Episode 6 - Month-Long Creative Challenges

Stream of Art

This week we chat about month-long creative challenges like RPM, Inktober, and NaNoWriMo. Is there value in doing these kinds of challenges? Robyn plays in the snow and Michelle thinks RPM is amazing and that everyone should do it.

Recorded on January 14th, 2024

Resources, references, and further exploration:

Sign up for the RPM Challenge https://www.rpmchallenge.com/

Will Hatton (Inspired by…) https://www.youtube.com/@WillHatton

Michelle’s RPM albums https://soundcloud.com/michelle-monette-music/albums

Cal Newport, Deep Work https://calnewport.com/deep-work-rules-for-focused-success-in-a-distracted-world/

Quotes, ideas, and insights referenced:

“I judge you unfortunate because you have never lived through misfortune. You have passed through life without an opponent—no one can ever know what you are capable of, not even you.” - Seneca (Source: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/10471596-i-judge-you-unfortunate-because-you-have-never-lived-through)

Links:

Learn more about Robyn at https://www.robynlester.com/

Learn more about Michelle at https://www.michellemonettemusic.com/

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Connect with like-minded artists and creatives at our Discord server: https://discord.gg/mHa8GSQqsv

Credits:

Podcast art by: Robyn Lester

Intro music by: Michelle Monette

Podcast editing by: Michelle Monette