Insights from ‘The Practice’ by Seth Godin Flashcards

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What does Seth Godin define as ‘creative work’?

A

Creative work is the generous act of making things better by doing something that might not work.

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Fill in the blank: A ______ is afraid to try anything new, so they copy what works without making improvements.

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hack

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True or False: A hustler prioritizes short-term targets over providing real value.

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True

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Describe the main difference between a cog and a creative individual in the workplace.

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A cog follows instructions within a system and avoids change, while a creative person is courageous and improves their work environment.

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Why might a person feel like an imposter when they choose a creative path?

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Feeling like an imposter arises because taking risks and creating original work often feels uncertain and exposes one to judgment.

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Fill in the blank: ‘The imposter is proof that we’re ______, leading, and creating.’

A

innovating

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According to Seth Godin, how much time should one commit daily to a creative practice to counter imposter syndrome?

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One hour a day.

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What is the universal goal of a creative practice, according to Seth Godin?

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To focus on the process instead of the results and learn to love the process.

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Fill in the blank: ‘The practice is not the means to the output, the practice ______.’

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is the output

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How can you measure progress in creative work, as suggested in ‘The Practice’?

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By assessing the size of your discard pile and the amount of work shipped in the last year.

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True or False: Adding to your discard pile helps grow your success pile.

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True

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Why is it important to ‘ship’ creative work on schedule?

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Shipping work on schedule reinforces creativity by making it a rule, not a choice, which builds consistency and trust in one’s abilities.

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Fill in the blank: ‘We’re creative because we ______ the work.’

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ship

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What should you do if you’re hesitant to ship creative work to a broad audience at first?

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Start by sharing with close contacts like family or a creative friend and gradually expand as confidence builds.

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What are the benefits of shipping work consistently on a schedule?

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It allows for continuous improvement, skill-building, and the development of refined taste for impactful work.

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According to Seth Godin, what three actions prevent us from creating ‘better’ work?

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Settling, hiding, and following the same paths.

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Why does Seth Godin believe the world needs more creative contributions?

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He believes that improvement is possible if individuals trust themselves enough to contribute their unique ideas and efforts.