter (affiliate link to Amazon)

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Is film photography making a come back?

Peter Witham — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:13:57 -0600

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I took my own advice, and a good idea did not go as planned

Peter Witham — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:03:33 -0600

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Use the season to practice those skills just for fun

Peter Witham — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 13:30:18 -0600

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My creative struggle with phone vs actual cameras

Peter Witham — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:07:03 -0600

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Stop over complicating the solution to simple problems, lesson learned

Peter Witham — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:20:06 -0600

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Tis the season to enjoy as much as make

Peter Witham — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:33:40 -0600

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Are you giving a personal voice to your creations?

Peter Witham — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:20:48 -0600

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Is your current task worth the effort?

Peter Witham — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 01:21:56 -0600

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Don't fight the calendar and clock, schedules can slip

Peter Witham — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0600

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Are you going for happiness or likes?

Peter Witham — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 01:09:10 -0600

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Subscriptions are good for learning

Peter Witham — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:48:03 -0600

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Think of Googling as a reminder for what you know

Peter Witham — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0600

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It's OK to do something badly and ship, don't wait for perfection

Peter Witham — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0600

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Some times you need a break, and that is fine

Peter Witham — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0600

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The good and the bad of being busy

Peter Witham — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 03:36:38 -0600

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Everything is urgent, how to deal with this situation

Peter Witham — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600

I'd love to hear your thoughts and tips for dealing with situations like this. Here's the blog post where you can comment.
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What do I work on next? The constant struggle

Peter Witham — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 04:00:00 -0600

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The difference between YouTube and Live Streaming Content

Peter Witham — Sun, 24 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0600

The YouTube content episode

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Variety is the spice of content

Peter Witham — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 21:05:23 -0600

My YouTube channel mentioned in the episode

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When it all comes crashing down

Peter Witham — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:42:11 -0600

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To Blog or not to Blog?

Peter Witham — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 10:10:37 -0600

Blog posts take time, but that's what makes them better than 30-second splash and dash social network content. Some thoughts on long form content and why it still matters.

Don't be afraid to ask when help is offered

Peter Witham — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 14:46:46 -0600

What did I ask for? I asked if they could leave a review for one of my podcasts, and the review they left has blown me away with appreciation and motivation to also give 100% and keep going. Listen to this episode for the details and a reminder for you to always ask when someone reaches out.

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Freedom to express via personal projects

Peter Witham — Sat, 28 May 2022 12:10:25 -0600

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The things that make you happy, a guide to stress survival.

Peter Witham — Sat, 14 May 2022 14:16:04 -0600

In this episode, I talk about that and how I managed to deal with it. Maybe it can help you as well. Give it a listen and I'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Why Twitter changing hands is a good reminder to own a Web site

Peter Witham — Tue, 03 May 2022 11:28:05 -0600

I really don't care who owns Twitter, let me get that out the way. But if you are someone moving away for your own reasons, this serves as a good reminder why having your own Web site and pointing your followers/users to that rather than a social network matters at times like this.

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Appreciation comes when needed

Peter Witham — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:10:57 -0600

This is a big boost when I really need it. Maybe I'm stuck creatively, uninspired or unmotivated. But one thank you, review or comment puts me right back on track.

I believe this is the same for all of us, a few thoughts in this episode.

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The Generation Game

Peter Witham — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:54:53 -0600

The way we learn to do things and those approaches we take with us through life, I think, mostly come from our generation. Therefore, newer generations might not understand why we do things the way we do. Some thoughts on that in this episode.

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New Title, Great Content

Peter Witham — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 21:57:44 -0600

After much thought, I settled on what I think is a better title to describe the podcast along with an explanation of the journey to get there. Let me know what you think. PeterWitham.com/contact

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Tell the audience when you change direction

Peter Witham — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:19:46 -0600

As time goes on it's natural for us to want to change something or take a totally different direction. I've noticed this over the past couple of weeks from a few podcasts and video channels I follow. Each one did a great job at explaining their reasons and plans which made me want to continue on the new journey with them.

Some thoughts on that in this episode on how you can get a good result from changes.

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Great content is dead, long live the robots

Peter Witham — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 22:20:09 -0600

One, what happens when a bot visits your site and your hosting company does the wrong thing.
Two, robots have taken the fun out of creating content.

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This Exhausting Life

Peter Witham — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:46:37 -0600

I think journal episodes like this are important because I hope that they reach people out there who may need the boost of knowing that they are not the only ones making difficult decisions and trying to stay on track with their projects and pursuits.

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A good day is progress of any kind

Peter Witham — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 02:41:31 -0600

Every day can be a good day when you have the right perspective. For me, a good day is when I make any kind of progress on my projects. It can be a small or big thing, it does not matter, it's still a good day.

Some thoughts to help you find your good days.

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Too much research is bad

Peter Witham — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 15:43:16 -0600

Research is good, when done correctly and to the appropriate level. But is there such a thing as too much research? I say yes, and here are my reasons why.

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Critical feedback is crucial to success

Peter Witham — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:25:44 -0600

As creators, we need honest and useful feedback. This is critical to our success and growth. Some thoughts and tips in this episode to get just that.

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Is it time to pay for good quality social networks?

Peter Witham — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 17:00:45 -0600

I thought about this a lot over my vacation break. The amount of content and users on social networks now is so great that it is almost impossible to find the content and people you are actually interested in. Instead you have to find a way through the adverts and misleading click bait, the junk posts and insults.

