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The Zack Arnold PodcastNavigating the Future of Entertainment | with Zack ArnoldEver feel like your creative career is becoming an uphill battle you’re no longer sure you can win?Budgets are tighter, opportunities are fewer, and AI is rewriting the rules. But this isn’t a conversation about giving up. Debby and I focus on how to adapt with intention, and why now is the time to design your next move, not just react to change. We pull back the curtain on the summit we’ve been building—designed specifically to help creatives like you to tap into your strengths, build meaningful connections, and move forward without burning...2025-06-231h 05
The Zack Arnold PodcastOn Vulnerability and the Courageous Act of Creating From a Place of Truth | with Allison Sweet GrantWhat if creativity isn’t just self-expression, but a way to heal and connect?In this episode, I talk with Allison Sweet Grant, an author, former psychiatric nurse practitioner, and mother of three who brings deep honesty and courage to her storytelling. Her debut novel I Am the Cage wasn’t written to launch a career but to process overwhelming trauma and offer hope to others. We talk about how creativity can be both healing and hard, especially for those of us who are sensitive or introverted. But when we choose to go deeper, our stories can become...2025-06-041h 22
The Zack Arnold PodcastAre we becoming Generation Xtinct?Hey there, it's Zack. And for today's mini episode, I'd like to share with you an audio reading of a recent article that I wrote on Substack titled, Are we becoming Generation Xtinct?. If you enjoy this article and you're interested in reading more about navigating significant life transitions, finding meaning in your creative work, and what it means to be human in the age of AI. I invite you to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Pivot with Purpose. To learn more and subscribe visit zackarnold.com/substack.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/zackarnold/exclu...2025-05-1309 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastWhy Optimization Isn’t the Answer (and How to Make the Most of the Four Thousand Weeks We Have) | with Oliver BurkemanWhat if striving for more is actually giving you… less?In this episode, Zack sits down with bestselling author Oliver Burkeman—known for Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals—to unpack the trap of productivity and the illusion of the perfect to-do list. Together, they explore why the constant chase for achievement might be keeping us from truly living, and how embracing the unfinished parts of life could actually set us free.Key TakeawaysAccept the kind of defeat that grounds you: Not as resignation, but as clarity, so you can mov...2025-04-301h 20
The Zack Arnold PodcastWhy the Relentless Pursuit of Optimization Is a Journey to Nowhere | with Zack ArnoldAre you stuck in the messy middle of life, wondering who you’re becoming on the other side?In this episode, the mic turns inward as today’s guest—well, it’s me, Zack Arnold —and I’m opening up about the newly rebranded Zack Arnold Podcast. Along with my podcast producer and fellow coach Debby Germino, we discuss why the changes go far beyond a new name, music, or artwork. Together, we dig into what’s shifting behind the scenes and the deeper purpose driving this evolution—not just for us, but for anyone navigating their own transformation.2025-04-301h 29
The Zack Arnold PodcastI wasn't afraid of losing my paycheck nearly as much as losing myself. (3 of 3)Hey there, it's Zack. And for today's mini episode, I'd like to share with you an audio reading of a recent article that I wrote on Substack titled, I wasn't afraid of losing my paycheck nearly as much as losing myself. If you enjoy this article and you're interested in reading more about navigating significant life transitions, finding meaning in your creative work, and what it means to be human in the age of AI. I invite you to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Pivot with Purpose. To learn more and subscribe visit zackarnold.com/substack.Supp...2025-04-2507 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastI sold my soul for a paycheck. It led me to my purpose instead. (2 of 3)Hey there, it's Zack. And for today's mini episode, I'd like to share with you an audio reading of a recent article that I wrote on Substack titled, I sold my soul for a paycheck. It led me to my purpose instead. If you enjoy this article and you're interested in reading more about navigating significant life transitions, finding meaning in your creative work, and what it means to be human in the age of AI. I invite you to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Pivot with Purpose. To learn more and subscribe visit zackarnold.com/substack.Su...2025-04-2407 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastThe existential crisis that destroyed me, then changed my life. (1 of 3)Hey there, it's Zack. And for today's mini episode, I'd like to share with you an audio reading of a recent article that I wrote on Substack titled, The existential crisis that destroyed me and then changed my life. If you enjoyed this article and you're interested in reading more about navigating significant life transitions, finding meaning in your creative work, and what it means to be human in the age of AI, I invite you to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Pivot with Purpose. To learn more and subscribe visit zackarnold.com/substackSupport this podc...2025-04-2307 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastProcrastinating? You're not lazy. You're probably just afraid.Hey there, it's Zack. And for today's mini episode, I'd like to share with you an audio reading of a recent article that I wrote on Substack titled, Procrastinating? You're not lazy. You're probably just afraid. If you enjoy this article and you're interested in reading more about navigating significant life transitions, finding meaning in your creative work, and what it means to be human in the age of AI. I invite you to subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Pivot with Purpose. To learn more and subscribe visit zackarnold.com/substack.Support this podcast at — https://redci...2025-04-2009 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastComing Soon: The Zack Arnold PodcastIf you’ve been following along the last several months, then you may already know I’ve decided that it’s time to retire the Optimize Yourself brand and usher in a new era.If you live to create, meaning your work isn't just a job but an expression of who you are...If you create to live, as in your livelihood depends on your creativity...And if you love making cool shit (preferably left alone in small, dark rooms)...You’ll love the Zack Arnold podcast. Keep an eye out for new...2025-04-0201 minThe Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Keep Moving Forwards After You've Lost Everything | with Christina RasmussenWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistThe past two years have been relentless for creatives, and even in the first quarter of the year,, the losses keep piling up with no end in sight. Staying creative, hopeful, or even grounded feels harder than ever.In this episode, I sit down once again with acclaimed grief counselor and bestselling author Christina Rasmussen to talk about navigating loss in times of crisis...2025-03-061h 20The Zack Arnold PodcastNavigating the Messy Middle of a Career Pivot | with Sandy ZimmermanWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistA few years ago, Sandy Zimmerman came on the Zack Arnold podcast as a longtime Physical Education teacher and coach. During that conversation, she made a quiet prediction—she felt she was meant for something more and believed she’d be back to share her journey. She was right. Today, Sandy is a full-time speaker, coach, and author, traveling the country to share her Dream Big Formula a...2025-02-111h 20The Zack Arnold Podcast[Case Study] From the FBI to Hollywood: Anatomy of An Unlikely Career Pivot | with Kathy RobinsonWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistIn today's episode, I sit down with Kathy Robinson, a longtime member of the Optimizer community and one of my coaching students who has made a remarkable career transition. Kathy is on the path to being a film and video editor and currently working as a TV assistant for a small cable network. But her journey here is anything but typical. Before joining the entertainment indus...2025-02-041h 20The Zack Arnold PodcastUnemployed? Burned Out? Or Both? How to Manage a Career Break | with Laura NguyenWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistMy guest today is Laura Nguyen, a burnout coach and author of Career Break Compass: Navigating Your Path to a Balanced Life Through Intentional Time Off. While her book focuses on taking career breaks by choice, we tackle a question that hits close to home for many creatives right now: What happens when the career break chooses you?Laura and I address the overl...2025-01-151h 16The Zack Arnold PodcastThe Dumpster Fire of 2024, Predictions for 2025, and The Future of Creativity | with Zack ArnoldWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistFor this special kickoff episode of the new year, we’re flipping the script: I, Zack Arnold, the usual host of Optimize Yourself, step into the guest seat to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what 2024 was like for me and my team. My podcast producer, Debby Germino interviews me to give you an inside look at how we dealt with the uncertainty and endless...2025-01-071h 24
The Tactical LeaderThe Heart of Entrepreneurship with Tessa ArnoldGuest: Tessa Arnold, Co-founder of Snapback EnergyEpisode Summary:In this episode of *The Tactical Leader Podcast*, host Zack Knight dives into an inspiring conversation with Tessa Arnold, the co-founder of Snapback Energy. Tessa shares the journey of creating Snapback Energy as a lasting legacy with her late husband, Army combat veteran Michael Arnold, and how they designed their company to provide veterans with clean, effective energy products. This episode is a powerful exploration of resilience, finding purpose, and navigating unexpected shifts in life and business.Episode Highlights:...2024-10-3143 minThe Zack Arnold Podcast[CASE STUDY] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Better Managing Your Time, And Making the Most of This Pandemic | with Ariel Fujita, Kristi Shimek, and Maxton WallerWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistHaving spoken to and worked with hundreds of people worldwide over the years, if there’s one constant to the ever-changing landscape of this age, it’s that the global pandemic has been a magnifying glass amplifying every tiny little detail about our lives (and society at large) that just wasn’t working. For many this intense awareness has been paralyzing while for others it’s been a mot...2024-09-241h 27The Zack Arnold PodcastThe Art of the Pivot: Going From Freelancer to Entrepreneur | with Nick MiloWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistToday's guest is Nick Milo, a long-time Optimizer OG who’s transitioned from the entertainment industry to the realm of Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). Nick worked as an assistant editor on popular shows like Better Call Saul, Coyote, and Blindspot. But he’s since left the industry to focus on helping others organize their ideas and knowledge more effectively.Through his educational site and YouTube...2024-09-031h 25The Zack Arnold PodcastTOP 5: Chase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping.For the next five weeks, we are releasing our best conversations with experts on the topics of creativity, mindset, and career diversification. You will learn the laws of creativity, how to master change, how to design the life you want, avoid burnout, and how to manage the ne...2024-08-1350 minThe Zack Arnold PodcastTOP 5: What Creativity Is, How It Works, and the Laws to Learning It | with Joey CofoneWe know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping.For the next five weeks, we are releasing our best conversations with experts on the topics of creativity, mindset, and career diversification. You will learn the laws of creativity, how to master change, how to design the life you want, avoid burnout, and how to manage the ne...2024-08-011h 24The Zack Arnold PodcastOvercoming the Grief of "Invisible Losses" (Including Losing Your Job), and Getting Out of "Survival Mode" | with Christina RasmussenWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistMy guest today is Christina Rasmussen who is an acclaimed grief educator and counselor. She is the bestselling author of Second Firsts, Where Did You Go? And her new book Invisible Loss is the focus of our conversation today. Now you might be wondering why I’m talking to a grief counselor on a podcast about optimization. But you’ll quickly realize that living a fulfilling and r...2024-06-111h 37The Zack Arnold PodcastUnlock Your True Creative Potential [Podcast Trailer]Learn how to design the more balanced, more sustainable, and more fulfilling creative career you deserve...without sacrificing your health, your relationships, or your sanity in the process.In a nutshell this podcast is a combination of Tim Ferriss meets Ted Lasso (minus the mustache). Hosted by Zack Arnold (ACE) - an award-winning Hollywood editor, producer, and director turned career strategist - these raw, honest, and candid conversations with Bestselling Authors, World-Class Athletes, Hollywood Legends, Elite Experts in a Variety of Fields, and Everyday People Achieving Extraordinary Things will both provide you with the necessary tools to...2024-03-0502 min
