Focus To Build Expertise Rapidly: Win Without Pitching Clubhouse Recording 7/12
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Clubhouse recording Day 07/12 w/ Win Without Pitching Manifesto author Blair Enns. This call, we focus on the proclamation "We Will Build Expertise Rapidly”. Make the claim of a specialization before you are 100 percent comfortable. It's okay to be aspirational.
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The unspoken foundational tip he doesnt mention here is "know thyself"
Chris, you really are a gem to the world. God bless your drive and willingness to share yourself with us. I dont think theres a single video youve uploaded that is fluff or without merit.
Thank you 🙏
One thing that Blair says in the WWPM (or one of the blog articles) that wasn't mentioned here is that the temptation of staying a generalist for the sake of a richer creative life is often based on an assumption that is not necessarily accurate.
At its root, the dilemma stems from the desire to spend one's time doing an assortment of creative things - it's the reason most creatives go into that field after all -, and the assumption is that once you specialize, your time will be spent doing mostly that one specialized creative task. However, this fails to take into account that by specializing, the professional can charge more for the time they spend on that specialized work, which in turn frees up more of their time to work on those more varied creative endeavors. So there's a conflation of the professional's "billable" time with their physical time, when in reality the time gained from being able to charge more for the billable work can be used much more freely on work that is more fun and meaningful as opposed to more client work that is underpaid.
This channel has seriously been like walking into an intimidating field with a guide and a best friend. I love how you break down concepts in this, at times, overwhelming space. Thank you! ✨
This channel has opened my eyes to my own self worth. My work and value provided is worth more than discounting my services for 3 years. And I’m now making more in one job than I made in the first 3 years in business
I know right, he makes it so easy to apply it
“Most people will live with the undesirable circumstances rather than do the undesirable work.” - Blair Enns - MIC DROP
Because of Chris and thefutur, I came across 2bobs podcast. Both thefutur and 2bobs are the greatest thing that happened to the creative industry.
Thank you 😊
@@thefutur my pleasure mate! I kept sharing your content to my industry peers, so that more effort will be made to improve the creative industry. Keep up the good work. I'll be always there to support your revolution!
I came across 2bobs podcast because of you so you’re the third greatest thing so far. Thanks!
link to 2bobs podcast
2vegana
Can we just take a moment for Chris Do here. Like Wow Blair is an amazing mind and the richness of these talks are beyond words. But we could not get those without Chris and his super good job as an host. You really are a wonderful host Chris! Keep up the good work!
“Most people will live with the undesirable circumstances, rather than do the undesirable work”
Takeaway: don’t be most people.
DO MORE WORK
The same guy who said "I like to experiment with my body, ... Overdose things". Don´t be this guy.
@@koenignero have you read his book that they're covering?
Do the right work.
@@runalong probably not
Not necessarily More Work, but the Undesirable Work. There is a hustle culture going around, but being busy may not mean confronting your fears, doing what is needed to change your circumstances. That's the uncomfortable work. Some people just do more comfortable work to keep themselves distracted from the uncomfortable work that would change their circumstances.
One thing other than Blair's insight that everyone should take note from this video is the attitude Chris showed and maintained during the session. No matter how expert you might be, you still listen when people talk. The value of a talk comes from the speaker, but whether someone "get it" or not eventually comes down to how attentive he listens. That "lifetime learner" mentality fam, is one of the most important determinant , alongside grit attention and discipline, to determine your futur potential
Lol at “I’m firing some people on Monday” but that’s a great way of putting it
I literally loled at this moment.
29:20
That build up,
That pause,
Beat . .beat,
Chills.
And Chris carried it bruh! Amazing stuff!!
I need all of Blair's stuff now!
haha. Thank you Robert.
I am stumbling on this great talk two years after the fact. It relates to all of the factors and narratives I am sorting through at the moment. I love it when information appears as you need and can be receptive.
I didn't come into this episode expecting to hear about the differences between specializing vs a generalist mindset. Something I've been narrowing down as a 3d Artist. I believe this gave me the answer. Thanks a ton 💪🏼
Same here. Arch Viz for me. I’ve niched down pretty far maybe too far. What’s your main tool? Blender, Twinmotion and Lumion for me.
His ability to articulate his concepts and knowledge is engaging. Great podcast
This channel is inspiring. It always seems to know the right substance that I need to get on to.
Yea totally agree.
Just bought the book a few weeks ago and got his recent course on pricing creativity! Resonate with Blair's thinking & curious approach to things. Thanks as always for providing such value to the creative community :)
Important three steps! Coming from LinkedIn, love listening to Blair and Chris. Mini series full of value and knowledge, how can anyone resist?
