How To Get Started: The Cult of Done
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9 min, 10 sec
The video discusses the Cult of Done Manifesto, its principles, and how they have influenced the creator's life and work.
Summary
- The Cult of Done Manifesto, created by Brie Pettis and Keo Stark, promotes action over perfection and has 13 principles.
- Creator Tris shares personal experiences and how the manifesto's principles apply to writing, podcasting, coding, and music projects.
- Illustrations by James Provo, who has been influenced by the manifesto, are showcased.
- The video also includes an invitation to support the creator's work on Patreon and mentions other creative projects like podcasts.
Chapter 1
Tris introduces the Cult of Done Manifesto and its impact on creativity and productivity.
- The Cult of Done Manifesto was written by Brie Pettis and Keo Stark in 2009.
- Released under Creative Commons, it quickly gained traction within the maker community.
- Tris reflects on how the manifesto's 13 principles have become a daily consideration in various projects.
Chapter 2
Tris provides information about resources related to the video and acknowledges contributions.
- The video script, references, and images are accessible on GitHub under a public domain license.
- Illustrations by James Provo are featured, who also shares his positive experience with the Cult of Done.
- Tris expresses gratitude to James and others who have inspired and supported him.
Chapter 3
The video delves into the individual principles of the Cult of Done Manifesto with detailed examples.
- Principle 1: There are three states of being - not knowing, action, and completion.
- Principle 2: Accept everything as a draft, which aids in getting things done.
- Principle 3: There is no editing stage; mistakes should lead to starting anew.
- Principle 4: Pretending you know what you're doing is akin to actually knowing.
Chapter 4
Tris shares how he applies the Cult of Done principles in his own creative and professional life.
- Embraces learning in real-time through YouTube, podcasts, and music editing.
- Advocates for the 'fake it till you make it' approach.
- Mentions Patreon support and the offer of mentoring slots.
Chapter 5
Tris discusses the urgency of acting on ideas and the importance of moving past unworkable ones.
- Principle 5: Procrastination should be banished; if an idea isn't done in a week, move on.
- Creativity should be acted upon quickly, and unsuccessful ideas should be discarded for new ones.
- Relates to the NaNoWriMo approach of writing daily.
Chapter 6
The manifesto encourages accepting imperfection and finding value in the completion of projects.
- Principle 8: Perfection is unattainable and uninteresting; completion is the goal.
- The act of creating and the learning it brings is more valuable than the final product.
- The process of creation is what truly matters, not the end result.
Chapter 7
Tris emphasizes the importance of accepting failure as part of the process and using it to progress.
- Principle 10: Failure and mistakes count as being done and are part of the learning process.
- Destruction is considered a form of completion, as it allows for new beginnings.
- Sharing incomplete ideas online can still be considered as contributing to the creative process.
Chapter 8
Tris concludes the discussion on the Cult of Done and mentions other creative projects and support options.
- Reflects on which principles have been most impactful, especially the rejection of perfection.
- Invites viewers to support the channel on Patreon and to engage with his other creative works.
- Provides information on how to access resources, join discussions, and contribute to corrections.
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