The Modern Consultant#35. Doubled His 6-Fig Business In 8 Months Working <20 hrs/week with Zack ArnoldThis week on the Modern Consultant, I have the honor of hosting Zack Arnold.Zack is an award-winning Hollywood film and television editor (Cobra Kai, Burn Notice, Empire, Shooter, Glee), a member of the American Cinema Editors, a documentary director (GO FAR: The Christopher Rush Story, narrated by Mark Hamill), an American Ninja Warrior, and the creator of the Optimize Yourself program and podcast.With his group coaching programs, he helps ambitious creative professionals and entrepreneurs design a unique path towards a more balanced, more productive, and more fulfilling career they deserve.Zack's website...2023-11-141h 16
Get Yourself Optimized430. An American Ninja Warrior on Peak Performance with Zack Arnold🎙 New Get Yourself Optimized Podcast Episode Alert! 🚀 Discover how to optimize the most important aspect of your journey — yourself! In this week's episode, we dive deep into personal development and self-optimization with our amazing guest, Zack Arnold! Zack Arnold is a powerhouse in Hollywood. He’s a prominent and award-winning editor and producer with an impressive portfolio, including credits on Cobra Kai, Empire, Burn Notice, and Glee. But there's more to Zack than just his work in the film industry. He's also a talented documentary director known for GO FAR: The Christopher Rush Story. Zac...2023-10-1956 min
Filmmakers Academy PodcastInner Circle Podcast - Zack Arnold: Optimize Yourself & Your Filmmaking CareerAward-winning Editor Zack Arnold, ACE (Cobra Kai) stopped by Filmmakers Academy to join Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC on the Inner Circle Podcast. A champion of wellness for his fellow post-production peeps, Zack shares healthy changes that filmmakers can start today that will make an astronomical difference tomorrow. And it all starts with your mindset. Zack recently semi-retired from his role as a Hollywood film and television editor, with a long list of credits that range from Empire to Glee and Burn Notice. Now in the next phase of his life, Zack transitioned to a career strategist a...2023-10-051h 08The Zack Arnold PodcastWhy Providing Value & Supporting Your Community is Essential | with Shiran Carolyn Amir, ACEWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistShiran Carolyn Amir, ACE is a film and television editor, who is also actively involved in the Motion Picture Editors Guild. She's worked on projects such as 9-1-1, Z-Nation, Chucky, Fear The Walking Dead, The OA, and Love Victor. What’s unique to Shiran’s success story is the method she has used in order to reroute her career and pursue her dream work. Counterint...2023-08-151h 15
Zack Arnold (TV producer/editor) - CEO of Optimize YourselfWith the Hollywood writers strike showing no signs of slowing down, many creative professionals have been forced to look for alternative sources of work. Zack Arnold is an award-winning Hollywood film & television editor and producer(Cobra Kai, Burn Notice, Empire, Shooter, Glee) and others. He is also the CEO of the Optimize Yourself podcast and program, which helps individuals directly affected by the strike, adjust to the situation by offering his insight and guidance to them and their careers. His interviews with outlets such as the Washington Post, The Hollywood Times, Evening Standard and Variety have enabled him to share his expe...2023-08-0920 minThe Zack Arnold Podcast[BONUS] Mind-Body Burnout and Career Rebirth with Zack Arnold (From Chronic Pain to Passion podcast)This conversation is a bonus episode we are adding to our Chronic Pain Series where we are talking with three different experts about how chronic pain affects creative professionals and what you can do about it. Please be sure to check out those conversations with Somatic Movement Teacher, Julie Fahrbach, TV Editor turned Chronic Pain Therapist, Anna Holtzman, and Medical Doctor, Author and meditation teacher, Christiane Wolf.This conversation is one where I’m the guest and the host is Anna Holtzman on her podcast titled From Chronic Pain to Passion. I go deep into my history wit...2023-07-1158 minThe Zack Arnold PodcastManaging & Alleviating Chronic Pain with…Creativity? | with Anna HoltzmanWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistAnna Holtzman is a former television editor who, after healing from chronic migraines, shifted gears to become a licensed therapist and coach specializing in chronic pain recovery. Anna both helps people better manage their chronic pain, as well as understand the emotional cause behind it in an effort to release the pain from its source.In our conversation, Anna shares that chronic pain is li...2023-07-111h 21
How to Trust YourselfEp 13 Mind-Body Burnout and Career Rebirth with Zack ArnoldIf are someone who’s creative or passionate about your career, have you ever had an experience where, right as you were about to make a big career move or achieve some symbol of success, you were hit by a wave of symptoms like chronic pain or fatigue or burnout? If so, you’re not alone — and today we’re gonna explore why that is and how to navigate this with my guest Zack Arnold.
Zack is an award-winning Hollywood editor & producer whose credits include Cobra Kai, Empire, Burn Notice, and Glee. He’s also a care...2023-06-231h 04The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Live a Better Life Simply by Asking Better Questions | with Marc ChampagneWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistIt doesn't matter who we are, where we are. We're all one question away from a completely different life.- Marc ChampagneMarc Champagne is a speaker, mental fitness strategist and author of the book Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life. Marc studies the questions and practices shaping the lives of legends and world-class performers and is joining us today to share those findings along with s...2023-04-181h 26
Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and LifeZack Arnold on Optimizing Yourself and Avoiding BurnoutThis week I was incredibly excited to welcome Zack Arnold to the show for a great conversation about optimizing your life, avoiding burnout and learning to set the right goals. Zack is an award-winning Hollywood film & television editor known for his work on favorites of mine such as, Cobra Kai, Burn Notice, Empire, Shooter, and Glee. Zac is a member of the American Cinema Editors, an American Ninja Warrior, and creator of the Optimize Yourself program. Zack uses his experience as a creative professional to produce the Optimize Yourself Podcast which aims to give creative professionals insight i...2023-04-1056 min