So I ask you, is it time to pay for quality networks that do not allow any of the above to interfere with actually connecting to people and content you are interested in?

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My 2021 Review ... of me

Peter Witham — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 15:02:41 -0600

It's my end-of-year review of what I achieved and how well it all went, from projects to podcasts, to videos, you name it. An honest appraisal of myself and where I should try to improve. Maybe this gives you some ideas to do the same.

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How many you's to get something done?

Peter Witham — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:39:09 -0600

OK, you know the jokes, but do you know the answer? Some thoughts in this episode about needing you to commit to making something happen.

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The Apple Podcast app is getting great reviews, and it's our fault.

Peter Witham — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:31:37 -0600

I'm not saying that the Apple Podcast app is terrible, I really want it to be great. But I have some issues with it that I've mentioned before.

But why the ratings for it are suddenly so great is because we are mostly responsible for it as podcasters. We are asking our listeners to do the wrong thing with the best of intentions.

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The numbers say you are all amazing, thank you!

Peter Witham — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:52:56 -0600

This years Podcast report dropped in my inbox, and it was a delight to see how amazing you have all been this year. In this episode, I share the numbers and how motivating it is to have such amazing listeners in the community.

Thank you for making every minute worthwhile and amazing.

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Thoughts on Black Friday sales as a solo creator

Peter Witham — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 03:15:09 -0600

Black Friday is coming around again, which means sales for many. But what does it say about you and how you value your work if you put everything on sale? Some thoughts in this episode from a solo creator.

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Wisdom live talk - Infinite creativity in finite chunks

Peter Witham — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0600

This episode is a recent live talk I gave on the Wisdom App, we are blessed with infinite creativity, but only limited time, so how do we manage those chunks of time to get the most of our talents. Thanks to my guest Maggie for taking part in the conversation.

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Why I think exclusivity is bad for growth

Peter Witham — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:42:02 -0600

It may sound like a great marketing spin to only have your work available in one place, but I think it's a bad idea because you make it harder to find and harder for people to share on your behalf. Plus, you are really only helping the distributor by bringing your valued followers to them, and how does that help you?

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Participation over perfection wins

Peter Witham — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0600

Working to make something perfect can often lead to never finishing it. So if you never finish and ship, how can you expect anyone to participate in the joy and interaction of your work? Some thoughts in this episode.

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Make the most of it

Peter Witham — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:48:47 -0600

Whatever the situation, however imperfect it may be for what you desire. Make the most of it. You will learn something and might produce new and interesting work because of the challenges given to you.

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You cannot learn everything, my learning system explained

Peter Witham — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:32:54 -0600

It is human nature to want to learn things. For some of us, we want to learn more than we are capable of and that causes problems.

In this episode, I'm going to explain how I solved this problem for myself by going through my learning system which centers around three lists.

I hope this helps inspire you to think more about how you learn effectively.

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Happy International Podcasting Day - What Podcasts mean to me

Peter Witham — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:02:59 -0600

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Recent events around the World and in particular weather in the USA have me thinking about planning for protecting those precious memories and work from disastrous situations.

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What to do when you fall sick as a creator

Peter Witham — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 03:15:57 -0600

As solo creators, we feel the pressure to deliver. But how do you do that when you fall sick? I have some thoughts on that in this episode. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

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I'm trying a new photo social network, Glass

Peter Witham — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 01:12:27 -0600

I got my invite to Glass, a new photography social network/app. This got me thinking about how users define direction and growth rather than the suggestions of the creators. So far, I'm liking Glass, but could it become another Instagram quality content? Listen on.

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Midweek Minute - Set realistic achievable goals

Peter Witham — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 00:18:04 -0600

I have touched on setting achievable goals before, but I think it is worth a quick discussion on ways to break them down with time scaling.

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Peter Witham — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:44:06 -0600

Even when you use acceptable copyright-free and royalty-free audio, there is every chance your content will be flagged by an automated system. Here's my word of caution and advice when it happened to me this week.

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Brain Associations, the game of two parts

Peter Witham — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600

Our brain is always responding to things, triggers and responses. In this episode, I talk a little about how weird things get when the trigger is missing. As an example, I will never get used to taking a photograph and not hearing the sound of a shutter opening and closing. Or a car that does not make the sound of a car. Listen on if you are intrigued and want to play along.

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Midweek Minute - What's your elevator pitch to explain your creations?

Peter Witham — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:39:34 -0600

There is always a reason behind everything we create, but can you clearly explain in a short sentence what that reason is to someone else? Maybe you need to practice and think about that a little.

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How do you feel about your personal work?

Peter Witham — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:25:12 -0600

In this episode, I want to talk about how you feel about your personal work. The way that you receive comments on it, for that matter, should you even care what people think when you are making it just for you.

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Midweek Minute - Do Nothing ... whaaaa?

Peter Witham — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600

I know what you are thinking, "Do nothing, is he nuts?". There is a logic here trust me, listen on and all will make sense.

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Challenge Follow Up, My Example

Peter Witham — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 04:05:26 -0600

This is a follow-up as I said I would to a challenge I set in Season 5 Episode 27. The challenge was to pick something you wish you could do and make two lists. 1. with reasons why you don't do it and 2. the benefits if you could overcome this problem.

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Midweek Minute - Try another direction for better results

Peter Witham — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:11:24 -0600

In this episode, I talk about taking something that may or may not be working and see if you can change the direction of the project to improve results.

