346 | Starving Artists

The Minimalists talk about earning a living from creative pursuits with writer Jeff Goins, and they answer the following questions: Why do even the most talented artists often struggle financially? (02:43) What is the premise of Jeff’s book? (03:35) How does stubbornness help artists? (04:31) How does a hyper focus on details harm artists? (07:43) What is the importance of patrons for artists? (12:55) How do artists best actualize their dreams? (24:22) What is the best use of our creations that no longer hold any meaning for us—save for posterity, recycle, repurpose, trash? (25:30) How do I best manage my PR on social media so I have adequate time to produce my art? (38:18) What is the Sunday Symposium? (45:10) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support