DON'T LET PEOPLE CALL YOU A CREATIVE ft. Mike Monteiro | That Creative Life Ep.012

[@charlimarieTV]

LOVED this episode! I saw Mike speak at a conference in my hometown several years ago and it's hard to explain, but his talk really made me respect myself and what I do more. In high school I got told it was a 'waste' that I was focussing on 'art' subjects like design and photography rather than 'academic' ones. Hearing Mike speak, about similar stuff to like he talked about here with not letting people call you a creative, helped me put into words why design is important, and it gave me the confidence to stand up for myself!

[@RobertoBlake]

Not working for Jerks, is some of the best advice ever given.

[@3many15]

roberto! nice to see you around here

[@saradietschy]

right??

[@JaredIsham]

"inspiration is for amateurs, the rest of us go to work". that is some awesome right there.

[@PolicarpioNicole]

Sara this was really good. This guy knows his craft and doesn't make it seem like it's magic or what. He's just keeping it real on how living as a designer truly is.

[@edgr]

I've managed designers for years and those who succeed the most don't treat themselves as high and mighty "creatives" who need inspiration to do work. Those who succeed treat design as a craft you work at for years. Your not blessed to be a creative. Plenty of people are creative. What sets you different is the work you put in.

[@NathanielGE]

Wow. thanks for that addition.

[@WarmRegardsQ]

true, reminds me of the movie boyhood. it is what sets you apart.

[@TheCanadianBubba]

+Edgar Licea - my youngest daughter got me to see this clearly... for years i would tell people she was so talented, one day she corrected me while we were looking at her body of work, it became obvious she was evolving and learning new skills as her portfolio grew. Will never call anyone "talented" again.

[@kana_onishi]

I'm framing this

[@Rodneypolman]

"Inspiration is just for amateurs, everybody else is going to work." This quote really got me thinking.

[@kimaboe]

If you enjoyed this interview, you should go buy Mike's books. "Design is a job" and "You're my favorite client", especially the audiobook of the former. Not only should they be required reading for any design student or fresh design practitioner, but as someone who's been in the industry for a decade, I still go back to them about once a year just to make sure I haven't forgotten any of the great lessons in them.

[@AletheaSpencerX]

Thanks for the info, definitely gonna check those out!

[@sinlokemp]

Will check that out!

[@saradietschy]

YES!!

[@GoHerping]

This guy is complete savage, no sugar coating anything. Great episode haha

[@kaysha]

Loved all he said

[@sebdancer-michel3223]

Been following Mike for a few months now, love this human being.

[@justinotherday6199]

"Any experience is as good as you make it." Words to live by. Thanks again, Sara!

[@Bergerons_Review]

Big thumbs up for don't let them call you be creative. I hate when people expect things to just happen. Another thing is talented. You have to learn and practice and experience to be good at what you do. You don't do magic.

[@roxtar38]

Wow... his POV is HUGE. This applies to pretty much any profession. I loved it. I'm in IT, and wish 10% of the people I work with thought this way.

[@BOBSCOTTONLINE]

LOVE THIS GUY! No BS and tells it like it is. No maker where your soul takes you - the reality is you need to know how to sell, communicate and get paid.

[@fwalshmlg]

Sara You are a genius making this series, I'm a filmmaker and listening to these fantastic people and yourself has definitely helped me make my work better, Thank you

[@EvanKiddFilms]

Totally agree! I'm also a filmmaker just coming off my first feature and these videos even from the other types of artists connect back into my art form to give me ideas! Love it.

[@saradietschy]

SO GREAT TO HEAR!!!!!

[@fwalshmlg]

+Sara Dietschy hey Sara it's the truth, could you check my latest video. I put time and effort into and it would mean so much if you can see it and share it 😃

[@EvanKiddFilms]

***** Thanks Sara! It was a crazy process as we shot the feature (Son of Clowns) in just ten crazy production days. Like Mike said we all tried not to be assholes and hoped for the best! If you ever are looking for folks for this series hit me up as that production has stories for dayzzzz. I get to NYC every so often and live in Louisiana near New Orleans if you ever get there. Cheers and keep up the great work.

