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The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to know exactly what to do next when everything feels uncertain [HSF]What should I be doing next?That’s exactly the question I tackle with my student, Marcella Garcia, in today’s Hot Seat Friday. And here’s the TLDR of the conversation: If you’re stuck asking, "What should I be doing next?," it usually means you’re not clear on two other questions:What do you want to achieve and why?What’s actually stopping you?These are core components of the GO FAR framework, which is the foundation of all my work in the Arnold Academy, and in less than 25 minutes, I help Marcella go...
2026-01-0922 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastGet unstuck, get clear, and hit the ground running in the New Year [HSF]If you're feeling a little bit overwhelmed, and if it feels like all the effort you've been putting in this year is not leading to the results you want, then I invite you to learn a little bit more about this thing called the plateau of latent potential, a concept from James Clear's Atomic Habits that I talk a whole lot more in today's Hot Seat with one of the students in the Arnold Academy, Rob Tovey.After that, Rob and I shift gears to discuss how he can prioritize and clarify what his goals are for 2026...
2025-12-1930 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastWhy boredom might be the key to reclaiming cognitive fitness [HSF]In today’s Hot Seat conversation, Julie and I dive deep into what it really feels like when your creativity and cognitive clarity start slipping through your fingers. I talk through the hidden impact of dopamine-driven distraction, and we explore how removing social media can expose just how out of shape our brains have become. Together we dig into boredom as a skill, cognitive fitness as training, and the fears that surface when you step into collaboration and authenticity. If you’ve ever felt foggy, scattered, or disconnected from your creativity… this is the episode you need.
2025-12-1231 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastWork-Life Balance is futile; pursue "Strategic Imbalance" that aligns with your values and goals [HSF]In today’s Hot Seat, I’m talking with Joe Dobson, who’s feeling stuck trying to balance earning paychecks with actually building his career. He’s been organizing his time and putting in the work, but still feels unclear about direction and how to network strategically. In this conversation, I guide him through accepting that you’ll never get it all done — but you can choose what truly matters. Together, we explore how to stop chasing work-life balance and instead practice deliberate, strategic imbalance that aligns with your goals and values.Want to learn more a...
2025-12-0529 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastKnow your next step with a SCARY Goal that work towards your Vision [HSF]In today’s Hot Seat with one of the students in the Arnold Academy, Brandon Holmes, we dig deep and talk about some really existential stuff, moving far beyond just setting goals to explore the vision for the next phase of work and life. As we unpack his mind maps and scattered intentions, the real reason behind his uncertainty becomes clear. This reframing will help you shift your mindset so you can finally make progress on what you want to accomplish.Want to learn more about working with me and having your own Hot Se...
2025-11-2837 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to grow your business outside the social media grind [HSF]In today's conversation with my longtime student and even a former team member, Julie Fahrbach, we talk all about her relationship with social media and it's very complicated, both as a content consumer and a content creator. This conversation was born from my recent article Algorithms are the new cigarettes. Julie opens up about her current crossroads, asking whether she can throw social media in the trash can and still grow her business, and what it really means to build sustainably without getting pulled back into the feed.Want to learn more about working...
2025-11-2138 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastAlgorithms are the new cigarettes. Is it possible to quit cold turkey?Hey, there, it's Zack. Remember me? Well, if you've been a long time listener and follower of The Zack Arnold Podcast, of my newsletter, or even a member of The Arnold Academy, you've probably been wondering the last couple of months, what in the world is going on and where is the podcast?Well, the shorter answer is, I have a much longer answer to that question that I'm going to be explaining in my upcoming article series on Substack, and today is going to be the first of those articles, and this is going to be...
2025-11-1714 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastMasterclass: Navigating the Next Act Pt2 | with Zack ArnoldWhat would happen if you finally got the clarity and coaching you needed to take the next step in your creative career?In today’s episode, part two of the live masterclass from my recent virtual summit, I’m sharing raw, unfiltered Hot Seat coaching sessions with three creatives facing different forms of uncertainty. From a veteran editor worried about job security, to a multi-talented storyteller struggling to break into producing, to a blocked creative paralyzed by fear and perfectionism, each story reflects a different but deeply familiar crossroads. If you’ve ever felt lost, stuck, or unsure...