A Productive ConversationZack Arnold talks about Optimizing YourselfIn this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Zack Arnold, an award-winning editor, director, and founder of Optimize Yourself. He's also a father of two and a two-time American Ninja Warrior, which is pretty cool if you ask me. We had a productive conversation about how to pursue fulfilling careers without sacrificing our health, relationships, or sanity. Zack's work has been featured in various publications, and he's known for his expertise in productivity and entrepreneurship.One thing that stood out to me was how Zack optimized his podcast process, which he shared with us. He al...2023-03-2239 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastWhat I've Learned About Life From 200 Interviews with Amazing Human Beings | with Zack ArnoldWant to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more?→ Click here for your customized podcast playlistFor the last 200 episodes of the Optimize Yourself podcast, I’ve been speaking with world class authors, artists, athletes, and just plain inspiring humans. It has been an incredible honor to not only have these conversations, but share them with you as you design the more balanced, more productive, more fulfilling (and creative) life that you deserve. For today’s episode, however, I’m flipping the script...2023-01-031h 41
Geektown Radio - TV News, Interviews & UK TV Air DatesGeektown Behind The Scenes Podcast 63: ‘Cobra Kai’ Editor & Founder Of Optimize Yourself, Zack Arnold InterviewGeektown Behind The Scenes Podcast 63: ‘Cobra Kai’ Editor & Founder Of Optimize Yourself, Zack Arnold Interview
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Geektown Radio - TV News, Interviews & UK TV Air DatesGeektown Behind The Scenes Podcast 63: 'Cobra Kai' Editor & Founder Of Optimize Yourself, Zack Arnold Interview As the main Geektown Radio podcast is on a little break whilst I'm away, we bring you a new episode of the Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast, in which I chat to Hollywood editor & producer, Zack Arnold, editor on the brilliant 'Cobra Kai', and founder of Optimize Yourself.Zack is an editor on Netflix’s smash hit series, 'Cobra Kai'... However, he is also the Founder of 'Optimize Yourself', a brilliant podcast series and coaching programme to help creative professionals get through their working lives without having to sacrifice their health, relationships, or sanity in the pr...2022-11-1539 min
The Editing PodcastWhy Netflix Editors Don’t Care About The Algorithm - Cobra Kai Editor Zack Arnold, ACECredit yourself with Stir: https://www.usestir.com/credits
Can a YouTube video be number one on Netflix? Netflix took a gamble on a YouTube Show, Cobra Kai, and it became the #1 streaming show, with Season 5 outpacing The House of the Dragon, The Rings of Power, and She-Hulk. And there’s a reason for this, its storytelling and editing. Zack Arnold has edited the most iconic episodes of Cobra Kai, and became its lead editor in season 5, mostly due to his storytelling philosophies. We sat down with Zack and explored the language of editing on...2022-11-151h 10
The Zack Arnold PodcastThe Business & Craft of Trailer Editing, Making Your Side Hustle Your Career, and Staying Motivated Along the Way | with Chris MacDonaldChris MacDonald is an experienced veteran trailer editor who has worked at Universal Pictures and other major studios such as Sony, Disney, Paramount, and trailer houses such as MOcean and Aspect (to name a small few). Chris is also the co-founder of the wildly popular online editing school, Film Editing Pro, and today’s discussion balances a combination of understanding how to build a career as a trailer editor as well as making the transition to building your own business if that is the right path for you.Whether you work in a creative industry as a craf...2022-11-151h 31
Central Coast EntrepreneursZack - Owner of Mobile Vault Professionals - Giving Back to your CommunityWorking in the electrical industry specializing in low voltage projects, Zack wanted something more. With the intention of being able to start his own business, and also help and contribute to his community for the next generation Zack started Mobile Vault Professionals to make an impact. From donating new audio systems to the St. Joseph's High School Baseball field and collaborating with other businesses, he shares how making giving back has been just as important to receiving new business!2022-10-2138 min
Cut to RevealEp. 23: Zack Arnold, ACE on Editing Cobra KaiRicky and Piotr talk with ACE editor Zack Arnold about landing this dream job cutting Cobra Kai, why he says it's his side-hustle and how Myagi-do lessons apply to our work as editors. Plus, the respectful power of the word, "No," the keys to optimizing yourself as an editor and more! Below are the articles and websites we mendtion in the episode:Zack's article "Tired of Life Kicking Your Ass? Learn to Fight Back Like a True ‘Cobra Kai’": https://optimizeyourself.me/cobra-kai-review-netflix/Zack's Optimize Yourself program: https://optimizeyourself.me/Interview Zack did w...2022-08-081h 15
The Zack Arnold PodcastStaying True to Your Core Values (When Hollywood Tries to Steal Your Soul) | with Sean CorvelleIt was one of those things in my life that just clicked...boom. This is where I'm supposed to be, and I've been doing it ever since.- Sean CorvelleSean Corvelle has played a variety of different roles in his career as an actor, a comedian, and a television host. But for the last eleven years he has been inspiring and motivating athletes and weekend warriors across the world at the Tough Mudder starting line. He is also the host of Tough Mudder’s No Excuses podcast of which I was recently a guest on (you can hear my i...2022-06-281h 21
The Zack Arnold PodcastOvercoming a Dark Past (and Managing the Voices In Your Head) to Become Successful In Hollywood | with Christopher Titus“With my life story, I could ask for any antidepressant I want and they would prescribe it to me. Instead, I chose to be an antidepressant.”- Christopher TitusChristopher Titus is quite simply one of the best and funniest comics working today. In addition to having ten stand-up comedy specials to his name he’s also an actor, a writer, a director, and producer of TV series, feature films, and he also produces his own daily podcast featuring his infamous “Armageddon Updates.”Though his list of credits and accomplishments may not show it, Christopher Titus has every reason...2022-06-211h 44
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Manage An Identity Crisis (Especially When You Know You’re Meant For Something More) | with Erica Wernick"In this industry we are conditioned to believe that our voice is not important."Erica Wernick, former graphic designer and founder of Hollywood Success Coach, has always been goal-oriented, systems-based, and a Type-A personality (at this point I’m convinced we’re separated at birth). But when she found herself during the pandemic wandering aimlessly without a clear goal and unable to “fix it” with her usual strategies and frameworks, she quickly spiraled down into the dark holes of doubt, insecurity, and ultimately a deep depression.Identity can be a double-edged sword, especially when your livelihood is creative...2022-06-021h 24