[@fwalshmlg]

+Evan Kidd I love America and will probably make a film within America someday

[@daceuro]

This dude is SPOT ON. I always call what we do a SKILLED TRADE. Just because somebody knows how to record a video on his iPhone ... Just because somebody knows how to put a nail into a board ... Doesn't mean the work of a videographer or a carpenter should be diminished or compared.

[@bentleycreative]

We need more people like Mike, confident, straight talking designer.

[@ericsewelljr]

Great Episode Sarah! Mike's attitude is great, giving people straight answers and advice and no sugar coating! My take away and favorite parts, "Inspiration is shit!" with his follow up quote "Inspiration is for amateurs, everyone else goes to work!" - Wow. Keep it up Sarah, your killing it!

[@erins.5420]

My age is showing when I immediately reminisced with old memory's that I haven't thought about in a long long time when Mike said Dead Kennedy's!

[@KatBurnsKASHKA]

Love dead kennedys

[@alphabeater]

Jello!

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

Cool video and I love learning about cool people doing cool stuff.

[@justgaston]

"Creativity is a craft" - that is Gold .... all of this is Gold

[@jrameau]

That was amazing. Mike definitely doesn't hold any punches. I will have to revisit this one video on the regular.

[@TheSANTIAG0]

I could listen to this guy talk for another hour! SO good!

[@CinematographyDatabase]

Love what he says about design and design schools. I'm hearing this a lot lately.

[@MichaelDawsonnz]

When I first started working professionally as a photographer, Mike's talk titled "fuck you, pay me!" helped me immensely with actually running a successful business.

[@knightwolf8877]

I 100% agree with him, don't work with bad people, creative should be for everyone! Awesome guy

[@edgargonzalez1779]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen! What a genuine guy

[@Stealthboy09]

Great episode!....Agree 100%on his views on design schools, as a design student myself...this is one trouble i find when designing products, so now i'm trying to follow the saying of "if nobody else teaches you, just learn it yourself"

[@mafergamboa9575]

Such a great episode!!!! This kick out all of the "ideas" school puts on your head, been a crafter of anything doesn't only mean you're a creative you/we are so much more!!! Congrats Sara! Great episode keep it up!

[@chipbrandstetter]

He's right. Schools are big businesses and don't always teach you what you need to know.

[@SpencerFindlay]

Loved this interview. Mike is honest and tells it how it is.. currently in design school and we need more people like Mike!

[@SnowsterSC]

Very surprised that this doesn't have more views. Mike is a hell of a guy and his famous talk is something I watch every few weeks.

[@jeanette6685]

this is some REAL TALK and I love it. his perspective hit home for me, great job to the both of you!

[@saradietschy]

HECK YASS! thanks for watching

[@KylerAuston]

So out of the videos I watched of yours so far Ms. Dietschy, this was my favorite. The rawness. The organic feel. The fact that you're 21 and doing what you love. I'm also 21 without a degree, and this time last year I was homeless from poor decisions. I now run the marketing dept. for 2 real estate companies, but slowly transitioning fully into film / photography. Keep up the awesome work and if you are ever in Phoenix, AZ, I'd love to take you out for coffee. Keep doing what you do best :)

[@mattvarughese690]

Easily the best video that I've ever seen relating to this subject. You and Mike hit home with these points!

[@NateJohnson101]

So great! Excellent wisdom. I'll definitely stop using the word creative and focus on skills that I'll need at work.

[@valeriarestrepo7275]

I loved his take on college. There's a giant push for everyone to go to college, even when they are already on the path to success in their craft simply because it's the norm. Do not let people convince you to do something you don't feel up to. If you want to go to school right now do it, if you want to take a break do it, if your school sucks and you hate it transfer, whatever you want to change, do it! Do not continue to live life as if you had more than one, do not spend 50+% of your time doing anything you do not enjoy, life is way too short for that pooper scooper. "Don't work for a jerk," let's take it one further, don't let yourself be the jerk that keeps you from enjoying this beautiful opportunity we've been given called life.