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Video update and managing historical content

Peter Witham — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:50:44 -0600

In this episode, I'll give an update on the video version of this podcast thanks to feedback from you the valued listeners.

I am also going to talk about managing historical content when it comes to migrating from one site to another, even when the domain name is the same. This is something everybody faces eventually if you have your own Web site.

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Midweek Minute - Something hard to do, weighing the good and bad

Peter Witham — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600

In this midweek minute, I have a very tough question again for you to face for yourself. But a very worthwhile exercise if you are completely honest.

Pick something you find extremely difficult to do or face. Then make two lists, one for the reasons not to do it. Another for the reasons to break through the barrier and do it.

Then, see which list is the one you really feel is the best. Be honest!

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Creating for the consumer

Peter Witham — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 17:53:17 -0600

In this episode, I talk about planning your creations to allow for the if/when/some time scenarios. What do I mean by that? You'll have to listen to find out.

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Midweek Minute - Clean your Creative Space

Peter Witham — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:00:53 -0600

This week's minute challenge is to clean out that creative space and see if it inspires you to start creating something. This happens to me when I clean up my desk, office, and home studio. When I'm done I'm ready and willing to jump into something and make the magic happen.

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Journal - Dealing with failing projects and facing reality

Peter Witham — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:10:55 -0600

This is a tough episode but an important one. I expose some inner thoughts on a few of my projects and how I need to figure out what to do with them. This is painful to face out load, but something that I feel can help others by putting it out there.

Sometimes the conversations we have with ourselves are the very ones that other people need to hear.

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Midweek Minute - Pick a tool and really appreciate its value

Peter Witham — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:09:15 -0600

In this midweek minute, I want you to pick a tool that you use and really appreciate what it does for you and the value it brings to the table. Also, is there something about it you should know better? If so, spend some time really getting to know it.

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Lessons learned and tips from conducting my first Podcast interview

Peter Witham — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 02:04:13 -0600

Recently I made my first podcast interview. I have appeared as a guest many times on different shows but this was the first time I was the interviewer. I am not afraid to admit that I had been avoiding doing one because it made me super anxious. But I also know that I'm telling you all to push the envelope of comfort to expand. So I had to make myself do it otherwise it just makes me a hypocrite.

In this episode I share my thoughts, lessons learned and tips that I hope can help you, should you find yourself in a similar situation. Believe me, push through the fear and discover that it's way easier to do than you think once you get started.

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Midweek Minute - Track that project progress

Peter Witham — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Midweek minute episodes are short actionable suggestions to keep you motivated and moving forward.

In this episode I want you to pick a project and write down the progress you want to see achieved in the next seven days. Then, seven days from now check that list and see how well you did.

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Transition users for a smoother experience

Peter Witham — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:27:22 -0600

You should always strive to keep people feeling comfortable, transitioning big changes over time is better in my opinion, than a sudden flood of new things that users have to immediately get used to.

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Podyssey.fm - A Podcast community that works

Peter Witham — Sat, 29 May 2021 17:08:18 -0600

This episode is slightly different. If you love podcasts as I do then I want to recommend podyssey.fm to you. To be clear I'm not getting anything from this other than sharing a great place to really discuss podcasts with other listeners.

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Peter Witham — Sat, 22 May 2021 12:31:43 -0600

Curious what this podcast is about? This is the answer you are looking for.

It is about anything and everything to do with creativity, how it affects our lives and those that encounter our creations.

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Stop wasting time waiting for inspiration to find you.

Peter Witham — Sat, 22 May 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Why are you wasting time waiting for inspiration to find you? Go find it and be rewarded.

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You gather resources and data, but do you use them?

Peter Witham — Sat, 15 May 2021 20:05:51 -0600

What are you doing with all the things you gather? Do you even look and learn from it?

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Sometimes sitting back gets better results

Peter Witham — Sat, 08 May 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Life moves at a pace, we tell ourselves we need to always be doing something to move project x forward. But I am here to tell you that sometimes the best results come from sitting back and accepting you can only do so many things in a given time before you burn out.

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How my usage and view of tech is changing as I get older

Peter Witham — Sat, 01 May 2021 13:55:11 -0600

I share some observations on how a year at home has changed my view on the devices and tech that I use and how that may be affected going forward as we return to a new normal for many of us.

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My thoughts on the new Apple podcast service and how it might affect us all

Peter Witham — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0600

Apple announced a new service to podcast creators that will enable them to charge for premium content, or tipping depending on how you chose to use it. I have some thoughts on this and share them in this episode. It's a mixed bag in my opinion.

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The right tool for the job will save you hours of frustration

Peter Witham — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 12:45:58 -0600

There is no doubt we all try to take the fast way when we can and end up struggling like mad when we do most of the time. Well I learned that lesson this week and after years of frustration went in search of the right tool to do the job and it turned out way better than I ever could of expected. Listen on for details.

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Why short portfolios and resumes are acceptable

Peter Witham — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:49:26 -0600

There can be many reasons someone has a short portfolio or resume. At some point, we all had this problem. If this is you then I hope you take some heart from this episode and see the advantage rather than disadvantage.

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Give peoples work the time and respect it deserves

Peter Witham — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:46:51 -0600

We live in a world with a short attention span by design. Social networks, for example, need you to scroll for them to make more money. Content makers get hurt by this because they get a few seconds of your attention at best.

Please slow down and appreciate the content they make. Here are my thoughts and hopes that you will consider.