2025-07-071h 05
The Zack Arnold PodcastMasterclass: Navigating the Next Act Pt1 | with Zack ArnoldWhat does it really take to build a sustainable creative career in an industry evolving faster than ever before?For today’s episode, I’m sharing something different—a live masterclass I hosted at the end of my weeklong virtual summit. Over five days, I interviewed 15 brilliant minds—showrunners, entrepreneurs, AI experts, Oscar-winning filmmakers, and more—all centered around one question: how do we adapt and thrive creatively when the rules keep changing? The truth is, events like these can overwhelm you with ideas but leave you stuck on what to actually do next. That’s exactly why I create...
2025-07-021h 20
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 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/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclu...
2025-05-1309 min
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 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 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 24The 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 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 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-ShaharAs the new year approaches, you may be thinking about how the past year went and what the new year will bring. Maybe you’re happy with the direction your life and career are headed…or maybe you’re ready to make some changes? As 2022 winds down, I understand how easy it is to get caught up in the chaos of the holidays and fall into the trap of thinking “I’ll just write December off as a loss and start fresh in the new year.”Rather than simply take a hiatus during the month of December, my team and I...
2022-12-291h 02
The Zack Arnold PodcastFeeling Lost? It’s Time to ‘Find Your Why’ | with David MeadAs the new year approaches, you may be thinking about how the past year went and what the new year will bring. Maybe you’re happy with the direction your life and career are headed…or maybe you’re ready to make some changes? As 2022 winds down, I understand how easy it is to get caught up in the chaos of the holidays and fall into the trap of thinking “I’ll just write December off as a loss and start fresh in the new year.”Rather than simply take a hiatus during the month of December, my team and I...
2022-12-2742 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastManaging Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan KrossAs the new year approaches, you may be thinking about how the past year went and what the new year will bring. Maybe you’re happy with the direction your life and career are headed…or maybe you’re ready to make some changes? As 2022 winds down, I understand how easy it is to get caught up in the chaos of the holidays and fall into the trap of thinking “I’ll just write December off as a loss and start fresh in the new year.”Rather than simply take a hiatus during the month of December, my team and I...
2022-12-201h 15
The Zack Arnold PodcastRedefining What It Means to Be “Productive” (and Aligning Your Values With Your Time) | with Tamara TorresAs the new year approaches, you may be thinking about how the past year went and what the new year will bring. Maybe you’re happy with the direction your life and career are headed…or maybe you’re ready to make some changes? As 2022 winds down, I understand how easy it is to get caught up in the chaos of the holidays and fall into the trap of thinking “I’ll just write December off as a loss and start fresh in the new year.”Rather than simply take a hiatus during the month of December, my team and I...
2022-12-131h 11
The Zack Arnold PodcastDefining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony HortonAs the new year approaches, you may be thinking about how the past year went and what the new year will bring. Maybe you’re happy with the direction your life and career are headed…or maybe you’re ready to make some changes? As 2022 winds down, I understand how easy it is to get caught up in the chaos of the holidays and fall into the trap of thinking “I’ll just write December off as a loss and start fresh in the new year.”Rather than simply take a hiatus during the month of December, my team and I...
2022-12-0655 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastSo You’re Burned Out…Now What? [7 Ways to Climb Out of the Hole]If you're coming to this article unsure of whether or not you're experiencing actual burnout, I suggest starting with The 7 Red Flags That You Might Be Burned Out. If you've already read that article, then you are now familiar with The First Law of Holes:“When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.”Whether or not you're stuck at the bottom of a hole you dug for yourself or if someone helped you get there is now irrelevant. The reality is you can't get out by yourself. And furthermore if you simply accept that where you are...
2022-09-2716 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast7 Red Flags You Might Be Burned Out (Or You're Headed There)Burnout is at epidemic proportions regardless of what you do for a living. And yes, I dare to use the word “epidemic” given we live in a frightening (almost) post-COVID reality because quite frankly, COVID has a lot to do with the fact that as many as 52% of people across a variety of different industries consider themselves burned out, and over 67% of those same people believe burnout is worse than before the pandemic.I argue, however, that the number of people currently burned out is far beyond 52% for one simple reason. As bestselling author and productivity expert Greg...
