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Start Something You Can Finish: ArtCast #41

By Chris Oatley

IN THIS EPISODE ::

“Projects are the new resumes.”  -Seth Godin

I suggest an approach for starting your own do-it-yourself project and challenge you to finish it.

I also provide some practical advice for quit-proofing your project.

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The music heard on Chris Oatley’s ArtCast is provided by Storybook Steve and Kangaralien.

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AWESOME LINKS ::

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  1. Ron LaCour says

    October 27, 2011 at 7:12 am

    I was in i-tunes, just collecting my weekly listening and I dropped by the ‘Chris Oatley Artcast’ to my amazement cast #41 isn’t posted. Just wanted to know if you post all your casts in i-tunes or just some of them. I’m listening to the cast now, but, just thought I’d ask just in case I overlooked the title or something.

    Thanks for any attention you’re able to give this and I’ll see you around the paper wings aviary.

    • ChrisOatley says

      October 28, 2011 at 7:48 am

      “Aviary” – that is amazing, Ron.

      I’ll have to check, but I think I had to take that episode down for legal reasons.

  2. Celina says

    October 23, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    Really enjoyed this, being the first ‘cast I’ve listened to here. I went through the list and asked myself, “which one of these would benefit me tonight?” and the title screamed at me. I’ve been having trouble with a graphic novel that’s been going through too many incarnations in its first chapter and I’ve realized now I was putting too much energy into it when there’s another project I only saw through to its first draft. Time for project “tough love” and reassessment. But now I have more direction.
    Loved the closing music, btw. Reminds me of Andrew Bird, only distinctly not. Will definitely click the link.

  3. Ryann says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:24 pm

    This was wonderful!
    It was not what I expected but it was definitely a treat. I actually work at Ralph’s Grocery here in L.A. and have been bagging groceries for 2 years now. So everything that was mentioned I truly understand. Hired at 17 and now I’m 20 doing the exact same job. It can be so tedious, but hey, it pays the bills!
    Thanks for the listen!

  4. Angie says

    February 2, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    My problem seems to be just getting started, lol. Once I get something started, then I’m all good. But sometimes it’s like trying to start a car whose engine just will not roll over. But once it does, then I can go on for miles and miles. Haha

  5. Lavender says

    April 11, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    As I was listening to your personal advice and opinion on the cartoon DVDs, I couldn’t help but think about Kickstarter. Depending on the support by fans, a kickstarter project can be fully funded. In fact, many of the prices/incentives for the funders included exclusive content. I just wonder what you think of Kickstarter, and if you’ve ever used it. I can’t tell what year or when this post or podcast is. Kickstarter is relatively new but is already getting extremely popular to fund professional and DIY projects.

  6. Seana says

    January 27, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Hi Chris,

    The page on your website that I read to get to this post was very well written and on point. This one didn’t do it for me–youve come up with a fantastic topic, and I’d like to see you address it (if of course you have the time). Your podcast is about quitting, not quitproofing your project.

    Best of luck,

    Seana

  7. Precious says

    April 3, 2014 at 1:07 am

    Hi chris
    i just started to develop my own cartoon movies. But i dont have all the resouces i need. I’v 5 movies that i wrote my self, and also designed. So i need some advise please reply through my e-mail

  8. Jordan Burke says

    December 11, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Every time there is a break in his talking, I imagine a little “buffering” symbol appearing over his head.

    This is an awesome podcast, very relevant to what I am going through now.

  9. Melissa Peterson says

    July 31, 2015 at 8:52 am

    I appreciate that you are encouraging others in your podcast. I am working on my own DIY projects and find the disruptions you are having down to earth, friendly, and funny. It makes working on my projects entertaining and I am learning from you at the same time. Thanks for taking all your spare moments to create encouraging words for struggling Artists!

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