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The How and why automating tasks is so important

Peter Witham — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:18:26 -0600

I cannot stress how important it is to get back as much time as you can, automating repetitive tasks will give you back more time and creative space than you realize. I’ll give a couple of examples, one saves me doing 11 tasks every time I publish a podcast episode.

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Creativity as a form of relaxation

Peter Witham — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:49:43 -0600

I use my creativity as a way to not only make things but help me relax. After all, should we not enjoy creating things rather than stress out about them? I share one of the ways I like to do it and hope to spark some thoughts for you on how you can do it too.

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Does having your own domain name matter anymore?

Peter Witham — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 03:34:32 -0600

This question came up as a topic of conversation this week. Does having a place to call home on the Internet still matter in a world full of social networks? I have some very firm thoughts on this as a content maker.

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Left or Right Brain Today? And Why it Matters

Peter Witham — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:01:42 -0600

The brain has two modes, on the left we have all the logical things, and on the right, the creative things. It's important to figure out which kind of a day you are having to get the most from your tasks and creativity.

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Are You Doing The Right Work? Should You Delegate or Outsource?

Peter Witham — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:04:12 -0600

As creatives we have very busy lives, often that involves tasks we would rather not be doing or we are less than great at. So maybe we need to consider if that task is better delegated our outsourced so we can focus on the things WE need to be doing?

A few thoughts and suggestions on the topic.

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Brand Self Can be a Problem or a Blessing. A Few Thoughts and Tips

Peter Witham — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:16:47 -0600

Choosing to brand everything under the umbrella of you can be a problem or a blessing, only you can decide which is right. Here are a few thoughts on the choices I have made and why.

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Starting over is OK

Peter Witham — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:51:03 -0600

Sometimes the best thing for a project is starting over. Maybe it is not going the way you want it or perhaps you want to pivot to a totally different direction and trying to rework what you have will take more effort than ripping it all down to a clean page and starting over.

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Peter Witham — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 04:10:55 -0600

I was watching a video of Harumi Tanaka, a masterful fountain pen maker on YouTube. He was saying towards the end of the video how some people hold their breath as they are turning the outside edge of the barrel of the pen to help them focus.

This got me thinking and I realized that I do the same thing at critical moments. I bet most of you do as well if you stop and observe your actions.

So how about you, what moments give you pause to hold that breath and focus on the moment?

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A huge thanks to all of you this year

Peter Witham — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:53:13 -0600

Why I am thankful to all of you and for my creative brain this year.

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Warm up that Brain

Peter Witham — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 16:40:58 -0600

Do you have a routine you follow to get yourself ready to create? I realized that I don't, and that's something I am going to try and fix. Here's my plan and what I consider a creative warm-up to mean to me.

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What is your win?

Peter Witham — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:03:34 -0600

To keep moving forward we all need wins. Big or small, it does not matter. You just need something that says "keep going".

In this episode, I talk about a couple of examples and ways to measure what you call a win.

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The Universal Language of Art

Peter Witham — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 04:43:03 -0600

First I get a little distracted by talking about one of my favorite movies and how this is the perfect time of year to watch those old thriller and scary movies.

But then I talk about the universal language of art and creativity to help cross the divide of communication when we cannot speak each others language.

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Are You Making The Right Thing?

Peter Witham — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 13:52:28 -0600

There is no doubt in my mind that as we all create and share things, we have an idea in our head of what we think we are sharing. But have you stopped to consider if that really is the case? Perhaps, more importantly, do you know how to answer that question?

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Thoughts on backyard creativity

Peter Witham — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:12:13 -0600

Never forget that inspiration and opportunity to create is always around you, sometimes you need to stop take a couple of seconds to look around. That is my take away from a photo opportunity I spotted in my backyard this week as I was making coffee.

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Lessons learned from my own YouTube channel

Peter Witham — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 16:26:07 -0600

I have been working over the past couple of months on making your YouTube channel better. But in order to do that, I need to know what is and is not working, that's where the time and experiments come in to play. Not forgetting the all-important statistical data.

In this episode, I talk about what I discovered and what it tells me to do going forward.

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The best camera is the one you have with you? Only if it’s a good one!

Peter Witham — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 19:41:20 -0600

The best camera is the one you have with you, assuming you have a good camera with you that is. A few thoughts on this idea that is commonly found on the Internet. There are times the camera with you is a mobile device, and that is going to bite you on the you know what later if you try and use the image for certain things. So why not just carry an actual camera instead and always be covered for any eventuality. ——- Say thanks, I love coffee and being appreciated ——- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pwcom ——————————————————————————————————————————- ——— Let’s connect ————————————————————————————- Twitter: https://twitter.com/grfxmedia Instagram: https://instagram.com/grfxmedia Web: https://grfxmedia.com ——————————————————————————————————————————- I would appreciate it if you subscribe, share with friends on your social platform of choice. Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Time for a break (corrected)

Peter Witham — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 23:16:38 -0600

I have tried hard to get a new episode put together over the past couple of weeks, with everything going on in the World it has proven to be too hard and not as important as everything we are having to deal with.

I have decided to take a break as we should be focusing on what's going on around us, so I am using this time to take a break and plan out the direction for next season. I have some new ideas and this gives me time to explore them.

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Thank you + Teaching is hard

Peter Witham — Tue, 05 May 2020 23:48:56 -0600

Firstly, a follow up to the previous episode and a thank you to everyone that reached out.

Teaching people is hard, figuring out how to break down complicated topics to something that as many as possible will understand at all skill levels is almost an art to its self.