2022-09-2014 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastIf We Don't Do Something About Workplace Burnout, "Severance" Will Be the New "Quiet Quitting"“Work is just work…right?”For those uninitiated, here’s the simplest way to describe the nuanced brilliance that is the Emmy-nominated Apple+ Series Severance:Severance is Office Space meets 2001: A Space Odyssey meets…The Shining.It’s clearly a risky concept, hence why it probably took creator Dan Erickson and executive producer/director Ben Stiller years to receive a green light, but in hindsight it’s obviously a gamble that is paying off judging by the 14 Emmy nominations for its first season. If Severance continues to consistently be this engaging, riveting, and mind-bending with its original s...
2022-09-1318 min
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 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
The Zack Arnold PodcastFrom outreach emails that get responses to having a mentor | with Jonathan Hodges [HSF]What I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, I talk to co...
2022-03-1129 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastThe Key to Writing Outreach Emails That Get a Response | with James Crouch [HSF]What I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Jam...
2022-03-0428 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastNegotiating your true value (not just the hours you work) | with Denise Chan [HSF]What I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, Denise Chan is pr...
2022-02-2527 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastShould I Risk Saying No to a Comfortable Job in Pursuit of My Dream Job? | with Marcella Garcia [HSF]What I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Mar...
2022-02-2027 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow Can I Waste Less Time and Overcome Perfectionism When I Edit? | with Denise Chan [HSF]What I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Den...
2022-02-1136 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastIs Working with an Agent Going to Benefit My Career? | with Melanie Annan [HSF]What I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Mel...
2022-02-0423 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastI Have Multiple Career Goals. Do I Have to Choose Just One? | with Lara Britton [HSF]What I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Lar...
2022-01-2827 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastI Need a Networking Plan to Make a Career Transition | with Fabian Corrado [HSF]What I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Fab...
2022-01-2139 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastFOCUS: The Superpower of the 21st Century | with Cal NewportAs 2021 winds down and we approach the New Year, it’s so easy to get caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and write off the end of the year as a loss, putting our goals and intentions aside and telling ourselves “We’’ll start fresh again in January.” But then inevitably when the new year hits and we create resolutions, life still gets in the way which leads to over 92% of New Year’s resolutions failing. (Don’t worry...I’m just as guilty as anyone else.)If you intend to make things happen in 2022, you don...
2021-12-2858 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James ClearAs 2021 winds down and we approach the New Year, it’s so easy to get caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and write off the end of the year as a loss, putting our goals and intentions aside and telling ourselves “We’’ll start fresh again in January.” But then inevitably when the new year hits and we create resolutions, life still gets in the way which leads to over 92% of New Year’s resolutions failing. (Don’t worry...I’m just as guilty as anyone else.) If you intend to make things happen in 2022, you don...
2021-12-231h 07
The Zack Arnold PodcastThe Four Tendencies’ (aka ‘The Matrix’ For Understanding Yourself & Others) | with Gretchen RubinAs 2021 winds down and we approach the New Year, it’s so easy to get caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and write off the end of the year as a loss, putting our goals and intentions aside and telling ourselves “We’’ll start fresh again in January.” But then inevitably when the new year hits and we create resolutions, life still gets in the way which leads to over 92% of New Year’s resolutions failing. (Don’t worry...I’m just as guilty as anyone else.) If you intend to make things happen in 2022, you don...
2021-12-141h 04
The Zack Arnold PodcastThe Disciplined Pursuit of Less | with Greg McKeownAs 2021 winds down and we approach the New Year, it’s so easy to get caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and write off the end of the year as a loss, putting our goals and intentions aside and telling ourselves “We’’ll start fresh again in January.” But then inevitably when the new year hits and we create resolutions, life still gets in the way which leads to over 92% of New Year’s resolutions failing. (Don’t worry...I’m just as guilty as anyone else.) If you intend to make things happen in 2022, you don’t...
2021-12-0757 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-ShaharAs 2021 winds down and we approach the new year it is so easy to get caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and right off the end of the year is a loss, putting our goals and our intentions aside and telling ourselves, "We're going to start fresh again in January." But then inevitably, when the New Year hits and we create resolutions, life still gets in the way, which leads to over 92% of New Year's resolutions failing. Don't worry, I'm just as guilty as anybody else. If you intend to make things happen in 2022...
2021-12-011h 08
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 Zack Arnold PodcastHow to ask Better Questions and Make Genuine Connections at Networking Events like EditFest | with Denise Chan [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.Sorry if this is coming a little late for you last-minu...