Story Greenlight with Jeff Bartsch025. How to Survive Creative Success, Pt 2 w/ Zack Arnold, ACEWhat happens when you’ve reached what everyone else would consider success, and you’re miserable? What happens next?Zack Arnold, ACE, is an award-winning film and television editor, documentary director, and founder of the Optimize Yourself program. Throughout his career in Hollywood, he found himself editing the biggest show on cable tv, then the biggest show on broadcast TV, and even the biggest show in the WORLD on the internet.But the toll those achievements took on his family, his physical health, and his mental well-being forced Zack to rethink his life. In th...2022-04-2938 minStory Greenlight with Jeff Bartsch024. How to Survive Creative Success, Pt 1 w/ Zack Arnold, ACEAs creatives, so many voices tell us that having the biggest audience is the ultimate goal. But when you talk to people who are there, we find that it’s not that simple.Zack Arnold, ACE, is an award-winning film and television editor, documentary director, and founder of the Optimize Yourself program. Throughout his career in Hollywood, he found himself editing the biggest show on cable tv, then the biggest show on broadcast TV, and even the biggest show in the WORLD on the internet.But the toll those achievements took on his family, his ph...2022-04-2238 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastZack Arnold On the Devastating Words “Why Doesn’t Daddy Love Us?” (from the Success Engineering Podcast)Hello to all of my Optimizer readers & listeners. Today’s episode is gonna be a little different in that I’m not the host, I’m the guest. This is a recent interview I did with Michael Bauman on the Success Engineering podcast. You will hear me talk very candidly about the identity crisis I suffered several years ago while seemingly at the height of my career editing Empire when I was spending months on end putting my kids to bed via Facetime and realized I didn’t want to live that way anymore. You’ll learn how I slowly chi...2021-11-0951 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow To Change The Culture In Hollywood With Zack Arnold (from The Hollywood Success Podcast)Hello to all of my Optimizer readers & listeners. Today’s episode is gonna be a little different in that I’m not the host, I’m the guest. This is a special interview I did on super short notice with Erica Wernick over at the Hollywood Success Podcast where we discuss what’s at stake with the pending IATSE strike authorization vote. Like me, Erica is also both an entrepreneur and creative professional in Hollywood working as both a coach and a graphic designer as part of the Art Director’s Guild. And in this discussion we dive deep into the man...2021-09-291h 11
The Hollywood Success PodcastHow To Change The Culture In Hollywood With Zack ArnoldToday I'm talking with editor extraordinaire Zack Arnold (Cobra Kai, Burn Notice, Empire). Zack shares his insights about the culture in Hollywood and how this YES strike authorization vote will be just the beginning of much needed change (and the consequences of voting NO).2021-09-271h 10
The Practical Filmmaker#40 Guest Podcast Zack Arnold Optimize Yourself PodcastZack Arnold, host of the Optimize Yourself Podcast, shares an episode from his podcast in this week's episode. Zack is interviewed by Austin Coburn, a recent college grad, on how you can find a healthy work-life balance in the industry. In this episode Zack highlights the importance of setting boundaries, working with good people not good projects, and how you can overcome procrastination. Listen to Zack to learn how you can start creating a healthy work-life balance. Key Points:2:51 - About Today's Show7:40 - All-nighters Get Worse After College2021-08-121h 21
The Zack Arnold PodcastArt of the Cut, Ep. 101: "Cobra Kai" Editor Zack Arnold, ACEIn case you missed the announcement, the Optimize Yourself podcast is currently on summer hiatus, but that doesn’t mean we plan to leave you high and dry without engaging conversations that educate, motivate, and inspire you. We’ll be back this fall with some significant changes and improvements to the show, but in the meantime… ...this week I’d like to share a fairly recent interview I did with Steve Hulfish on his Art of the Cut podcast which is now a part of the Frame.io world. In this interview Steve and I do a deep dive...2021-08-1058 min
The Intergalactic Peace Coalition Podcast | IPC#329 | Zack Snyder‘s Justice League: Parts 4-6Watch This Episode On YouTube!
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The Zack Arnold PodcastWhat's Not Working In Hollywood With Zack Arnold (from The Hollywood Success Podcast)In case you missed the announcement, the Optimize Yourself podcast is currently on summer hiatus, but that doesn’t mean we plan to leave you high and dry without engaging conversations that educate, motivate, and inspire you. We’ll be back this fall with some significant changes and improvements to the show, but in the meantime… ...this week I’d like to share with you an interview I did last year with Erica Wernick, the host of Hollywood Success Coach, who reached out to me to discuss my article that went viral: Dear Hollywood - We Don’t Want to G...2021-07-231h 08
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The Zack Arnold PodcastInside Cobra Kai & Its Domination of Netflix with Zack Arnold (from Indie Film Hustle podcast)In case you missed the announcement, the Optimize Yourself podcast is currently on summer hiatus, but that doesn’t mean we plan to leave you high and dry without engaging conversations that educate, motivate, and inspire you. We’ll be back this fall with some significant changes and improvements to the show, but in the meantime… ...this week I’d like to share with you a recent interview I did with Alex Ferrari for his Indie Film Hustle podcast. We talk about a variety of topics including my work on Cobra Kai, how to maintain optimal health despite t...2021-07-141h 39
The Zack Arnold PodcastWhat Every Recent Graduate Needs to Know About the Realities of Working In Hollywood Pt2 | with Zack Arnold (interviewed by Austin Coburn)In Part 1 of my conversation with college student (and now graduate) Austin Coburn we discussed the many pitfalls that so many young, ambitious creatives fall into when they enter the working world hoping to “make it.”Today's conversation is part 2 of our conversation, and in today's episode we flip the script and Austin interviews me from the perspective of a college student who is interested in creating better habits for both a successful career and a healthy lifestyle at the same time (Spoiler alert: The two do not have to be mutually exclusive). We talk about habits and strat...2021-06-221h 10
Open Premise with Ethan Yeshaya19. Gen Z Style and Pop Culture Penises (with Zack Arnold of The Perfect Jean)Zack Arnold is one of the founders of The Perfect Jean. You may recognize the product from You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes or their hilarious ads on Instagram and Snapchat. Today, Zack and I talk intergenerational debates on style, and the penises you have "grown" to love in TV and film.