Here are a few thoughts and tips on trying to get it right. Spoiler, it all starts with understanding your audience!

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The struggle is real but brutal honesty does help

Peter Witham — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:45:39 -0600

In this episode, I share some thoughts on where I am at right now in particular with this podcast. There are times we just have to tell ourselves that doing something because you like to do it is good enough.

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The lows, but then the highs!

Peter Witham — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:39:13 -0600

How I went from a low to a high this weekend by pushing through the barriers of creative block and procrastination to being really productive and inspired to start the week.

Mentioned in this episode

My Patreon Where I put exclusive content for my subscribers.

UIBuzz.com My new anything goes micro cast.

Final Cut Pro X - Apple The video editing software by Apple.

Unity software Software for creating games and other cross-platform applications.

Micro.blog A wonderfully simple to use blogging platform for those looking to get content out without the hassle of building a Web site

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Giving and receiving feedback is important

Peter Witham — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 02:05:33 -0600

Why getting and giving feedback is important. I do not mean just clicking that thumbs up or down, or +1 on something. I'm talking about telling someone why you are doing it, what it is you liked or what you thought was not so great.

We owe it to people to tell them what we thought of it if there is a system in place to do so.

Plus, you can only improve if you get feedback.

I'll talk about all this and more.

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Suggestions for creative projects whilst stuck at home

Peter Witham — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:25:07 -0600

You are probably stuck in a building like me and so many others. Well, that does not mean we have to give up on projects. Here are 5 suggestions you can try whilst at home.

1. Invent a project that you can do at home, for example document what it is like to be at home. Maybe set up a mini studio for photography or painting.

2. Practice using your equipment, whatever it maybe. Learn settings or maybe play round with tools you normally avoid.

3. Revisit old projects, I bet if you look hard enough there is something you can work on.

4. Play around with old equipment you never use anymore, I have a few old cameras around the house that I can power up, maybe you have some old brushes or pens you no longer use and could start working with again.

5. Just go with the flow, pick something you would normally avoid and try it. Maybe try a new skill like drawing or painting, who knows what could come from just throwing out the rule book and doing something different.

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COVID-19, Finding the positive, documenting the now

Peter Witham — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:42:58 -0600

We are certainly in a time that we will remember. There is so much going on around the World with COVID-19 and it is tough for everyone.

This gave me an idea of how I and so many others can channel all that concern into something to focus our attention and help us get through it.

If you are in a position to do so, document how this is affecting you, your family, your town, your country and even the World. This not only serves as a record for future generations but as a way to turn all the worry into an effort to help stay motivated during this stressful time.

In this episode, I share some thoughts and an example of how I'm trying to make the most of a difficult situation.

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Dealing with competition is a mind set, how to come out on top

Peter Witham — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:19:59 -0600

So many projects get abandoned or never started because people take the attitude "Someone else has already done it" and that's idiotic to be blunt. Until you do it, nobody has done it 'your way' and who's to say your take won't be the start of something big?

Oh, so a celebrity has entered your market? Great that means good news on exposure for you as well.

These thoughts and more on turning that frown into a cheer in this episode.

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Priorities matter, make them, live with them

Peter Witham — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:24:00 -0600

We all have priorities. Some we make, some we have to live with. But all of them have to be evaluated and responded to accordingly. Here is a few thoughts on that process.

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Go all in Poker face!

Peter Witham — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 16:53:21 -0600

My problem might be my biggest strength.

When I start something new I go all in, straight for the deep dive. I'll learn as much as I can, practice and push myself to do the best job I can at whatever it is. That's my strength, it should be yours as well.

A few thoughts on how to tackle new things and have a feeling of achievement rather than just dabbling at something on the surface.

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Always be you, be authentic

Peter Witham — Sat, 25 Jan 2020 14:35:58 -0600

We all do it, it's almost a subconscious act. We present ourselves a certain way to people we meet for the first time, maybe it's a client or maybe it's a gathering. But I think you need to try very hard to just be you for several reasons.

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Forget New Year Resolutions

Peter Witham — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:11:57 -0600

I know plenty of people out there set a new year resolution or two, but forget it. It's a bad idea for most and destined to fail.

I have a better suggestion, set regular goals instead.

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Happy Holidays

Peter Witham — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 13:18:45 -0600

Enjoy the break if you are having one, take time with friends and family. Recharge ready to take on next year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Creative Journaling Ideas and Suggestions

Peter Witham — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:14:26 -0600

There is also a video version of this episode: Here on YouTube

Journaling has been one of the most popular topics, so I thought I would revisit and offer some ideas and suggestions on how you can start and what you may want to consider putting in a journal to keep you inspired and motivated.

I would love to hear your thoughts and tips, Contact me

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Capture ideas when you have them

Peter Witham — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:59:07 -0600

It is very important to capture those ideas in any form you can when you have them, even when they might be rough quick thoughts. They do not have to be perfect, but capturing them is a must.

From a few simple words, or a sketch, to a couple of lines of text. Capturing even the beginning of an idea has to be a priority for you.

iOS Software I use to capture notes

Moleskine Flow for iOS

Penbook for iOS

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The benefits of working solo

Peter Witham — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 01:25:45 -0600

I have spoken a lot about working in teams in other episodes. So for this one, I thought I would turn it around and talk about the benefits of working solo if that suits your style and preference.

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A new project to truly leave my comfort zone

Peter Witham — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:30:12 -0600

Through a series of synchronistic events I have a new project I am working on. For the first time, I am making paid content.

