What's the point?!

Plus, 5 things worth sharing this week.

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Hey Crashers,

Sometimes, we need a reminder that it’s all okay… Right? Well, here’s you’re reminder… it’s all going to be okay!! You may feel like a crazy, creative Lego-like figure in a world of human robots - and that’s okay. You’re you, and the world needs people like you!! And you’re probably doing better than you think, anyway. And where you’re at is just fine!! (For now anyways, haha…)

Have the best week!! You’ve got this.

Grace and Peace,

Cass & Rich

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In today’s issue:

• A book to help you finish stuff,

• Music to compliment your work and worship,

• Encouragement in the small and the insignificant,

• and more…

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The Practice: Shipping Creative Work - I’ve been jumping in and out of this book by Seth Godin recently. If you know his work, it’s typical - some valuable ideas and quite inspirational. (LINK)

Digital Spaghetti - I’m fascinated by how people do things. This is especially true for YouTubers who produce videos with outstanding cinematography. Digital Spaghetti explores this. It’s nerdy - and awesome!! (LINK)

Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting - I’ve heard this book by Robert McKee be recommended several times, so it’s on my “must read soon” list. Check it out if you’re into video/screen-writing etc. (LINK)

Happily Hidden - We love Pat Barrett in our household. He’s a friend, but the bonus is that he writes beautiful music. If you haven’t heard this album, you’re missing out. It features Pat with Kari Jobe, Cecily, Mack Brock, Tim Hughes, Josh Baldwin, David Leonard, Steffany Gretzinger, and John Mark McMillan… wow!!! (LINK)

Zechariah Book Summary - The Bible Project does a great job of summarizing the books of the Bible. If the Journal below inspires you to read and learn about Zechariah - this short video is a great place to start the journey!! (LINK)

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I spoke with the “PAUS Everything” event organizers this week…

It will be unlike any “conference” you’ve ever attended. The location is stunning (thanks, Canada 🇨🇦), and the proximity to the speakers (like Bob Goff) will be amazing. It will be a time to stop, learn, reflect, change, and grow! 

Use the code LANGTON500 for $500 off the price!!

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Question of the week…

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What's the point?!

By Rich Langton

"Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has potential, but it’s not. But your taste, the thing that got you into the game, is still killer. And your taste is why your work disappoints you. A lot of people never get past this phase; they quit. Most people I know who do interesting, creative work went through years of this. We know our work doesn’t have this special thing that we want it to have. We all go through this. And if you are just starting out or you are still in this phase, you gotta know it’s normal and the most important thing you can do is do a lot of work. Put yourself on a deadline so that every week you will finish one story. It is only by going through a volume of work that you will close that gap, and your work will be as good as your ambitions. And I took longer to figure out how to do this than anyone I’ve ever met. It’s gonna take a while. It’s normal to take a while. You’ve just gotta fight your way through."
- Ira Glass