Apparently people can resist. Haha
Just got his book. So great!! Already went up on price and quality of clients have improved. THANK YOU!!
Clubhouse shares a lot of new possibilities. If I have time I'll probably jump with this format but I'm focusing on LinkedIn. Good luck everyone with approaches that work for you.
Good luck to you too.
At the start of the buyer journey consumers overvalue the creative and the possibility of success
Towards the end, they overvalue the cost of failure and the risks associated with the project.
I know this is one loose paraphrase but that content really had my mind like 🤯.
Watching this interview feels like having someone perfectly articulate a concept that was at the tip of my tongue for the last 3 months.
i feel so validated now, i just told myself a while ago that it felt like im faking it till i make it. thank you for this i'd definitely give justice to what i claim myself to be 😂
Glad to hear
My heart for these guys . . . melting.
This reminds me of The Bond Letters from Gary C. Halbert's son Bond. Good read.
i want to see this blair again now, freacking awesome guy, last 5 minutes were golden.
This is TEDx Level conversation. This is a absolute Gold. Lots of love from Pakistan
TEDx, but not full TED?
Aspirational -strong desire ,strong ambition
Great insights, moving from inspiring the client to reassuring the client is so profound. Great episode Chris!
(In)tolerance culture in the sense of being the best in class is an interesting thought and goes against the norm in most industries. In my opinion, many organizations have the tolerance culture with the hope of everyone keeping up. The unfortunate problem is more resources and time could be wasted in just getting by and not striving for excellence.
Another interesting takeaway is the sticking a flag in the ground as being the best among others. This sound almost like Sun Tzu’s Art of War strategy of surveillance of the territory or market, being first, and dictating the rules of engagement. Regardless, it is spot on as there is a need to differentiate and stand apart from and ahead of the crowd or competition.
That's an awesome talk! Will be waiting for more Blair's content, please don't let him get out of studio :D
Thank you for the longer video!!
You are so welcome!
I am learning a lot from your videos. You guys are inspiring me to take an MBA.
If you feel compelled to do so. Go for it!
Good to hear you guys!We learn from your experience a lot👍😺
Thank you, Chris 🤩I upgrade my English lvl with your podcast 😍
Glad to hear
I saw other people comment this, but the longer videos are great, I’ll listen to them while driving
we will drop longer videos. every time we do, people complain that it's too long.
This is great! But where are the other mini episodes? Please post a link for the playlist.
Wow, this content is filled with gems. 🙌🏼
This talk feels like it's made for me. Thank you for this.
How do you choose a focus? I'm at a crossroads because I know I need to specialise, I love logo design, typography, poster design, editorial. Is there some sort of process to learn where to devote your time?
IKIGAI should help :)
RIP to the employees who didn't make Chris's cut after this show.
Great Video! Blair looks like he about to drop the hottest rap album of the year!
The best Ending ever! 29:30 " I might fire someone on Monday".
YES, FINALLY.
I have been waiting for this one.
Thank you again for putting such priceless content.
My pleasure!
Reading the book and then listening to this, it’s the glory.
Thank you so much ☺️
Thank you. Thank you.
Cheers guys
Finally a long video
You prefer a long video?
@@thefutur my FOMO does. But also I notice the long videos ask a bigger time investment, so I take more out of it.
@@thefutur I LOVE Long videos!
I was happy to see a long one today. 💯👍
@@thefutur definitely, the long form is the best way to express the deepness and quality the futur’s contents have always delivered
Great video thankyou
SO excited to see these being uploaded to UA-cam! Thanks Chris. Much love.
Thank you 🙏 for your patience.
I’ve read the book this last weekend, I loved it!, so many things to take from it. Thanks
10 seconds in, …I’m in!
Love this channel, you two on fire again!
So when it comes to tolerant vs intolerant culture, I feel that the aspect of time has been omitted. For example, in the 'intolerant' culture, how much time do you give an employee after you invest in them in order for them to catch up and give their best performance? If this time is too less, the culture becomes one of constant fear. If the time is infinite, then it basically is a tolerant culture.
Can we get 1-12 in a playlist and linked to the video description guys? That would be the best Christmas gift ever
Thank you for posting this.
I’m so happy that I found this channel, or maybe it found me :)
@26:20 recommended article
Very interesting moment in my life to find this video. It's been a while I've been working as a Social Media and Launch Strategist, but I've never "codified" my work before. But that's happening just now that I've done the same thing over and over so many times.
Anyone feels the same?