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Art of the CutArt of the Cut, Ep. 101: "Cobra Kai" Editor Zack Arnold, ACEOn today's episode of Art of the Cut, Steve talks with Editor Zack Arnold, ACE. If you’re looking for a "typical" editor, Zack doesn’t fit the sedentary backroom stereotype. When he’s not cutting primetime TV like Empire, Glee, and Cobra Kai, he’s training for American Ninja Warrior, and helping creative professionals stay healthy, motivated, and productive. Thanks to Frame.io for their support of Art of the Cut and their pledge to keep this content coming your way. Read this interview and many others at blog.frame.io, where you'll also find expert guides, t...2021-06-0258 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast20 Questions to Ask Your Mom on Mother’s Day Pt2 | with Jane ArnoldFor a long time now I’ve wanted to sit down and do an interview with my mother to ask her the big questions about life that we seldom (if ever) really discuss. So for this Mother’s Day, I decided it was time to prioritize this conversation, even if it meant having to suffer through the perils of recording on Zoom as opposed to chatting face-to-face.This episode is a very special and personal one that I recorded for me, not for social media shares, not for search engine optimization, and not to grow an email list...2021-05-1345 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast20 Questions to Ask Your Mom on Mother’s Day Pt1 | with Jane ArnoldFor a long time now I’ve wanted to sit down and do an interview with my mother to ask her the big questions about life that we seldom (if ever) really discuss. So for this Mother’s Day, I decided it was time to prioritize this conversation, even if it meant having to suffer through the perils of recording on Zoom as opposed to chatting face-to-face.This episode is a very special and personal one that I recorded for me, not for social media shares, not for search engine optimization, and not to grow an email list...2021-05-111h 02
Indie Film Hustle® - A Filmmaking PodcastIFH 427: Inside Cobra Kai & Its Domination of Netflix with Zack ArnoldHappy New Year IFH Tribe! We are starting 2021 with a bang. Today on the show with have Zack Arnold, an award-winning Hollywood film & television editor (Cobra Kai, Burn Notice, Empire, Shooter, Glee), member of the American Cinema Editors, a documentary director GO FAR: The Christopher Rush Story, narrated by Mark Hamill), and creator of the Optimize Yourself program and podcast.Zach has been working on the #1 Netflix show Cobra Kai since season 2. If you haven't heard of Cobra Kai here's the skinny.Thirty-four years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, a down-and-out Johnny L...2021-01-051h 45
The Zack Arnold Podcast'Superfood Hunter' Darin Olien On How To Be Healthy, Fit, and Eternally AwesomeWith health (and more importantly maintaining strong immune systems) at the forefront of everyone’s minds these days, we’re all looking for simple ways to boost our immunity and increase our energy levels. Whether you are unemployed, working from home or back at the office, or just trying to juggle home-schooling the kids while maintaining your own sanity, the thought of implementing healthier nutrition and fitness habits is daunting at best (and horrifying at worst). Luckily today’s guest is here to simplify the process for all of us no matter where you need the most support.Dari...2020-09-141h 11
The Zack Arnold PodcastIt’s Never Too Late to Get Stronger (and Become a Ninja) | with Ginny MacColl, ANWHave you ever wanted to pursue a passion your whole life that’s well outside your comfort zone…but felt like you missed your opportunity and now you’re “too old?” Maybe you always dreamed of running a marathon, or maybe you wanted to earn your black belt in martial arts, but somehow life always seemed to get in the way. If this sounds familiar, today’s guest Ginny MacColl has some sage advice to share with you:“It’s never too late to get stronger.”Ginny is an actress (Poms, Stars Fell On Alabama, Outcast), a former...2020-09-0858 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast[Case Study] Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Better Managing Your Time, And Making the Most of This Pandemic | with Ariel Fujita, Kristi Shimek, and Maxton WallerHaving spoken to and worked with hundreds of people worldwide over the last six months, if there’s one constant to the ever-changing landscape of 2020, it’s that this global pandemic has been a magnifying glass amplifying every tiny little detail about our lives (and society at large) that just wasn’t working. For many this intense awareness has been paralyzing while for others it’s been a motivating call to action.So what’s the difference for those who feel stuck versus those who take action and see results?Maybe you’re sick of being stuck...2020-09-021h 27
The Zack Arnold PodcastLegendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ YearsWhen you think of film editors, let’s face it - healthy habits and good physical conditioning are not images that immediately come to mind. But with a pandemic upon us, and with the high cost of the ‘Passion Tax’ we constantly pay as Hollywood creatives, healthy living is no longer an option - it’s a necessity. If we want strong immune systems and creative minds that are resilient to high-stress environments, it is imperative we adopt healthier habits like eating better and moving more throughout the day. While it might seem as though these are new concepts, today’s...2020-08-241h 14
The Zack Arnold PodcastWork Remotely With Your Team In Real-Time Using Evercast (A Game Changer) Today’s interview is a little bit different than you might be used to where I’d like to introduce you to the newest sponsor of the Optimize Yourself podcast: Evercast. If you’re a content creator or someone who works in the entertainment industry and you’ve never heard of Evercast, you need to because this technology has the potential to change the way you work and live in our post-pandemic reality. In the following conversation I chat with Roger Barton and Brad Thomas, the co-founders of Evercast. As Brad & Roger will talk about in our i...2020-08-0326 minThe Practical Filmmaker#18 - Zack Arnold: Work-Life Balance in the IndustryIt can be hard to set work-life boundaries when you know someone else could easily replace you.This week Zack Arnold, award-winning editor (Cobra Kai, Empire, Glee) talks of the article he wrote Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to “Go Back to Normal.” Normal Wasn’t Working, and shares how he learned to set boundaries to create a healthy work-life balance in the industry.Listen to Zack tell Tanya how reduced set hours saves production money, when to say no, and how his company, Optimize Yourself teaches how to overcome burnout.Show notes:2020-07-1651 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast20 Questions to Ask Your Father on Father’s Day Pt2 | with Al ArnoldIf you’re listening to this now, my hope is that you’ve already listened to part 1 of this conversation with my dad. If you haven’t yet it’s available on your Podcast app of choice or CLICK HERE.As I mentioned in part 1…For a long time now I’ve wanted to sit down and do an interview with my father to ask him the big questions about life that we seldom (if ever) really discuss. So for this Father’s Day, I decided it was time to prioritize this conversation, even if it meant havin...2020-06-1955 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast20 Questions to Ask Your Father on Father’s Day Pt1 | with Al ArnoldIt’s amazing how global pandemics, worldwide protesting and riots, and the general upheaval of society as we know it can make you think. It certainly helps to lend perspective on what’s really important in life and the choices we’ve made that led us to where we are right now at this moment.One of the most important realizations I’ve had is that because of travel restrictions and both of my parents being in the highest risk category for the COVID virus, I have no way of seeing them in person again until there’s either a...2020-06-191h 05
