When you create a higher self, that elevates your game.\nHappy new year! I hope you celebrated and had fun sending out 2017 with a bang. I also hope you took the time to write down some goals for 2018, to think about what you want to build and create this year. I did a lot of learning in 2017, and on today\u2019s episode I\u2019m talking about the lessons I\u2019m taking away from last year and applying to this new year.\n\nAs always, I\u2019d love it if you joined my online community to share questions, inspiration, and become a part of the crew. You can also take our creative quiz and get content that\u2019s curated just for you.\nIt\u2019s about evolving to have a long-lasting career in creativity.\n\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\n\n \tMindset is everything to success [2:10]\n \tYou are a mean making machine [4:20]\n \tFocus on your zone of genius [5:30]\n \tBe of value [6:15]\n \tCreate something every day, even if it sucks [6:55]\n \tCurate your surroundings [8:00]\n \tA novice says \u201cI already knew that,\u201d a master says \u201cthank you for the reminder.\u201d [9:05]\n \tRelationships are everything [10:00]\n \tEvolve or evaporate [11:00]\n \tPractice self care [12:15]\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\n \tRead Man\u2019s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl\n \tWatch\xa0Jim & Andy on Netflix