Essays

my longer form thoughts

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The Creative Economy's Structural Problem Has a Potential Solution

The Creative Economy's Structural Problem Has a Potential Solution

Yancey Strickler thinks so. I'm trying to work out what I think still.

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
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Why I'm Building a Creative Cult

Why I'm Building a Creative Cult

Why We Need New Cults for Our Fragmented Selves

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
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Sunday Music: Brian Wilson Received Music

Sunday Music: Brian Wilson Received Music

The Gospel of Shortnin' Bread, As Told to the Prophet Who Pulled Over

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
YouTube, Podcasts, and Misc. MediaYouTube, Podcasts, and Misc. Media
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The NEW Status Game: From Underground Cool To Beneficiary Politics

The NEW Status Game: From Underground Cool To Beneficiary Politics

Applying Peter Atwater's Confidence Map in new ways

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
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Grow The Pie (Not The Scarcity Lie)

Grow The Pie (Not The Scarcity Lie)

Elizabeth Banks' killer commencement speech

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
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The 95% Rule: Why Great Art Happens at the Margins (And Why That Matters)

The 95% Rule: Why Great Art Happens at the Margins (And Why That Matters)

introducing: Buck's Law (95% of content is crap, but reflections from the remaining 5% matter), and Finnerty's Law (it's worth fighting to protect the 5% of non-crap)

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
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Sunday Music: The Tortoise's Path (Feat. Doechi, Westside Gunn, Questlove, Mike Birbiglia, And - My Own Anxieties)

Sunday Music: The Tortoise's Path (Feat. Doechi, Westside Gunn, Questlove, Mike Birbiglia, And - My Own Anxieties)

tortoise up, friends

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
YouTube, Podcasts, and Misc. MediaYouTube, Podcasts, and Misc. Media
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Beyond The First Summit: Mishka Shubaly and Greg Larkin on JUST PRESS RECORD

Beyond The First Summit: Mishka Shubaly and Greg Larkin on JUST PRESS RECORD

Opening the Miracle Window for your Second Mountain

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
Grow Your NetworkGrow Your Network
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Transform Your Personal Archive into a Networking Powerhouse

Transform Your Personal Archive into a Networking Powerhouse

connecting connections for purpose, meaning, and tangible value

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
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From Consumer to Creator: Building a Personal Archive of Complete Thoughts in a Consumption-Driven World

From Consumer to Creator: Building a Personal Archive of Complete Thoughts in a Consumption-Driven World

it changes everything

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
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Your Personal Archive: Lessons From Bill Burr's Monday Morning Ritual

Your Personal Archive: Lessons From Bill Burr's Monday Morning Ritual

(Burr's podcast evolution since 2007 is an inspiration)

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler
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Sunday Music: The Art Of Creative Restraint (Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show)

Sunday Music: The Art Of Creative Restraint (Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show)

calling all creatives: let's study this set

Matt Zeigler
Matt Zeigler