The Zack Arnold PodcastOn the Vital Importance of "Being Nice" | with Jesse Averna, ACEBe nice.Could it possibly be that simple?Given everything happening in the world, all the hatred, all the cynicism, all the distrust around the globe in every corner of society...is it possible that the fastest path to success in any field is simply to “be nice?”In Hollywood it seems like this is as far from the truth as humanly possible. We all know that “nice guys finish last.” It’s those with the guts to take what’s theirs and step all over people along the way that ultimately climb to the top...2020-06-041h 29
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Provide Value & Get Paid What You're Worth | Mastermind Q&A with Monica DanielWith the unemployment rate over 95% in the entertainment industry1, it’s common to have had the following thought in the last several weeks:"If my entire livelihood depends on other people’s ideas and projects, maybe my livelihood shouldn't depend on other people’s projects anymore?"This has become a very common thought amidst the pandemic. Here’s what a member of our community had to say:"Ultimately I love what I do. But I'd also love a lot more flexibility. I feel like you always have to say yes to a job, and I'd...2020-05-011h 25
The Zack Arnold PodcastWhen Are We Going Back to Work? And How Can We Earn Income Now? | Mastermind Q&AHow can we prepare for whatever the new job market holds? And when do we think it will even open again? And how can we make money in the meantime?With all of the speculation going around the interwebs right now about when Hollywood is going to roll camera again, I and the Optimizer coaching & mentorship community decided to have a frank conversation about when we honestly believe production will ramp up again - and more importantly, what will our jobs in post-production look like when that time comes?How important will it be to...2020-04-241h 31
The Zack Arnold PodcastOptimizing Your Remote Post-Production Workflow (and Maintaining Your Sanity) | with Michael KammesAs we all begin to settle into what is becoming our “new normal,” one of the most common challenges we face is the inevitability of having to work from home...and ONLY from home...for the foreseeable future. For some like me who have practiced social distancing as an Olympic sport for the last fifteen years, it’s just another week. But for those who’s lives have been turned upside down amidst current events, this transition can be rough.If you work in the post-production industry specifically, your livelihood literally depends on whether your not you are able...2020-03-301h 28
The Zack Arnold PodcastThe Mindful Editor | It's Okay If You're Not Ready to Be ProductiveEditor’s Note: The following is a guest article from film & television editor Debby Germino (Fargo, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Smallville, Genius) who is also the author of the blog Happiness In Training. She will be providing regular content to help us all become more ‘Mindful Editors.’ Click here if you’d like to submit a question for Debby (or me) to answer in a future Podcast Q&A session. So…I’m guessing I’m not the only one who feels blindsided from the Mack truck that crashed through life as we know it in the l...2020-03-2735 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Stay Productive (and Stop Procrastinating) During Your Next Hiatus | with Debby GerminoPicture this…it’s maybe a month or two before your next hiatus between shows. You can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and you can’t wait to catch up on the million-and-a-half things that aren’t related to your current job. Things I think of as “Life management.”– Unpaid bills (and laundry)– Cleaning and organizing your closet– Sending outreach emails and setting up networking lunches– Going to networking events– FINALLY putting together that diet & exercise routine (that you promise to stick to this time)But then when hia...2020-03-041h 02
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Become a Production Assistant (and Keep Getting Hired) | with Aaron SchmidtBuilding a fulfilling and lasting career in Hollywood definitely isn’t easy, but when you’re starting from the bottom rung of the ladder with zero contacts and just breaking in it can seem downright IMPOSSIBLE. But no matter who you are, where you come from, or who you do or don’t know, anyone can get their foot in the door using the right strategy. As today’s guest says,“It’s all about getting into people’s inboxes to make things happen.”My guest, Aaron Schmidt, is currently the Post Production Assistant on Cobra Kai who ma...2020-02-261h 04
The Zack Arnold PodcastMentorship, Networking, and Surviving Hollywood Blockbusters | with Dody Dorn, ACEFinding a mentor in Hollywood is an elusive process that few really understand, but when you find a mentor that really understands your challenges and wants to help you succeed, it can change your career (and even your entire life).So then how do you find a mentor?In this episode I have the pleasure and honor of chatting with my very first mentor Academy Award nominated film & television editor Dody Dorn, ACE who has worked with such acclaimed directors as James Cameron, Christopher Nolan, Baz Luhrman, David Ayer, and Ridley Scott…to name a fe...2020-01-0650 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Use 'Intuitive Eating' To Change Your Relationship With Food | with Melissa CostelloCounting calories. Balancing macros. High fat/Low carb. Low fat/High carb. Going Paleo. Or Vegan. Or Vegetarian. Or Keto. Or Whole 30.Seriously. Shoot me in the face.In today’s hyperconnected world of endless information, you’d think it would be easy to figure out how to eat healthy… but it’s become harder than ever. It’s nearly impossible to decipher the latest science that tells us one day that butter and bacon are miracle superfoods and the next day we’re told that eating any kind of fat will kill us all.I don’t...2019-12-0459 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast"It's All About Who You Know" Is Not a Valid Excuse | with Evita ZhouTell me if you’ve either heard or said the following phrase before: “It’s all about who you know.” Unfortunately this has become an excuse for many who think the barrier of entry to success in Hollywood (and many other creative industries) is knowing the right people. And of course only the privileged are a part of those prestigious circles…so you might as well give up, right?My guest today, Evita Zhou, is a film & tv editor who has worked in both documentary and narrative in both the United States and China. More importantly, Evita is the perf...2019-10-1057 min