In this episode I share my thoughts on the project, what it is, how I plan to do it, and how I think it will work.

For anyone that has ever made something to share and ask for payment, I am sure you will have experienced a lot of these thoughts and concerns.

Patreon post for project

Code Notes App sourcecode

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Do you listen to the data or your gut?

Peter Witham — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 20:07:57 -0600

When the numbers say stop but the gut says carry on. What do you do? A few thoughts on when knowing it's time to make a decision.

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Too Much? Too Soon? Not Enough?

Peter Witham — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 12:03:58 -0600

I get it, you just did something cool and want to tell the World, but you did that 10 minutes ago, should you wait longer for that next release? Is it too much in one go? Does everyone really want a 2 hour podcast to listen too?

Some thoughts on all those things, pace and delivery can make the difference between an on-going conversation and attention or a way to send people to sleep.

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I Have Free Time...What Now?

Peter Witham — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:36:13 -0600

So you reached the end of your day, you finished work, maybe the kids went to bed and it's that moment when time is yours to do what ever you want with

... what now?

Well, I have a few suggestions on how you can take advantage of that time and keep those projects and what ever else you want moving forward.

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The Power of Silence

Peter Witham — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 14:33:09 -0600

Do you like silence?

For me, silence is a great way to recharge my battery and gives me the opportunity to focus. But I appreciate it's not that way for everyone. Silence in todays society is almost a weird fifth wheel.

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Always Believe in Every Project + Maintain a Skill Wish List

Peter Witham — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 21:29:56 -0600

Part 1

Every time I start a project, I believe it's the one that is going to work out and make the difference. I have to, and you should as well, why? Because if you do not believe in it at the beginning, why bother even doing it.

Part 2

Do you maintain a list of skills you want to work on? I do, I have a list of skills I want to improve and a list of skills that I want to learn. This keeps me motivated and excited to try new things.

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Get started with a template, move that project forward fast

Peter Witham — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 11:06:50 -0600

There is no shame in using a template or preset to get a project started. Often I hear that there is some kind of stigma attached to using a pre-built solution. But often that is the fastest way to get to what really matters...making content.

To start a new project you need to remove any excuse to procrastinate, and often it seems that generating a tool or system to make the thing you want to make gets in the way. So let's start by avoiding that.

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Should You Work for Free? Here's What I Do

Peter Witham — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 16:31:17 -0600

It's the huge question that always sparks debate. So rather than say what I think you should do, I'm just going to tell you what I do.

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Where should I post my work? A list of 20 places to start

Peter Witham — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 23:04:56 -0600

The answer will be different depending on what you do. But here is a list where I have tried to break down a few different categories by type.

Visual Sites

- Pintrest

- YouTube

- Vimeo

- Instagram

- VSCO

- Vero

- Dribble

Technical or Readable Sites

- LinkedIN

- HackerNews

- Reddit

More dedicated, focused sites

- Product Hunt

- Specialized Forums

- Slack Groups

- Discord Groups

- Your Own Web site

Books and Written Material

- Amazon Self Publish

- Apple Books

- Google Books

Generic Social

- Twitter

- Facebook

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Why Having a Home on the Web Matters

Peter Witham — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:11:40 -0600

It is so important to have you're own domain name and Web site. Especially if you are thinking of building a brand or e-commerce. In this episode, I am going to give you very good reasons why you need to do this and not use a third party as you're home on the Web.

Show Notes:

- It will always be there for as long as you keep it live.

- You get to control how it looks and all other aspects of the site.

- You are free to change your mind at any time and take it in another direction.

- You are not relying on a service that might go paid or disappear at some point. For example, many of the social networks that now no longer exist.

- You are not dependent on a third party company and their privacy rules and how they use your data.

- Users know exactly where to find you.

- You can use the site and domain as a jumping point to anywhere else you want to direct people.

- You can use services to see metrics and learn from your users what is working and what is not. This is invaluable data.

- You can gather user information via forms and/or emails and start a two way conversation.

- If you decide to sell goods or services, you are free to implement that the way you want it to be.

- You are not forced to display advertising or other distractions based on the desires of another company.

- You get to provide the experience to visitors and potential customers exactly the way you want it to be.

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Growth means knowing your audience. Do you know who that is?

Peter Witham — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 02:30:10 -0600

You cannot attract everyone, and you do not need to.

You just need to know who to attract, but do you know how? Here is some thoughts on how to work that out and an example.

1 good audience member is worth a 100 bad ones in the long run.

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Catching Up From Too Many Projects

Peter Witham — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 03:41:32 -0600

Sometimes projects delay things, that's bad! So here's a new episode to get us back on track. In this episode I am going to talk about that very thing, making time and keeping commitment to your creative projects.

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Never Blindly Follow a Trend

Peter Witham — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 13:37:36 -0600

Trends come and go. Whilst they offer an interesting insight in to a direction you might want to consider, you should never just follow them without question. Or worse, abandon your own trend because something else is more popular. Just a couple of thoughts shared on how and why.

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New Projects Are Fun Times To Try Something New

Peter Witham — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 23:33:58 -0600

I am starting a new side project and the best part of that is I get to have a totally clean slate in front of me and the opportunity to work on it with new skills and new ways.

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Experience Like A Customer

Peter Witham — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:32:04 -0600

You need to try and experience your content the say as your customers will, and for that you may have to do a little homework, but it will be worth it. By experiencing what you make the same way a customer does you can ensure that you are making the right choices and delivering what you expect not what you assume.

