Scrappy, Smart, and Successful: Creative Wins with Less
Episode Summary:
In this solo mini-episode, Drew strips down the myth that success requires a massive audience, fancy gear, or deep pockets. Through a real-world example from his recent short film The Ride of Your Life, he shows how creativity and scrappiness can trump big budgets and large teams. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by not having “enough,” this episode is your wake-up call.
What You’ll Learn:
Why creatives often overestimate what they need to succeed
How The Ride of Your Life was made with minimal resources—and still turned heads
Three mindset traps that keep people stuck:
Lack of real effort
The distorted influence of social media
Fear of failure and judgment
A powerful quote from 10x Is Easier Than 2x to reframe your creative risk-taking
Mentioned in the Episode:
🎥 The Ride of Your Life – Short doc film about Serotta Cycles
👉 Watch it HERE
📖 Book: 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan
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