Episodes
21 hours ago
21 hours ago
There’s a difference between knowing how to write and knowing how to connect. One puts words on the page; the other sparks an emotional response. When I enrolled in The Second City Training Center to learn sketch writing, I thought it would be a fun creative outlet. What I didn’t realize was how deeply it would change the way I approach not just writing but communication in general.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
2 days ago
2 days ago
These days, there’s a quiet tug-of-war happening—a split between two ways of thinking: concern and curiosity. On one side is fear: AI is going to replace your job, your creativity, your place in the world. On the other is exploration: How can I work with this? For writers and digital marketers, this mindset shift matters. AI isn’t a passing trend. It’s the new foundation. The real question is whether you’ll adapt to it or let fear stop you in your tracks.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
3 days ago
3 days ago
The grocery store. It’s not exactly the first place you’d think of when it comes to inspiration, right? It’s mundane. Boring. A fluorescent-lit wasteland of frozen pizzas, overpriced avocados, and screaming toddlers. But here’s the thing: if you’re a writer, this is where the magic can happen. Inspiration isn’t some mystical force that descends upon you in a candlelit room at midnight. Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
6 days ago
6 days ago
Writing is like sculpting. You start with a block of marble—your thoughts, ideas, half-baked concepts—and the real work is chipping away everything that doesn’t belong. The goal isn’t to show people the marble; it’s to reveal the statue hidden inside. That’s the art of curation.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Let me save you a decade of heartache and several hundred dollars in therapy, if you want to avoid suffering, avoid being a writer. Seriously. Go become an accountant, a software engineer, or a dentist. Yes, a dentist—because no matter how bad your day is, you’ll still be making six figures while people thank you for fixing their molars. Writing? It’s a labor of love where the labor often outweighs the love.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Remember Saturday mornings in the 90s? I do. A bowl of cereal that was 90% sugar, cartoons blaring on a boxy TV, and the crowning achievement—toy commercials. These weren’t just ads; they were three-minute epics of creativity, ambition, and, let’s be honest, pure manipulation. But oh, what a glorious manipulation it was.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Sunday Jan 12, 2025
Great writers, the ones whose work sticks in your brain like a song you can’t shake, don’t chase the masses. They write what they love, and the people who resonate with it show up.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
If you want to write well, you need to read voraciously. Let’s not overcomplicate this. Writing is thinking. Reading is fuel.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel isn’t just a TV show; it’s a masterclass in reinvention and ambition. Wrapped in late-1950s glamour, the series hides something far sharper—a relentless critique of societal norms, gender roles, and the audacity it takes to break free from expectations. Mrs. Maisel doesn’t just step into the spotlight—she fights for the mic, delivering not just jokes but a hard truth about the cost of chasing greatness.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
If you don’t think content creation is art, you’re either not paying attention or you’re still living in 1995, clinging to the idea that "art" requires an easel, a chisel, or a degree in French Impressionism. Let’s clear this up—art isn’t about the medium; it’s about impact.Connect with me:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-hansen-b67412169/