In this episode, Sachit Gupta explores the importance of fostering creativity and experimentation in both personal and professional settings. He shares valuable insights on: What You Will Learn (00:00) The 80/20 rule at Google and its impact on innovation (00:41) Balancing core work with experimentation for creators (01:39) Overcoming perfectionism in the creative process (02:37) The "pottery class" experiment and quantity vs. quality (03:36) Using the 60-minute journaling technique for problem-solving (04:38) The power of collaborative creativity and idea refinement Key Insights 1. Google's 20% time policy led to significant product innovations 2. Creators should balance core work with experimentation to avoid stagnation 3. Perfectionism can hinder creativity; focus on quantity to improve quality 4. The first draft is rarely perfect, but it's crucial to start and refine 5. Use techniques like 60-minute journaling to overcome creative blocks 6. Collaborate with others to enhance and refine creative ideas Key Quotes - "The best creators have this belief about experimentation and always taking what they have and creating something new from it." - Sachit Gupta (01:33) - "The first draft is never the best. It's usually closest to like what the ideal would be, but it's not the thing which is the ideal." - Sachit Gupta (03:11) - "The best creative ideas happen with other people." - Sachit Gupta (05:27) Links & Resources ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/creatorsmba_ ⁠Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creatorsmba ⁠Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creatorsmba Support This Podcast Share this episode with other creators and creatives to help them learn the essential business skills needed to monetize their creator business effectively. Join us in shaping the future of the creator economy.

Uncover the fascinating daily routine of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the prodigious composer who shaped classical music. From his early morning start to his late-night compositions, explore how Mozart orchestrated his day for maximum musical output and career growth.

Key Points:

1. Mozart's day began at 6 AM, starting with meticulous grooming
2. Early mornings were dedicated to focused composition in silence
3. He mentored violin students and attended client consultations by 9 AM
4. Mozart owned a pet starling, an unusual companion for a composer
5. Late nights were spent composing, believing every moment was an opportunity for creation

Notable Quote: "For Mozart, the quiet hours fueled his creativity, letting him work without distractions."

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In this episode, Sachit Gupta discusses building and managing creative teams effectively. He shares insights on fostering seamless communication, supercharging brainstorming sessions, and implementing training methods to boost team creativity. What You Will Learn (00:00) How the best teams cultivate desirable habits (02:00) Building creative telepathy within a team (03:42) The fastest way to improve in sales (04:28) The power of "Yes, And" in creative collaboration (05:19) Understanding the fragility of ideas in the creative process (05:40) Lessons from Google's innovation culture Sachit offers valuable insights for creators and team leaders looking to enhance their creative output and collaboration. Whether you're managing a creative team or looking to improve your own creative process, this episode is packed with actionable strategies. Want to turn your passion into a thriving business? Check out CreatorsMBA for comprehensive training on the business of being a creator. *Key Quotes* -"The way to ingrain good habits in a team is to design a training that gets people to take action based on the values you're trying to instill." - Sachit Gupta (00:15) -"Consistent practice over time is what creates creative telepathy in a team." - Sachit Gupta (02:15) -"Ideas are fragile and take time to develop." - Sachit Gupta (05:19) -"The best teams create place for healthy conflict so that creativity can shine." - Sachit Gupta (00:00) -"If you look at any creative process, there is conflict because you're talking about ideas and what one person sees and what the other person sees in their heads is never going to be the same." - Sachit Gupta (08:31) Links & Resources

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