Cutting Edge Content. Thank You!🙏👍
The last 5 minutes are 🔥! Love these edits with the 💰 at the end!
Thanks
29:25 line by Chris cracked me up LOL
Thank you for the valuable and inspiring content. Interesting point and very “American” if I may say so. Try it in risk-averse Germany where you need at least a complete degree, certificates, work experience and proven examples of work to even start talking, not mentioning the claims of expertise. I guess your audience is mostly US-based but it would still be interesting to hear about comparison across cultures from people who worked in different countries. Especially when we talk about finding clients early in the buying cycle.
I’m loving this video like most your Contant. Although the audio on this is painful, particularly around your guest.
*Thank you*
I see a gap in the market. Providing a means/process for those wanting to pivot to something new, who aren’t 20 something’s. There a people over 50, with experience, and at least 15 years left to work, who are being cast aside. These workers have much to contribute that can’t be trained into a new employee.
Regular watcher of this particular episode, just to make sure I'm on track. And I still get curious up till this day about → What the hell happend here between you two 22:32 ? If it was an awkward pause I would be more relieved
is part one accessible anywhere with the Q&A? :)
Not available yet
Blair is giving real wolf of wallstreet vibes
curious on what you both consider an expertise? how focused must it be or how broad? is it a technique or how we convey our work? an example would be the infamous frank ghery; is his expertise architecture or is it creating movement through his work? open to any answers!
How do you choose something you enjoy though? You only learn what you like by doing a variety of things, if we choose to niche down right at the start then we will all be logo designers and that is it.
You don't have to do it "right at the start".
But at some point there is a conscious decision to be made
Are the 7 out of 12 videos listed in any playlist? I've found some of the recent ones, but no other numbered as 6/12, 1/12, etc., considering that this is the 7/12... Thank you!
Great content fellas thanks!!🔥🔥
I LOVE these conversations! Is there a playlist to hear all of them?
We can make one.
Check clubhouse playlist for now.
Purpose
Great book! Thank you for the recommendation
Interesting perspective, but very focused on one and only goal. There are so many motivations behind work that he only covers the desirability of making a career as a reference and thought leader. Some people would go for it. I can't. Because I know most of the time thought leadership is BS. Thought leadership has also two motivations: self-promotion or educational. Again, the first one is basically creating followers for $$$. The second one actually has a purpose. You can mix both, but claiming leadership just to claim is same as selling snake oil.
awesome
can anyone give me the link to the article that Blair mention written by David Master?
Where are the rest of the videos in the series?
Yet to be released.
I'm the 1000 like Thanks for such Great Content ❤️❤️❤️ For every Future Video I make notes of quantity of value that I gained so that I can refer back to them ... If the futur didn't mind I can share my Notion notes here
Hey do you have any examples of creatives who have chosen a focus, become an expert and as a result found success. I would really like to hear their story to find out how they chose a focus right for them and the steps they took to become an expert. Many thanks for the post.
That's a great talk. It made me think, thank you!
Solid.
I am not sure you cant have a organ in your organization where they puch inovation that effect the company as a hole. Like a hybrid model.
as always the like b4 watching ^-^
How do you get to the rest of the 12 steps? Are they all on video with Blair?
Yep. We have them.
@@thefutur Great- are they on you tube yet?
F! Fantastic interview
I see that this is video #7 of 12 ~ how do we find the other 11 videos in this talk or series? Or was that the date it was recored? ;-D
This is the only video we’ve released thus far.
@@thefutur happy to buy this series! Happy to make a donation to get access to this series!
Bought Blair’s book + audio book because of this series.
There’s more to this than just for Creative’s and Creators.
Drop a link for the Order Form please!!
Think you forgot ‘DOHH’
I like this video.🤠
great video guys:-)
Very informative.. I searched for the book everywhere, I couldn't get the physical version for less than $41😅😅 but there's one question, I still didn't get whats the best option for any company's environment? To maintain a tolerant Or intolerant behavior? Or it depends on the goal of the company?
depends on what kind of company you want to run.
both work and what Chris said ^ - depends on the company you want to have
Not sure where you are located, but it is on Amazon right now for $20.
are the other 11 parts somewhere to watch?
where are the rest of the interview?
Did they publish all 12 parts?
I've watched a lot of videos on this channel. And yet.. part of me still doesn't believe this stuff is free...
It is. And you are not dreaming.
first like first comment
16:19
18:40
What if you "believe" you're just average. How do you step up from that?
How can you verify this belief? Can you prove you’re average?
@@thefutur the only "proof" I have, is from the past work I've done.
5:45 Asian dude working really hard to stop himself from making that joke :)
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