Conquering AnxietyEp. 2- Zack ArnoldZack Arnold discusses Optimize Yourself.2019-09-0919 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Be More Productive and Summon 'Creativity On Demand'Hello and welcome to a special episode of the Optimize Yourself podcast where I provide my written articles in audio form so you have the opportunity to listen instead of read if that’s your preference. My hope is that you’ll use this opportunity to get up and step away from your desk to build the habit of moving more throughout your workday. Today’s reading is for an article I wrote for Frame.io that’s all about building a workflow so you can summon your creativity on demand. » Click here to read the artic...2019-09-0423 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastTo Assist or Not to Assist...That Is the Question (pt 1) | with Chris CavanaghToday’s episode is part 1 of two-part case study (click here for part 2) that dives deep into the question that plagues so many trying to land their dream job in scripted entertainment:To assist, or not to assist: That is the question!In part 1 of this case study I chat with Chris Cavanagh, a television and film editor who specializes in long-form unscripted storytelling. He’s worked on numerous shows in the docuseries, true crime, and reality spaces, and two years ago he moved from New York City to Los Angeles to make the terrifying tran...2019-05-0250 min
Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business StrategiesCracking The Code To Optimize Yourself With Zack ArnoldI sit down with documentary director, Hollywood film & television editor, productivity nerd, and the creator of the Optimize Yourself program, Zack Arnold. We take a look at how he blended his knowledge of athletics and creative performance to build a business he’s crazy about and deep-dive into ways to optimize yourself and your business using productivity tools. What You’ll Discover In This Episode: ✔️ Why You Should Strive For Work-Life Presence Over Balance ✔️ The Worst Thing You Can Do To Generate Ideas ✔️ Clever Ways To Problem Solve Differently ✔️ The 3 Things To Nail...2019-04-1557 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastPursuing Your Passion With Authenticity (And No Apologies) | with Dr Noah ArnoldMy guest today is Noah Arnold, a veterinarian and business owner who runs his own veterinary clinic in Shorewood, Wisconsin in a very unique way, to say the least. Before going any further, if you’re wondering why in the world I would interview a veterinarian on a podcast that’s all about reaching your full creative potential, trust me. This is one of the best and most inspiring stories you will ever hear, especially if you’re a freelancer or small business owner struggling to build your own niche.Noah did all the right things, took all th...2018-11-1355 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastDear Zack: "Is pursuing feature film editing worth it given the sacrifices?"(Author's Note: If you'd like to submit a question for an upcoming article, don't hesitate to reach out and send me a message. I read every single email I receive.)On a weekly basis I receive emails, Facebook messages, and tweets from people all over the world who work in creative fields. Some people send me pages worth of their life stories, others are looking for quick tips to optimize something very specific in their lives, but most often the messages I receive are from people frustrated with where they are in their career who don’t kn...2018-10-1122 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastThe Darker Side of Creativity | with Daniel ArnoldDaniel Arnold, is a world-renowned NYC street photographer who has been hailed by Gawker as ‘The best photographer on Instagram,’ by Wired as ‘Instagram’s ultimate street photographer,’ the New Yorker turned over their Instagram feed to Daniel for a week to document activity on the NYC subways, and his work is regularly featured in Vogue as well as The New York Times, just to name a few of his accolades. And in the interest of full disclosure...Daniel also happens to be my cousin.In this marathon conversation Daniel and I take a deep, candid, and unfiltered...2018-10-041h 29
Passion In Progress with Javier MercedesPIP 018: Burn Notice Editor and Host of Optimize Yourself Podcast - Zack ArnoldAfter having a conversation with Zack Arnold, I can personally say that he has changed my perspective on how efficiently I should approach all aspects of my work. We cover topics like giving yourself permission to fail, removing the word "problem" from your vocabulary, asking yourself why/what is your purpose for what you do? This is a podcast that you do not want to skip. Zack Arnold's Optimize Yourself: https://optimizeyourself.me/ Javier Mercedes: https://JavierMercedes.com Join My Newsletter: https://javiermercedes.gr8.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javiermercedesx/2018-09-191h 01
The Zack Arnold PodcastMastering The Mental Game of Focus | with Kevin Bull, ANWKevin Bull is an obstacle course racing athlete and an American Ninja Warrior superstar who has appeared on 5 seasons of the show, as well as other competition shows such as Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge. During the day when he’s not crushing ninja courses he’s the general manager of DojoBoom in Thousand Oaks, CA. And he is also a huge inspiration to the many people involved in CAP, or the Children’s Alopecia Project, an organization that promotes good self esteem in kids who suffer from the hair loss condition that he also shares.What Kevin is per...2018-09-0453 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastDear Zack: "I'm having trouble finding work and want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to better my chances..."Click to Download AudioOn a weekly basis I receive emails, Facebook messages, and tweets from people all over the world who work in creative fields. Some people send me pages worth of their life stories, others are looking for quick tips to optimize something very specific in their lives, but most often the messages I receive are from people frustrated with where they are in their career who don’t know where to go next.It occurred to me recently that the advice I’m providing to an individual privately might be beneficial to many...2018-06-2222 min
Grow Your Video BusinessBurnt Out & Uninspired? This Is How To Optimize Yourself w/ Zack ArnoldDo you find yourself dreading doing something that you’re supposed to love, something that you originally got into because of passion that’s now faded? As Zack Arnold explains on today’s episode, there’s more to leading a successful life, putting out great, original work, and just plain feeling good than the work itself. Today he’s going to share with us how to optimize our lives and cultivate our creativity. Zack is an award-winning Hollywood film editor, working on shows such as Empire, Burn Notice and Glee, and has also created Optimize Yourself, a program to...2018-04-0257 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHappy New Year! Here's What to Expect From Optimize Yourself in 2018Happy New Year! I hope you had a fantastic, restful, and warm holiday. And by warm I'm not talking about the temperature, I'm talking about the time you spent with family and friends, no matter if it's in the 80's like in Los Angeles or 40 below like in Wisconsin where my parents live (I picked the right year to stay home). I spent an entire week completely off the grid and it was bliss. It was the best stay-cation ever spent with family and friends...and a lot of time goofing around with my kids. Probably the highlight of the...2018-01-0107 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastWriting Your Own (Unique) Path to the Top | with Wendy Calhoun#AdvanceYourself month continues where we’re diving into the weeds talking about taking practical, boots-on-the-ground action steps to move your creative career forwards, or more specifically to this episode, how to transition from climbing one ladder to climbing a different one, even if that means taking one step back to take several forwards in the future.I’m incredibly excited for this episode because it’s with Wendy Calhoun who happens to not only be an incredibly decorated and accomplished writer and producer in Hollywood (here are her IMDB credits), but she’s also the very first person t...2017-10-191h 04