Gifted Underachievers

• Get Inspired with Isaac Hirotsu Woofter

  Here in the Gifted Underachiever Clubhouse we were inspired and uplifted by a conversation with our very special guest, gifted achiever Isaac Hirotsu Woofter. An award winning actor and filmmaker, Isaac’s work has been selected in dozens of Festivals, received countless nominations, and won 11 awards. Best Film (x3), Best Ensemble (x2), Best Actress (x2), Best Screenplay (x2), Best Director, Audience Choice. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Prepare to be blown away by the insights and inspirations Isaac sprinkles through our conversation about the creative life—including doing hard things, making the private public, exploring the hidden in yourself, finding your new take on familiar stories, and rising up with your “horizontal hive.”We gained so much from our time with this gifted, generous soul. Have a listen, gain a whole bunch of practical insight, and walk away inspired.More about Isaac Hirotsu Woofter:Isaac wrote the screenplay for Steven Seagal’s action movie, THE BUSHIDO BUTCHER, for Shadow Box Pictures and Aldamisa Entertainment. His crime drama/thriller BOUND released May 16th. It’s on 14 platforms and available for DVD. www.boundthemovie.com As a director, Isaac’s written, produced, and directed book trailers for multiple New York Times Best Selling Authors.As an actor, Isaac’s played numerous lead and title roles, including in the Tony award-winning Broadway show WAR HORSE. In 2008, he was nominated alongside Patrick Stewart, for Best Supporting Actor in a Shakespeare Play. Other favorite roles included: Vladimir - Waiting for Godot, Scapin - Scapin, Roberto Zucco - Roberto Zucco, Dentist - Little Shop of Horrors, Thomas Mendip - The Lady’s Not for Burning, Willi Kasda - Night Games.Isaac received his BA from UCDavis, his MFA from Columbia University, and studies at the Jacob Krueger Studio.For Further Exploration:PARALYSIS PRODUCTIONS WEBSITE: https://paralysisproductions.com/BOUND WEBSITE: www.boundthemovie.comBOUND OFFICIAL TRAILER: BOUND 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL SPOT: BOUND AMAZON PRIME LINK: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F63MZBXL/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rBOUND APPLE LINK: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/bound/umc.cmc.14kr7f3k1hvca4ur9m23l6wcsSocials:BOUND IG HANDLE: @boundthemovieBOUND FACEBOOK: @boundthemovieISAAC IG HANDLE: @isaacwoofterISAAC FACEBOOK: @isaachirotsuwoofter ISAAC LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-hirotsu-woofter-3a5451160/Additional links from our conversation:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristin_Linklaterhttps://www.thekickstarterguy.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_CarlsonThanks for listening to Gifted Underachievers! Just click below to share Isaac’s wisdom with your friends and colleagues.If you’re not already a subscriber, we’d love to have you in the GU Clubhouse. Always free, no spam, unsubscribe any time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit giftedunderachievers.substack.com

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• Virtuous Feedback Financing Loop

  Some of us find money a central motivator in our creative projects, which can lead to taking on almost anything that pays. For your gifted underachievers Pat and James, this means a cycle of creative or creative-adjacent projects where our engagement is determined by what we’re offered (or pitch on) and how well it pays. But can we be more autonomous and deliberate about how we fund our creative work? What are the options—for artists, filmmakers, and writers—and how can we set ourselves up so that some of our work brings in enough money that we can pay focused attention to our more massive, complex, and long-term creative projects?Questions for Listeners* Are you a self-employed full-time creative?* If yes, what field are you in?* How do you fund yourself and your work?For Further ExplorationKickstarter on 70 ways to fund your creative work during quarantine (still relevant!)https://www.kickstarter.com/articles/70-ideas-funding-creative-work-paying-yourself-quarantine#:~:text=Creative%20fundraising%20ideas%20for%20artists:&text=Take%20fans%20on%20a%20tour,meditation%20on%20what%20home%20means.Thanks for listening to Gifted Underachievers! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you’re not already a subscriber, we’d love to have you in the GU Clubhouse. Always free, no spam, unsubscribe any time.Want to Show Some Love to the Gifted Underachievers?Get yourself some quality merch or buy us a strong coffee and win a book!Gifted Underachiever Merch ShopWe have T-shirts, notebooks, hats, fridge magnets, mugs, and more. (Note: We’re working on getting free or low shipping in all countries!)Buy us a Coffee and Win a BookHere in the GU Clubhouse, we’ve gleaned and gathered incredible wisdom from our creative guests, whom we fondly call the Gifted Achievers. Help us put this wisdom into a series of handy guides that you can take on your so-called vacation to learn how to grow your audience, increase your capacity, and make more money doing what you love. Click here to donate $5 toward the project. The first 20 donors will get a free guide! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit giftedunderachievers.substack.com

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• If Not Writing, What?