2021-08-2722 min
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 Zack Arnold PodcastGet To the Core of Your Why and Optimize Yourself (from Passion in Progress 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 an interview I did with Javier Mercedes for his show Passion In Progress where Javier inspires his listeners to get out and pursue their passions by interviewing creators about their successes, failures, and wisdom gained fro...
2021-08-051h 03
The Zack Arnold PodcastWork-Life Balance in the Industry (from The Practical Filmmaker 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 another interview I did last summer with Tanya Musgrave of The Practical Filmmaker, where we also discussed my viral article: Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to Go Back to Normal. Normal Wasn’t Work...
2021-07-2852 min
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
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 PodcastOptimize Yourself Is Going On Summer Hiatus!Hello out there to all of my Optimize listeners & readers, I hope you’re doing well and enjoying your summer so far. This brief announcement letting you know that I and my team will be going on a summer hiatus for the next several weeks. Since the pandemic began in early March of 2020 we’ve all been going non-stop without a break doing our best to provide you with the best education, motivation, and inspiration we can to both help you weather the dumpster fire that has been the last year and a half but also continue to pursue the...
2021-07-0702 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast“I’ve fallen off the wagon with my healthy habits. Help!” | with Stanley Collado [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Stanley Collado has “falle...
2021-06-2523 min
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
The Zack Arnold Podcast“How can I optimize my sleep habits?” | with Joshua Brecht [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Joshua Brecht is trying...
2021-06-1829 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast“How do I become the editor that directors keep calling for more work?” | with Chris Salters [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, Community member Chris Salters has some...
2021-06-1128 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast“How do I write an effective About Page?” | with Jonathan Hodges [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Jonathan Hodges wants to...
2021-05-2826 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast“I’m stuck and don’t know how to get over my fear of failure” | with Jeffrey Lerner [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Jeffrey Lerner is dealing...
2021-05-2126 min
The Zack Arnold Podcast“What questions do I ask to determine if a company is the right fit for me?” | with Ariel Fujita [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Ariel Fujita wants hel...
2021-05-1428 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
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Establish a Consistent Fitness Habit | with Joshua Brecht [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Joshua Brecht is trying...
2021-04-3032 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastI’ve achieved my goals, Now What?| with David Feinberg [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member David Feinberg has had...
2021-04-2329 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Leverage Your Skills to Get Hired (When You Don’t Have the Experience) | with Marcella Garcia [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Marcella Garcia is hoping...
2021-04-1630 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastPreparing for a “Meet & Greet” conversation with a potential mentor | with Paul Del Vecchio [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Paul Del Vecchio...
2021-04-0930 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastWhich Job Should I Take? | with Sam Lavin [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Sam Lavin faces th...
2021-04-0231 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastCoping with Career Anxiety | with Matthew Farrugia [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Matthew Farrugia finds him...
2021-03-2630 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastMarketing Yourself Properly With Your “About” Page | with Melanie Annan [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Melanie Annan wants to...
2021-03-1924 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastReducing Neck & Back Pain at Your Computer | with Lando Cortes [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Lando Cortes wants to...
2021-03-1227 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastOvercoming Procrastination & Creative Blocks to Meet Tight Deadlines | with Sara Shaw [HSF]In this episode, I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Sara Shaw is strugg...
2021-03-0530 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastEvercast vs. Zoom - Why the New Evercast Proves the Choice is Clear For Remote Collaboration [Evercast Review]I was an early adopter using Evercast to collaborate remotely as early as September 2019 while cutting Cobra Kai season 3, well before any of us could have predicted the impending doom of the pandemic and the demise of in-person collaboration. At the time Evercast was in its infancy (an early build of version 2). The idea was there, and it was more than usable as a streaming collaboration platform in a pinch while I worked remotely with producers & directors on set in Atlanta. But admittedly there were latency issues, lagging, and the interface was a struggle for non-tech savvy producers to ado...
2021-02-2323 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastCommunication Strategies While Working From Home | with Jesus Silva [HSF]Where I give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community member Jesus Silva and I discuss...
2021-02-1930 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastTelling the Right Story With Your Résumé| with Karen Goffred [HSF]Today, what I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student where on the Hot Seat we tackle various questions about career transitions, productivity, workflows, networking, burnout, habit formation, resumes and websites, and any number of other work or life challenges that students bring to the table as they navigate their own path towards success.In the following hot seat session, community...
