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Would you spend 5 years on one creative project?
We just had our first virtual retreat at ConvertKit. I won't lie, I really missed being in person with the team, but the virtual event was better than I expected!
I think my favorite part was our trivia game which came down to the wire and involved a Taylor Swift themed final question (list every studio album in order). Easy.
NEW AT CONVERTKIT
Auto tag links with UTM parameters
For the data lovers who use ConvertKit you can now auto-tag any of your links with UTM parameters for accurate attribution. Just turn on the feature in your account settings.
You can see this feature (and everything else we release) here in our changelog.
WHAT I'M LISTENING TO
Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull & Amy Wallace
Did you know it took Pixar 5 years to make Toy Story? Have you ever worked for 5 years on a single creative project?
Reading this book about Pixar made me think about endurance as a creator. Too often we set short timelines and want immediate gratification. How would a willingness to commit for 5 years change your approach to creative projects?
Check it out if you're interested »
WHAT'S INSPIRING ME
Send mental health professionals instead of police
This program in Denver is such a great example of how cities can respond to 911 calls that don't truly require police. It launched June 1 and has been quite successful. I hope many other cities will try similar things and keep experimenting until programs are in place that take care of people when they need it, instead of arresting them.
CREATOR I ADMIRE FROM CREATOR SESSIONS
Patcasso and DJ Steady Rock
We've been having fun lately with ConvertKit Creator Sessions by bringing in more and more unique artists.
Patcasso is a performance painter and DJ Steady Rock provides the sound tracks for his performances. I was hooked the whole time. They're both super talented with unique work.
One thing I loved was how much preparation goes into their performances. They certainly make it look easy and like its just flowing, but it takes a lot of work to achieve that.
Hope your week is going well so far!
-Nathan
Nathan Barry
I'm a designer who turned into a writer who turned into a startup CEO. My mission is to help creators earn a living. Subscribe for essays on building an audience and earning a living as a creator.
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