[@valeriarestrepo7275]

And by pooper scooper I do mean shit 💩

[@allysonbtr]

THIS EPISODE IS SO REALISTIC i can't. 👏👏👏 applause everywhere

[@distantmedia]

His advice goes for every career possible not just design, genius! The ending is something young people need to have the balls to do!

[@hitchjack]

I could listen to this guy talk all day!

[@sagessedantan]

"Inspiration is for amateurs, everybody else goes to work." That's awesome.

[@daceuro]

The first part of this video is titled Scared Straight for Designers.

[@saradietschy]

hahaha

[@_sparrowhawk]

That’s pretty much Mike’s entire personality

[@computerchi]

That is a cracking interview. I loved the no nonsense approach to dealing with reality. Focus on what counts.!

[@jamestheredd]

A well educated punch in the neck take on the creative process and it's place in business. Lovely!

[@SketchappTV]

What an amazing interview. Thank you! Btw. Check out his books. "Design is a job" is just so amazing.

[@loupyestu1]

Ahh Monteiro is a genius, loved this episode, he reassured me in everything I think about design.

[@AntoineLamarre]

had no idea that this gem was hidden among your older videos. Very inspiring!

[@willhatfield362]

The thing Mike said about design school not teaching you how to survive in the profession seems true about school in general. I'm a Junior in high school and I still have no idea how to pay taxes, or exactly what a morgage is. I do know that the midocondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

[@streetster20]

Loved this episode Sara! Love what Mike said, very motivational and genuine. Stay peachy!

[@AgentJayce]

As much as this dude just shit on colleges and the lack of things they teach, he'd make an excellent college professor. I'd love to learn from this guy.

[@Trillavision]

For real!

[@saradietschy]

lol right??

[@taahh077]

this guy is amazing! i love how honest and down to earth he is. also great video - as always :D

[@zeruchofficial]

I don't have a problem with the term "creative" but I do agree completely with his underlying logic, and that one has to articulate the craft and technical skill aspects up front and center.

[@createdbytrix]

Strong words this guy. Hitting home so much! Lol.

[@_richramos]

Love this, Sara! As a UX/UI Designer & enthusiast photographer, this is on point.

[@BrittannyTaylor]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode, Sara! Mike is speaking the truth in this video.

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

I'm glad that is back ••• I knew that it was coming this month not sure on the date but here.

[@jacksapeach]

Yesss I've been waiting for this one !! Love ya sara

[@ItsYourDistraction]

I love that inspiration quote. So true.

[@faisala2981]

thanks for inviting such creative people , i love it

[@eatmykwad]

lol when your agency calls you a senior creative videographer and then puts it on the website without telling you :(

[@SleptOn]

Lots of great quotes in here. "Don't work with Jerks"

[@WhatTheHeck1290]

I'm a graphic designer and motion graphic artist still in school finishing up my degree, I would have to fully agree with this guy. The media arts programs are just full of garbage and lack many things. I use school as a crutch situation, always projecting outside the system to own my craft and marketing side as an single individual. The key is knowing how to personality apply and network on any platform with clients or companies. Just allow yourself to fit in those shoes. Its not about why you want to work for someone, its about how you can benefit your talents to improve.

[@NathanielGE]

Great episode. I'd say my biggest takeaway was speaking the language of who you are presenting to. Like we were talking about vimeo a few videos back. Most viewers on KZbin are looking for the story and not necessarily paying attention to your grading and shallow depth of field. (Although having a beautiful looking story would be the ultimate goal)

[@WarmRegardsQ]

around 5:24 is exactly why I stopped going to college. I learned all of these histories and shit but not the real world how to. I only learned once I got our there. & that real world exp accounts for at least 50% of the job. EXTREMELY important

[@helobebik]

I'll sign bellow what he said! This guy knows what he's talking about!! Great video 💙

[@EdwinvdKaaij]

Totally true, be a designer, it's a craft!