2021-02-0528 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastNegotiating Working From Home with Clients | with Paul Del Vecchio [HSF]As a longtime listener you already know how much I love doing in-depth interviews on a variety of topics, whether that’s allowing everyday people to share their personal and inspirational journeys, or industry experts and world-renowned authors who share their expertise to help you optimize a specific area of your life. But today...what I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer student wher...
2021-01-2928 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastManaging Burnout In the Entertainment Industry | with Eva Yuma [HSF]As a longtime listener you already know how much I love doing in-depth interviews on a variety of topics, whether that’s allowing everyday people to share their personal and inspirational journeys, or industry experts and world-renowned authors who share their expertise to help you optimize a specific area of your life.But today what I’d love to do is give you an insider’s glimpse into the world of my Optimizer coaching & mentorship program and what we call the ‘Hot Seat.’ What you’ll hear today is a recording of an actual live session with an Optimizer...
2021-01-2229 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Go From Cold Contact to Your Ideal Mentor In Seven Simple StepsAs a self-diagnosed “extreme introvert,” I’ve done my best to avoid as many mixers, social events, awards parties, and otherwise for the duration of my twenty-year career in Hollywood. Yet despite my intense distaste for chit-chat and random conversations, I’ve not only built a global network of hundreds of professional contacts, colleagues, and genuine friends but also several mentors who have helped me learn, grow, solve difficult problems, avoid horrible & embarrassing poor decisions, and ultimately make not one but four major (seemingly impossible) career transitions. Whether you are an extreme introvert like me, or you’re the polar...
2020-12-1735 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastHow to Find the Right Type of Mentor For You (and When You Should Seek the Best) Author’s Note: The following is the second in a 3 part series about building a relationship with your ideal mentor. In Part 1 I demonstrated The 10 IMDbPro Features That Will Take Your Outreach to a New Level, and in Part 3 (coming soon) I will demonstrate how to reach out to your ideal mentor once you’ve identified who they are and how they can help you. Stay tuned... Mentorship is an elusive concept. There are so many different ways to define what a mentor could be that it’s nearly impossible to describe in simple terms how to find o...
2020-12-0932 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastStruggling to “Do” It All? Try “Being” First. (Three Strategies to Reclaim Your Time and Sanity When Working From Home)I don't know about you, but my brain is like an endless news ticker reminding me of the growing tasks, activities, ambitions, and must-do's that I need to accomplish to prove my worth as a human. No sooner do I start one checklist item and I'm already thinking of the next. It's been ingrained in me that striving, achieving, and accomplishing must be happening at all times! No longer are we human beings. We have become a society of human doers. We glorify those who do it all. Our hailed celebrities aren't famous for doing one thing...
2020-11-1929 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastIMDbPro for Networking: The 10 Features That Will Take Your Outreach to a New LevelA new episodeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content
2020-11-1127 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastA Special Interview with Topo Mat Creator Kit Perkins About His Latest Product - New Standard Whole ProteinAn interview with Ergodriven CEO and Topo Mat creator, Kit Perkins about his new venture: New Standard Whole Protein.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content
2020-10-2135 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastI Said No to a Job (A Good One)…During a PandemicThis episode is a reading of guest author, Debby Germino's article: I Said No to a Job (A Good One)…During a Pandemic » Read the full article here Continue to Listen & Learn: The “Passion Tax” - Why Artists and Creatives Are Exploited, And How To Say ‘No’ How to Handle Transition Times and Increase Your Resilience How to Stay Productive (and Stop Procrastinating) During Your Next Hiatus | with Debby Germino Ep48: Feeling Lost? It’s Time to ‘Find Your Why’ | with David Mead Happiness in Training Publicat...
2020-08-2623 min
The Zack Arnold PodcastThe “Passion Tax” – Why Artists and Creatives Are Exploited, And How We Can Start Saying ‘No’The following is an episode where I provide my articles in audio form so you have the opportunity to walk and listen instead of sit and read if that’s your preference. My hope is that you’ll use this opportunity to get up and step away from your chair for the next 30 minutes and build the habit of moving more whether you’re working, stuck at home, or otherwise. The following is a reading of my article The “Passion Tax” - Why Artists and Creatives Are Exploited, And How We Can Start Saying ‘No’ which can be read at htt...
