009. Part 2: The Value Of Thinking Long-Term And Embracing Longevity, The Importance Of Being An Active Community Member, and Ideas To Improve Your Mix| feat. Nothing_Neue

Welcome to part two of this two part episode with Nothing_Neue.

Today's guest is Nothing_Neue, a Brooklyn born Producer/Beatmaker, and Artist, focused on creating worlds out of music.

In 2023, he was signed to the Los Angeles-based, Alpha Pup Records, which as been considered a top-tier indie label for years, releasing projects from a wide variety of artists, including: Mike Gao, Nosaj Thing, Free The Robots, Dibia$e, Jonwayne, and Daedelus.

Welcome to Part 2 of this two part conversation with Nothing_Neue, where we discuss:

- Developing the ability to view consequences and results with more objectivity.

- Applying that objectivity to content creation and the resulting feedback.

- How Nothing_Neue demonstrates his values and contributes to community.

- Encouragement and ideas for sharing your own voice.

- and, Nothing_Neue shares technical and emotive perspective for mixing. So, if you're working on a mix, get ready to take in some gems.

As always, the conversation found its own way to some other interesting areas and topics to help you re-think how you're working and where you may be able to experiment.

If you haven't already, go back and listen to Part 1 with Nothing_Neue to take in more of his experience and insights. I assure you, there are many.

If you've already heard Part 1 with Nothing_Neue, I highly recommend listening to a previous episode you may have missed.

Top 3 Gems From This Convo:

1. CONNECT THE LONG-TERM AND THE DAY-TO-DAY.

Adopting a long-term view and patience in how you build a project or career by definition creates a large project.

Break apart the long-term view into actionable steps that can be taken today, at a pace that can be maintained indefinitely.

2. YOU CAN SEE LESS THAN YOU CAN’T.

Give yourself and others the benefit of the doubt.

There are an infinite number of things happening in the lives of others that are not visible to you.

3. BE AN ACTIVE AND GENEROUS MEMBER OF YOUR COMMUNITY

How can you share what it is you see to help others?

When you help others grow, you grow.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:56 Building v. Buying Longevity

4:45 Peaks and Valleys

5:20 Day-to-Day Mentality and Sustainability

6:50 Defining Success

9:10 Bring objectivity into how you view your career

16:15 Community

22:25 Mixing Philosophy and Tactics

26:45 In Plain Sight

31:25 Upcoming Projects

32:55 Quick Hit Round

49:10 Outro Info

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