đ§ How I Got Started & Why I Keep Going
Trying something new below and two new podcast episodes
Have you heard me talk about the benefits of sending a video in an email?
Have you ever wondered⌠âyeah but what about you, David? Where are your videos?â So here you go!
Below is a quick video on âhow I got started podcastingâ (best viewed on a desktop):
How I got started podcasting was:
In 2016, I experienced a shift in worldviews about work after moving to New York from San Francisco
In 2017, I went through a career shift. As part of this tougher transition, I started working on multiple things as âI figured things out.â Accidentally, I really liked this new way of working, as I didnât have all of my eggs in one basket like I did before.
In 2018, some people were curious about my way of working and wanted to talk with me about this. I later learned about The Podcast Fellowship. And so, starting a podcast seemed like an interesting way to better learn about this new way of working and living, and to share it with others.
So in 2018, I took the podcasting cohort-based course and it changed my lifeâŚ..
Starting projects can be thrilling. Keeping them going can be hardâŚ. So, here is a video on âwhy I keep goingâ podcasting for 5+ years now!
The reasons why I keep going are:
Identity: After podcasting for a little bit and then serving as a coach in The Podcasting Fellowship, I *became* a podcaster. This identity encouraged me to keep publishing new episodes, even when it felt hard.
Skills: Throughout the 5+ years, I have continued to learn new skills. Learning is fun!
Agency: Itâs been very empowering to wake up and think âwhatâs the next episode going to be?â And then work on trying to make that happen!
Opportunities: my last 4 jobs/gigs have come organically and over time from relationships developed through the podcast! đ
Making friends: Through the interviews and recently with hosting 25+ Podcast Mixers, itâs been an incredible way to meet new people and/or deepen my relationships with existing friends!
Okay⌠so enough about me! Please reply back and share with me about your personal project: 1) how it got started and 2) why you keep going! đ
Portfolio Career Podcast Episodes
đ§ #291: Writing A Book Without Booze with Tawny Lara
In this episode, you will learn about:
Tawnyâs new book called Dry Humping on dating and relating without booze
internal courage vs liquid courage
how to think about emotional intimacy via trust and communication
working on building a life that you want, compared to what you think you are supposed to do
đ§ #290: Life-Changing Books
In this Podcast Mixer episode, you will stories about how a book changed someoneâs life! The books mentioned are: How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera, Work: A Deep History, from the Stone Age to the Age of Robots by James Suzman, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, and No More Mr. Nice Guy by Dr. Robert A. Glover.
Thatâs it for now!
~ David Nebinski who would love to hear about your project!
PS: the NYC Chief of Staff Summit this week was amazing. The next one is in Chicago on 11/16! You can learn more and apply here if you want!
PPS: prior podcast guest, Jelena, nextâs Growth Celebration Lab is in NYC on 11/4. You can learn more here if you want!
Great post, David, and love the video touch!
I relate to many of your points, especially how:
⢠moving cities (and countries) can shift your worldviews
⢠identity-based habits are a gamechanger
⢠fun it is working on multiple things at once
Thanks for sharing and inspiring us with your journey! And congrats on 5 years of podcasting. I'm 2 years into my newsletter and excited to see where it'll be 3 years from now. đ