176: Design Your Life
b'\\u201cA lot of times what\\u2019s on the other side of that risk is beauty.\\u201d\\nWelcome to today\'s episode of NION Radio where we\'re talking about the ways that I actively work to design the life that I envision for myself and the tools that you can use to design your life. Have you ever wondered "how did I get to where I am today"? When I was deciding what I wanted to do when I grew up, the combination of art and technology sparked my interest in design, so I started with this goal and worked backwards from there to figure out what it takes to get there.\\n\\nThese practical steps have helped me to realize my goal and to appreciate the joys and challenges of making a career from your art. Why is it so important to be able to separate yourself from your art? What does it mean to create your life by creating every small moment and how can we allow ourselves the space to make magic happen?\\n\\nListen in to learn about Nick Onken\\u2019s background, his path to creating art as a career, and his outlook on how to design your life.\\nYou can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review!\\n\\n\\n\\n\\u201cI created that vision then broke it down in reverse and said, how can I get there?\\u201d\\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\\n\\n \\tNick Onken\\u2019s first career [2:14]\\n \\tWhy Nick decided to go to school for graphic design [3:00]\\n \\tThe book that changed the game for Nick [3:40]\\n \\tWhat it means to create a moment [5:28]\\n \\tA practical exercise to achieving your perfect day [6:50]\\n \\tHow Nick created a lifestyle that includes travel [10:15]\\n \\tWhen Nick decided to become a commercial photographer [12:20]\\n\\nLinks Mentioned:\\n\\n \\tTim Ferriss and the Four-Hour Workweek'