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Should We Fix Our History?

Peter Witham — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:46:59 -0600

It can be tempting to go back and fix those older works that just don't meet our newer higher standards, but they might just be beneficial to leave as they are. Previously not so great work by comparison to your standard today is a great way to show progression and improvement, and that my friend is a good thing.

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My Creative Level - Affected By The Weather

Peter Witham — Thu, 30 May 2019 00:08:11 -0600

Note: This episode was record on the move in some really terrible weather so the quality may not be what you are used to.

Over a long time now I have noticed something, the weather greatly affects my creative mood and output. When it's damp and raining it somehow pushes me to a higher level.

Terrible storms in Texas today reaffirmed this for me, so I thought I would share some interesting observations.

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Lessons learned from my live streaming tests

Peter Witham — Wed, 22 May 2019 22:37:01 -0600

As I mentioned in the last episode, this week I started my setup and testing for live streaming. It proved very interesting and I share my thoughts and lessons learned in this episode.

It gave me enough information going forward on how I can improve both quality and service. Now I can start work on my development and podcast streaming I think.

A couple of streaming examples here from my game streams.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fBzet8HCb08

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/427190505

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This week I left the comfort zone and started looking at live streaming.

Peter Witham — Sat, 18 May 2019 10:10:50 -0600

Live streaming is a popular way to share with people, some times the less polished result can be more interesting. This is something I have started to investigate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Create and use boundaries to keep things in check

Peter Witham — Sat, 11 May 2019 17:46:51 -0600

Boundaries are wonderful things

We are more likely to respect boundaries put upon us by others than those we impose on ourselves. That is assuming we put any in place to begin with. Just telling ourselves that we will know when enough is enough is not a good way to hold ourselves accountable.

Not only are boundaries a good way to measure things like project limits but they also teach you a useful skill that you can carry through every aspect of your professional career.

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Working remotely can be rewarding and a challenge. Here are some tips to make it work.

Peter Witham — Fri, 03 May 2019 03:54:43 -0600

Remote Working is a blessing and a curse depending on how the day is going.

I'm going to share some tips that I think help make the days not only productive but keep you in close contact with you're team if you work on one.

I would love to hear from you, visit www.peterwitham.com/contact to send feedback right to my inbox.

Thanks for listening.

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Do you understand your tools and what they are doing? You Should and I'll tell you why!

Peter Witham — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 17:04:32 -0600

Do you know what those fancy tools you use are doing? Do you realize what actually happens in the background when you press a button to get an instant effect? You should, one day those tools might change. But understanding what they do is a skill that will always be available to you.

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Use the MVP to start on your journey to creativity.

Peter Witham — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:00:15 -0600

Use the MVP to remove excuses for starting on your journey to creativity. No not minimal viable product, I'm talking about something else. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Measuring up against others probably won't help you.

Peter Witham — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:31:56 -0600

Measurement is good, but only if you use the right statistics to test with. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I hope you fail every so often. Here’s why.

Peter Witham — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:02:42 -0600

Failing can be a great way to succeed next time, I think failing is a great way to improve. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Creative Minute: Run at your pace not others.

Peter Witham — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:39:42 -0600

It is all too easy to compare yourself to others, maybe you feel slower or faster, maybe you feel they are doing better work. That’s a mistake, run at your pace to do your best work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hackathon Experience

Peter Witham — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 22:07:14 -0600

This week I took part in a hackathon, I came away with some thoughts that I decided to share on the experience and how I feel it benefited my creativity to compromise down to a minimal shippable product.

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Minute of Creativity: It is not the tools, it is you.

Peter Witham — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:22:42 -0600

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Minute of Creativity: Multiple projects are a good thing. Here’s why.

Peter Witham — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:39:11 -0600

Multiple projects are a great way to not only stay on top of skills but to stop frustration and perhaps even burn out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Minute of Creativity: Did you teach someone? What was the result?

Peter Witham — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:30:17 -0600

In a previous episode I challenged you to try and teach some one something, did you do it? I did, this was the result.

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Mid Week Minute of Creativity: Teach Someone Something

Peter Witham — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:37:41 -0600

This week it is a mini challenge. I want you to see how well you know something, you may think that's easy. Try teaching it to someone, it does not have to be anything massive, just try to convey your knowledge in a way that helps someone else.

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Mid Week Minute of Creativity: Choices

Peter Witham — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:05:55 -0600

This week I want you to think about the choices you make when creating. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Midweek minute of creativity

Peter Witham — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:23:27 -0600

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Mid week minute: Appreciate your skills and talents.

Peter Witham — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:28:12 -0600

Take 5 minutes today to stop and appreciate what you can do and how it makes you feel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Embrace Negative Reviews

Peter Witham — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 00:48:33 -0600

Nobody likes to hear bad things said about their work. But I see this as an opportunity to turn them in to something positive and learn from them by asking why someone does not like it.

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2019 is upon us

Peter Witham — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:05:52 -0600

With 2019 starting I thought we’d catch up a little and I’d lay out some plans and thoughts for what I’d like to do this year --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Take time out to recharge

Peter Witham — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 12:44:18 -0600

It is important to take time out to recharge our creative batteries. We spend all year running down our creative energy and that needs replacing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Forget perfection

Peter Witham — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:05:28 -0600

Forget perfection, it is a moving target that is a waste of time. Here's why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Hardest Moments are our Greatest Achievements

Peter Witham — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:48:10 -0600

We all have those moments that we think we took on more than we can handle. That realization that we just do not know how to solve the problem and want to give up. DON'T! That is the moment of our greatest achievement. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Don't trash yourself for bigger numbers

Peter Witham — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:47:15 -0600

Making trash just to get a big audience is wrong. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Inspiration and creative expansion by studying the work of others.

