Bad Advice from a Well-Intentioned Friend

Hey everyone—what’s up?Today’s theme is: How to stay creative when the world around you is an absolute dumpster fire.I talk about the importance of protecting your attention, separating art from politics, and how creativity can be an act of self-preservation—and connection.I want to be super honest here: I’m not a psychologist or a life coach (whatever that is). I’m just a dude who’s been around for a while, learned a few things and wants to make the world slightly less awful. Maybe even make you laugh. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend. Weirdos unite! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aaronkjmarcus.substack.com

If you’re a creative person stuck in a soulless job — I feel you. I am you. In this episode, I dive into a few small but meaningful tactics to help make work life more bearable.I explore questions like: How do I stop my job from killing my soul? Why do I always feel so far behind? How can I stop taking everything so personally? I’m not a psychologist or a life coach — just someone with a lot of lived experience and a strong desire to make the world a little less awful (and maybe make you laugh along the way). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aaronkjmarcus.substack.com