[@MustafaAslan]

Wish you published this 5 years ago. Great interview.

[@fatenalmukhtar9541]

this was so good! had to share with all my design school peeps & professors :)

[@Aussiex77x]

Mike Monteiro is amazing, heard him speak at Above All Human, fantastic speaker, I'm sure he's a brilliant designer.

[@Aussiex77x]

Whoops, autocorrect!

[@samwallaceart288]

An asshole? Probably. Grounded? Definitely. Role model material right here.

[@joesal2111]

dayum this guy dropping fire

[@atticcozy]

i've loved this video, please continue with the amazing work that you are doing

[@bklynmet]

Best Creative Life episode yet, imo.

[@sinlokemp]

Best episode ever! I totally agree with everything he said. practical word of advice!

[@BeaGonzalez13]

I absolutely loved this episode!

[@saradietschy]

thanks!! mike is the man

[@lexastro]

Love this episode! This guy is a legend and a half

[@NathanielNuby]

Big fan of Mike Monteiro!

[@seekwander9247]

YES. Loved this episode! ❤️

[@erins.5420]

I like this guy Mike. Great interview and I hope you do a growth creative with your favorite and/or you subscribers favorite to revisit a few years later. Or collab with your creative spaces artists (artist is a better word than a creative right? Lol) anyways I'd like to see how you can incorporate what you love and what they love to make one off the cuff creative collision. That is all. Keep up the great work!

[@Sammyi]

FINALLY!! Sara

[@residenthipster5240]

Awesome Sara! so happy to see tcl back :)

[@sofiabant9681]

i love the way this guy is so critical

[@justgaston]

Yes !! He holds nothing back it's wonderful

[@whileimonmars]

I love this guy and his personality!

[@lukecollinsfilm]

Mike Monteiro is such a hero!

[@mfnannygram]

Best episode and best business advice ever!

[@johanzandbergen6900]

Hey Sara, thanks for this video. This guy is awesome.

[@josuehernandez5806]

Mike is very insightful. Enjoyed this episode!

[@pepijnzuiderveld7045]

Amazing! Really interesting to hear his views on things.

[@Ridewithgg]

Although I am already following Mike Monteiro, but that was seriously nice video Sara Dietschy. Thanks :d

[@MindfulProgramming]

Hearing this was really great, design = creativity + logic

[@ChrisProuse]

Cool, thanks for sharing! Can't say I haven't heard this narrative at universities before... I do a lot of corporate video production work for a university, and I've come across a lot of bright new PhD's, masters students, engineers, etc, who are genuinely concerned about how to market themselves, or find a career path outside of academia. I think many of them could benefit a little from some basic business/ marketing education. Quick question for you Sara - when using free downloadable music that you find on Soundcloud, do you still contact the artist for permission?

[@matthiasdurrer9313]

Great video!! Good job with the interviewing!

[@rodrigoquirante]

YES. This is gold.

[@thedirtyramen]

Awesome interview. I love this dudes perspective.

[@chrishillegonds366]

Sara, you do amazing work.

[@Lhamster]

Blimey, he sounds so much fun...

[@NTJordan]

How do you decide who to put in Creative Spaces TV and That Creative Life?

[@NTJordan]

Like, do you put the same people? If not, how do you decide which to put someone in?

[@JOHNSMITH-ve3rq]

Oh gosh I love this guy.

[@casugbuanna]

Love this video. I've learned a lot! Thank you :D

[@anaescariz8568]

this was SO interesting! thanks peach!

[@ShawnBrezny]

Key lessons learned: Don't let people call you creative Sara needs to learn about the Dead Kennedys music and artwork Don't work for bad people Mike is a badass!