CIP097: Mark McGuinness on Building a Successful Creative Career

Today’s podcast guest is someone I've wanted the chance to speak to even before I considered starting a podcast. Mark McGuinness of lateraction.com I think is best introduced through the words of another of my favourite authors and creativity mentors, Steven Pressfield. Here's what Steven says about Mark: "Mark McGuinness is a rare cat - part poet, part coach for creative professionals, part old-time, overeducated Brit who thinks deeply about stuff you and I have never heard of... a man who has lived the life and who has watched and worked intimately with hundreds of others who've done the same." How's that for an intro? I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did.     What we discussed: How to embrace the 'old ways' whilst still remaining relevant How to find the time and resources to work on ourselves How to cultivate the courage to follow our fear Mark's advice for beginners, fresh out of college or university