The Danny Miranda Podcast

#184: Tom Boyd – The Power of Creation

Nov 15, 2021
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ADVICE

Define Mission And Roles Early

  • Set a clear shared mission and explicit roles when building a tight creative team to avoid drift and resentment.
  • Discuss splits and side projects transparently so everyone understands how ventures complement the collective vision.
INSIGHT

Slow Growth Protects Creative Mechanics

  • Gradual growth builds healthier creative foundations than instant viral success, which can warp mechanics and expectations.
  • Boyd uses the baseball analogy: a rookie home run can ruin long-term mechanics and confidence.
ADVICE

Build A Positive Feedback Folder

  • Save positive comments and re-read them when creative momentum fades to combat negativity bias.
  • Use a dedicated folder of screenshots to rebuild energy and focus on impact, not every critic.
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