Peter Witham — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:16:15 -0600

One way you can expand your creative skills and understanding is by studying works that inspire you, you can take this a step further by trying to recreate those inspiring works. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Negative Why

Peter Witham — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 11:26:24 -0600

Face head on those things you avoid. But first ask why you avoid them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Prioritize to free yourself to be creative.

Peter Witham — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 09:57:43 -0600

Prioritization is a great way to remove things from your brain that block you from being creative. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

10 Things Destroying Your Productivity. Part 2 of 2

Peter Witham — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:44:23 -0600

Part 2 of my 10 things destroying your priductivity and creativity. You can find part 1 here https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/episodes/10-Things-Destroying-Your-Productivity--Part-1-of-2-e22rdd/a-a48kb6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

10 Things Destroying Your Productivity. Part 1 of 2

Peter Witham — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:14:47 -0600

I wrote a blog post recently that listed ten things killing productivity. The same applies for creativity. In this first part I talk about five of them, part two will be the remaining five. You can find the blog post at https://peterwitham.com/development-notes/10-things-destroying-your-productivity/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New and Old Design. Wins and Whines!

Peter Witham — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:55:25 -0600

As designs change over time, there are those that make creating easier and those that make it harder. Here's one of each. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Problem of Over Learning

Peter Witham — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 16:36:52 -0600

Learning is great, but do you actually practice what you learn or do you just keep learning? Practice is an important part of learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Do not apologize for your art!

Peter Witham — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 15:41:12 -0600

You should not feel like you need to apologize for your art when someone does not like it. Some thoughts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Step up and Just Do It

Peter Witham — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 10:39:12 -0600

This is me trying something new. This is the audio track to a video podcast that I decided to do. That’s what this episode is about, stepping up and just doing it. Put quality second to actually getting something done and out in to the World. Video version here https://youtu.be/sJGe7Wlp7D8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New Hardware is Not The Answer

Peter Witham — Fri, 11 May 2018 15:42:28 -0600

We all do it, we think getting something new will solve our creative rut or problem. Time for some tough love on ourselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Is it OK to let software solve your problems?

Peter Witham — Sun, 06 May 2018 20:55:28 -0600

Some thoughts on whether letting automation is good or bad for creativity. I'm not spoiling it by answering here, you'll just have to listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Respect the burnout

Peter Witham — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 08:01:35 -0600

Creative burnout is a real thing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Draw the line and ship it

Peter Witham — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 08:06:06 -0600

Stop picking at it and ship it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sound Passionate About Your Creative Pursuits.

Peter Witham — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 08:08:31 -0600

You love creating and are passionate about your work. But does that come across to others? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Social Media as a support or burden?

Peter Witham — Fri, 30 Mar 2018 15:35:22 -0600

The benefits and cost of social media. Is it worth the sacrifice? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Starting season 2 very soon

Peter Witham — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:40:51 -0600

New discussions and ideas on leading a creative life and in 2018, coming soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The importance of communities

Peter Witham — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:42:10 -0600

How community helps feed creativity --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Believe in you

Peter Witham — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:10:05 -0600

Without self belief, we are lost. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Power of Self Motivation

Peter Witham — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 13:14:24 -0600

This week I took a staycation and produced a massive amount of creative content. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hidden Creative Block

Peter Witham — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:22:12 -0600

Creative block can sometimes be caused by the decisions and patterns we create. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Creativity can open options.

Peter Witham — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 17:26:16 -0600

Allow your creativity to present new opportunities. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Enjoy The Medium

Peter Witham — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:30:22 -0600

Take time to appreciate and explore your medium of choice when creating. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Multitasking Myth

Peter Witham — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 09:00:27 -0600

Why Multitasking is not as good for you as you might think. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Expanding Skills

Peter Witham — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 08:49:27 -0600

Expanding Skills Through Restriction, set yourself some temporary limitations to really fine tune those skills. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Share your love of creativity

Peter Witham — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 16:49:57 -0600

It is important to appreciate other artists, so be sure to tell them with these ideas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Creative Journaling

Peter Witham — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:17:44 -0600

A couple of ideas to keep those journals interesting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

My iPad Creative Writing

Peter Witham — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 14:46:57 -0600

I wrote up this week my creative writing process for blogging on the iPad Pro. https://peterwitham.com/development-notes/ipad-pro-workflow-blogging-and-writing/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Backup offsite to prevent lose

Peter Witham — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:02:07 -0600

Tragedy can strike at any time, protect what memories you can now. It is all to easy to leave it until it is too late. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Eclipsed by the moment

Peter Witham — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:14:46 -0600

Sometimes we should just live in the moment and appreciate it rather than try and capture it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Inspired by print

Peter Witham — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 12:43:50 -0600

A new print inspires new works. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Community for creativity

Peter Witham — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:22:54 -0600

Community for creativity --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Always review old work.

Peter Witham — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:17:43 -0600

Always review old work with a new viewpoint. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

When should you create?

Peter Witham — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 08:17:06 -0600

Knowing when to create is a personal answer, some thoughts on how to find the answer for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How I live a creative life.

Peter Witham — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 09:43:22 -0600

My Creative Life by Example --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peter-witham/support ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★