2020-08-1231 min
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 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 Podcast[CASE STUDY] How to Identify Your "One Thing" and Accomplish It Every Day | Mastermind Q&AWhether or not it’s by choice...now that many of us are settling into our ‘new normal’ working from home for the foreseeable future, we’re realizing it’s a lot harder to manage a seemingly unlimited amount of “free time.” Remember all that time you’ve been begging to have to get all the stuff done on your ‘Someday’ list?Be careful what you wish for, right?First of all, I want to make it abundantly clear that everyone is working through their own emotional journey right now, and it’s okay if you’re not ready to be...
2020-04-141h 22
The Zack Arnold PodcastSurviving Freelancer Unemployment [Part1]: How to Manage Your Budget In the 'Gig Economy' (Global Pandemic Edition)Editor’s Note: The following is Part 1 of my 3 part series “The Freelancer’s Guide to Managing Your Money in the ‘Gig Economy’ (and Surviving Global Pandemics).” Here’s what’s covered in all three parts (Parts 2&3 publishing soon): Part 1: Creating Your ‘Triage Budget’ & Understanding Cash Flow Part 2: How to Generate Income (Even If You Can’t Find Work) Part 3: Reorganizing Your Finances For Stress-Free Unemployment [Read the full article]Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-zack-arnold-podcast/exclusive-content
2020-04-0424 min
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 Reduce Anxiety and Take Back Control During COVID-19 | Mastermind Q&AAmidst the chaos and uncertainty, there is very little we can control right now. And the lack of control we’re all experiencing right now as a global community can quickly spiral downwards to anxiety, depression, and even paranoia.So what can you do?Fortunately there are still things we can control, and in this episode I do an “All Hands On Deck” call with members of my ‘Optimizer’ coaching & mentorship program community to discuss how we can take simple steps to reduce the fear and anxiety consuming us all.The first and most impor...
2020-03-231h 21
The Zack Arnold PodcastFEAR: How to Protect Your Mental Health From the Infection Far Worse Than COVID-19Seriously…how the hell did we get here so quickly? Not even a week ago we were posting memes making fun of silly handshakes from the future and replacing our toilet paper with the ‘3 seashells.’ And now we have no NBA. MLB. NHL. NCAA March Madness. SxSW. NAB. Disneyland. Universal Studios. School of any kind. Or…well…anything. And don’t even get me started on my first thoughts upon hearing that Sheriff Woody was infected with the coronavirus. Listen, I’m just as guilty as everyone else. I’ve spent hours during this crisis abso...
2020-03-0326 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 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 Podcast5 Things Every Editor Can Do to Build Trust and Keep ClientsThe following is a reading of my article '5 Things Every Editor Can Do to Build Trust With Clients' available at Frame.io Insider. » Click here to read this article at Frame.io Insider Avid Media Composer. Adobe Premiere. Final Cut Pro X. DaVinci Resolve. I could debate until the end of time which piece of software is the most important to learn if you want to be a successful editor. Regardless of which NLE I believe has the most likelihood of leading you to success, I would be wrong. And s...
2018-08-0919 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
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 PodcastMaking It In Hollywood as a "Creative" (What They Don't Teach You In Film School) | with Norman HollynAuthor’s Note: ‘Tragedy’ doesn’t even begin to describe what it means for our industry to lose Norman Hollyn at the ridiculously young age of 66. He was quite possibly the kindest soul in Hollywood.I’m asked so often by so many, “What’s the secret to really making it in Hollywood?” And the answer is SO simple: Provide value to others.Norman proved through his actions, his never-ending kindness, and his generosity that the road to success is paved by simply providing value to others. It’s really that simple. He was a mentor and a friend...
2017-10-031h 23
The Zack Arnold Podcast[START HERE] The Beginner's Guide to Optimizing YourselfWelcome to Optimize Yourself! If you’re a first-time listener, I’m grateful to have you with me and I appreciate you taking a little bit of time out of your crazy day to focus on finding a little balance and sanity amidst the chaos of 21st century living. And if you’re a longtime listener of my previous podcast Fitness In Post, welcome back. If you enjoy this introductory episode and you’re excited to learn more, I invite you to subscribe to this podcast in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever app you listen w...
2017-08-0820 min