Hot Tip for Artists

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Hot Tips

We have over 200 Hot Tips for artists that you can scroll through, OR click on a catagory and just have a look at the videos specific to that area.

Decision Making for Procrastinators

by John Paul Fischbach | Jun 23, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Planning & Productivity

Sometimes there are very good reasons not to make a decision but sometimes we are just procrastinating. Here are some helpful tips for making decisions.

Are you moving forward

by John Paul Fischbach | Jun 16, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Planning & Productivity

Here are 3 questions to force some honest perspective. Sometimes we allow this to keep us from getting back on track. What does it mean to move forward in your career? Are you? It’s harsh but, either you are moving forward or you aren’t. No excuses! Just take the next step to move forward. Here is an exercise to get you back on track.

Get a head start the night before

by John Paul Fischbach | Jun 16, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists

Making decisions takes the most brain power. Learn how to start each day with the big decisions already sorted. This trick takes only 5 min and gives you a head start on the day.

Which idea next?

by John Paul Fischbach | Jun 9, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Planning & Productivity

Having lots of creative ideas is the gift and the burden of being an independent artist. In order to help you sort out the ideas whirling in your mind try this matrix of questions to get outside of your head and look at the options with a new perspective.

Do what you love and love what you do

by John Paul Fischbach | Jun 9, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

It is a crazy belief that you need to work at something else to support your passion. It’s way easier and more sustainable to build a business around your passion. Running a business is hard and when the going gets tough it is the passion for the art that will carry you through and help you see the value. When you love what you do for a living you never work a day in your life.

It’s called SELF esteem

by John Paul Fischbach | Jun 2, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

When you work for yourself there is no one to give you the appreciation you deserve and need. Find out what you can do to “esteem” yourself.

International call for artists: The leap of faith

by John Paul Fischbach | Jun 2, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

When you have a goal, something you really want, you have to commit. Commitment sets the unconscious mind to find and gather all the resources you will need to achieve it. Once you commit to a goal you become the person who can achieve it. Commitment is the greatest act of power.

Part II of fix 90% of your internet problems

by John Paul Fischbach | May 26, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Planning & Productivity

Part II of fix 90% of your internet problems is another great tip — When a website doesn’t look the way it should you might simply need to Clear your cache. Craig Lambie will answer: What is it? Why do I need to clear it? How do I do it? Will I break it

Calls to artists: The magic power of vision

by John Paul Fischbach | May 26, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

2 things to improve your happiness

by John Paul Fischbach | May 19, 2015 | Hot Tip for Artists, Vision & Mindset

Happy people are more productive. Take control of generating your own happiness by making changes to your environment and your activities. Learn what makes you happy and add those things to your studio or work space and include those things in your weekly calendar.