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#208 - Overcoming the Curse of Perfectionism
May 20, 2024 ·
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Are you constantly chasing the elusive "perfect" mix or agonizing over every tiny detail in your productions? In this episode, Ben and Carl share their hard-won insights on overcoming perfectionist...
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Are you constantly chasing the elusive "perfect" mix or agonizing over every tiny detail in your productions? In this episode, Ben and Carl share their hard-won insights on overcoming perfectionist tendencies that can stifle creativity and slow progress to a crawl. They share practical strategies for breaking free from the perfectionist's curse, trusting your instincts, and embracing the imperfections that make music magic.
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Connect with us:
Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/
Thanks to our sponsors!
Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen
Learn more:
https://www.benwallick.com/
https://www.carlbahner.com/
370 Social Media Ideas for Studio Pros - https://branding.carlbahner.com/free-social-media-prompts
Listen to our Ultimate Mix Reference Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KNQgSPwNoRaNadSYvc65E?si=d2876096fe7141ae
This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/
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Topics we discuss:
- Why striving for perfection can be the biggest obstacle to finishing strong mixes
- How to recognize when perfectionism is masquerading as procrastination
- The surprising upsides of working with imperfect audio in the early stages of your career
- Why imposing strict deadlines could be the secret to banishing perfectionist paralysis for good
- The liberating power of the "80% mix" mindset for nailing vibe and avoiding overthinking
Connect with us:
Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics
Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/
Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/
Thanks to our sponsors!
Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen
Learn more:
https://www.benwallick.com/
https://www.carlbahner.com/
370 Social Media Ideas for Studio Pros - https://branding.carlbahner.com/free-social-media-prompts
Listen to our Ultimate Mix Reference Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KNQgSPwNoRaNadSYvc65E?si=d2876096fe7141ae
This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/
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