Make Something Cool with Alex Sugg
Make Something Cool is an interview podcast with elite creators about their pathway to success. In each episode, you’ll hear the tactics, tips, and resources they used to get there.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 126
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
Qualify Your Critics
Every critic of mine is required to pass this set of 3 questions. If it meets all 3 requirements, then I will consider this criticism welcome and valuable. I will use it to better myself and grow at …
Express Yourself
In 2020, we have access to countless resources and ideas.
This is an incredible opportunity. We get access to learn and see what others are doing and become inspired by it.
But this environment can qui…
You're Paying an Expensive Price
I am currently undergoing some shifts in how I plan my work and projects.
Usually, I am really good at this, but lately, it's been tough to stay on top of it all. It's easy to let things slide and tel…
What to do when you're stumped
This morning, I am stumped.
I have no ideas about what to write to you this morning, but I am showing up anyway. Because that is what I have committed to do.
Sometimes, that is all we can do. I am a fi…
Prime Your Mindset For A New Week
Monday mornings can be tough. But I don't think they need to be.
This morning, you can prime your mindset to have a great week. No matter what hardships might come, you get to choose how you respond.
S…
Challenge Your Assumptions
Let's talk about aliens.
When you think of an alien, do you think of flying saucers? Of a giant head and pitch-black eyes standing on two legs? Does it have remarkable technology? Is it threatening?
Th…
Work Vs. Play
What feels like play to you and work for others? What feels like work to you and play to others?
These are essential questions to ask when you're starting a new project. When something feels like play…
Compete With Yourself
Have you ever looked at what someone else is doing and thought "I could do that too... In fact, I could do it better."?
This is natural. Humans have been bred since the dawn of time to compete for res…
Look After Yourself
Yesterday, I talked about practicing generosity. Today, I want you to take what you did yesterday and apply it to yourself.
What I mean is, when we are always thinking about ourselves, we sometimes a…
Practice Generosity
Generosity is a topic I don't see or hear much about these days. To be honest, I think that we are all living in a default 'survival mode'.
And if you live in 'survivor-mode' all the time, you won't …
Why You Should Say "I Don't Know" More Often
When you say, "I don't know," you're taking the place of confidence in any interaction. You're being honest with yourself and whoever you're speaking with. It also frees you up from being some sort o…
How To Make A Lot Of Good Stuff
I am a huge productivity nerd. Anyone who knows me, knows I am a huge geek when it comes to systems and methodologies and lots of ways of thinking about how to get work done.
Out of all the systems an…
Why you should experiment with your projects
Experimenting with your projects is an essential part of doing good work.
The truth is when you try new things, the people who are following (or in my case, listening) to your work will not always lik…
Help your brain, and start journaling.
I used to journal every day. Unfortunately, I've fallen off the wagon for the past few months. Today, I woke up and decided to give it a shot again.
And let me tell you, It feels good.
My mind (as I'm …
Data doesn't change people
Data doesn't change people. At least, not on its own.
Have you ever wanted to make a point so badly, but just couldn't convince someone else of your side? You could pull up spreadsheets and tell them …
Using a bad situation for good
If you're in a bad situation at work or in life, it can be tough to see or notice anything else.
Maybe you're unhappy at your job, or battling illness, or even managing life in this pandemic. How can …
Do or think
People spend too much time doing and not enough time thinking about what they should be doing. -Naval Ravikant
The quote above makes an interesting point. I feel like this all the time. But, I would a…
What I am doing to break negativity
I am a positive person by nature. I see opportunities in almost any situation. But lately, I have not been feeling that way.
My default response to most things has been negative.
Now, I am giving mysel…
How to start unraveling insecurity
I believe insecurity is the source of most of the world's pain. Insecurity causes wars. It causes painful words to be said. It causes necessary words to be left unsaid. It causes us to say 'no' to ou…
Keep moving
I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying. -Michael Jordan
Today is a simple letter. Whatever your goal is, whatever you want to achieve, don't give up.
I'm remin…