Finding Balance in Design, Creativity and Life with Aaron Draplin

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Wake Up Excited!

Brad Frost

7 episodes

1 week ago

Inspiring conversations with exuberant humans about how to live a creative, fulfilling, and authentic life. Hosted by enthusiasm enthusiast, Brad Frost. We experience a brief moment of truth when we first wake up in the morning. Before the cold shower of reality, our infinite to-do lists, and macro-level woes seize our consciousness. We experience a brief moment of excitement — and this pure moment tells us something important about ourselves. There are people out there who seem to move through life with intention, authenticity, creativity, kindness, and enthusiasm. And they do this despite the deeply inperfect world we inhabit. This podcast is an attempt to learn from these people. Through wide-ranging conversations, Wake Up Excited explores guests' passions, interests, enthusiasms, and philosophy of life.

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Finding Balance in Design, Creativity and Life with Aaron Draplin

Wake Up Excited!

1 hour 45 minutes

3 weeks ago

Finding Balance in Design, Creativity and Life with Aaron Draplin

Brad Frost sits down with legendary graphic designer Aaron Draplin to discuss his distinctive thick line style and extensive portfolio, ranging from logos to the iconic Field Notes brand. The conversation takes a deep dive into the complexities of work, hustle, and burnout, along with the struggle to overcome a scarcity mindset despite achieving financial stability. They also reflect on redefining success, simplifying life, and staying true to intrinsic motivators over external pressures. Topics include life transitions, the importance of family, and Brad's advice to Aaron on planning a sabbatical. Aaron also shares anecdotes about personal growth and the evolving nature of creative pursuits. Don't miss this insightful discussion on creativity, life balance, and the joy of authentic work.

Topics discussed:

(00:00) - Introduction
(00:19) - Meet Aaron Draplin: The Designer Dynamo
(01:06) - Deep Dive into Work, Hustle, and Burnout
(01:17) - Redefining Success and Simplifying Life
(01:48) - Supporting the Show and Online Courses
(02:28) - Aaron Draplin's Website Journey
(04:19) - The Struggles and Joys of Authenticity
(06:59) - Financial Stability and Scarcity Mindset
(13:26) - Life Transitions and Sabbaticals
(17:18) - The Importance of Joy and Personal Fulfillment
(21:39) - Navigating Financial Independence
(27:15) - Reflections on Life and Career Choices
(52:14) - The Role of Service and Giving Back
(53:58) - The Freedom of Ideas
(55:17) - Summer Jobs in Alaska
(57:26) - The Work Ethic Instilled by Family
(58:17) - The Struggle with Gaps and Productivity
(01:03:45) - Balancing Work and Personal Projects
(01:11:32) - The Value of Hard Work and Advice
(01:25:47) - Decluttering and Prioritizing
(01:34:20) - Reflecting on Life and Career Choices
(01:38:37) - Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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