  If people are born into a creative life, what is it that draws them to one art over another? If the fates had been different, what creative domain would a person choose? Pat and James both believe that they were slated to do something creative in their lives and discuss what that means. The talk widens to people who are stars in one creative field and very accomplished artists in another. Unfortunately, James’s one-sided bromance with Ben Shattuck brings things to an ignominious close.Questions for Listeners:* Are you creative-fluid?* What field do you work in?* If you were going to do something else, what would you choose?For Further Exploration:Why You’re Not an Artist YetThanks for listening to Gifted Underachievers! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you’re not already a subscriber, we’d love to have you in the GU Clubhouse. Always free, no spam, unsubscribe any time.Want to Show Your Support for the Gifted Underachievers?Get yourself some quality merch or buy us a strong coffee and win a book!Gifted Underachiever Merch ShopWe have T-shirts, notebooks, hats, fridge magnets, mugs, and more. (Note: We’re working on getting free or low shipping in all countries!)Buy us a Coffee and Win a BookHere in the GU Clubhouse, we’ve gleaned and gathered incredible wisdom from our creative guests, whom we fondly call the Gifted Achievers. Help us put this wisdom into a series of handy guides that you can take on your so-called vacation to learn how to grow your audience, increase your capacity, and make more money doing what you love. Click here to donate $5 toward the project. The first 20 donors will get a free guide! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit giftedunderachievers.substack.com

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• Thanksgiving with the Gifted Underachievers

  The United States of America is gearing up for one of their biggest retail frenzies of the year, aka Thanksgiving. But here in the Gifted Underachievers Clubhouse, we’re overlooking the troubled roots and current expression of this feast day and feeling gratitude for having gotten this far through the year. James takes a break from managing the culling of the turkeys while he and Pat discuss what they’re thankful for in these strange times.Questions for Listeners:What are you thankful for right now?For Further ExplorationDubious statistics from the National Turkey Federation Turkey Farmers of Canada present some numbers tooHypnotist Melissa Tiers presents some context for the US Thanksgiving Thanks for listening to Gifted Underachievers! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you’re not already a subscriber, we’d love to have you in the GU Clubhouse. Always free, no spam, unsubscribe any time.Want to Show Your Support for the Gifted Underachievers?Get yourself some quality merch or buy us a strong coffee and win a book!Gifted Underachiever Merch ShopWe have T-shirts, notebooks, hats, fridge magnets, mugs, and more. (Note: We’re working on getting free or low shipping in all countries!)Buy us a Coffee and Win a BookHere in the GU Clubhouse, we’ve gleaned and gathered incredible wisdom from our creative guests, whom we fondly call the Gifted Achievers. Help us put this wisdom into a series of handy guides that you can take on your so-called vacation to learn how to grow your audience, increase your capacity, and make more money doing what you love. Click here to donate $5 toward the project. The first 20 donors will get a free guide! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit giftedunderachievers.substack.com

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• Perfectionism & The Comedian’s Mindset

  Pat and James dive deep into perfectionism and how it limits the creative mind and creative capacity. The Gifted Underachievers then break perfectionism down into three types:* Those who never start because they are never ready.* Those who finish the work but never release it.* Those who release the work but let it languish from neglect.One possible answer: Think like a comedian who is willing to go on stage a fail when trying new bits to figure out what works and how to improve them. It’s an experimenter’s mindset if the lab were on a stage in front of an audience.And then Pat goes off on James over lemons vs lemon juice which leads to a moment of catharsis.Questions for Listeners:* Do you have a perfectionist obsession?* What is the cost to your career?* Or does it have a net benefit?Is Perfectionism Just Procrastination?Stop Being a Perfectionist and Make Better ArtThanks for listening to Gifted Underachievers! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you’re not already a subscriber, we’d love to have you in the GU Clubhouse! Always free, no spam, unsubscribe any time.Want to Show Your Support for the Gifted Underachievers?We’d be very grateful for your support in either of the two following ways:1. Visit our merch shop!We have T-shirts, notebooks, hats, fridge magnets, mugs, and more. (Note: We’re working on getting free or low shipping in all countries!)2. Help us harness the wisdom of our Gifted Achiever guests!Here in the GU Clubhouse, we’ve gleaned and gathered incredible wisdom from our creative guests, whom we fondly call the Gifted Achievers. Help us put this wisdom into a series of handy guides that you can take on your so-called vacation to learn how to grow your audience, increase your capacity, and make more money doing what you love. Click here to donate $5 toward the project. The first 20 donors will get a free guide! https://ko-fi.com/giftedunderachievers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit giftedunderachievers.substack.com

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