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The Michael Amidei Show

The Michael Amidei Show

By Michael Amidei

Michael Amidei is a musician (The Flying W Wranglers, Infinite Grace), poet, and author.

In this show, Michael shares his thoughts on life, creativity, and how to live what he refers to as "a poetic life".
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Ep.294 - Words Of Thought

The Michael Amidei ShowOct 14, 2018

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Ep.631- The Fog Of War

Ep.631- The Fog Of War

Michael discusses the topic of resistance or confusion around our creative work.
Nov 19, 202305:02
Ep.630 - Being In The Present

Ep.630 - Being In The Present

Michael discusses letting go of our imaginary displacements and focusing on the present situation and moment.
Nov 15, 202303:01
Ep.629 - Resilience

Ep.629 - Resilience

Michael discusses bouncing back after real or perceived setbacks.
Nov 12, 202305:43
Ep.628 - Letting Go

Ep.628 - Letting Go

Michael discusses the idea of letting go of your "baggage" in the creative process.
Nov 10, 202303:41
Ep.627 - Seeking/Allowing

Ep.627 - Seeking/Allowing

Michael discusses the pursuit of perfection, its blessing and curse, and how to push past it.
Nov 09, 202304:26
Ep.626 - Where It's Coming From

Ep.626 - Where It's Coming From

Michael discusses what he thinks is the most powerful source of creativity.
Nov 08, 202303:25
Ep.625 - Watch The Pro's

Ep.625 - Watch The Pro's

Michael discussed the value of consistently learning craft.
Nov 07, 202303:40
Ep.624 - An Inheritance

Ep.624 - An Inheritance

Michael discusses the effects of how we perceive our time in this life.
Nov 06, 202304:40
Ep.623 - Different Rules

Ep.623 - Different Rules

Michael discusses the expectations of society and how they differ depending on how you interact with the world.
Nov 05, 202304:10
Ep.622 - Owning It

Ep.622 - Owning It

Michael discusses the value in owning the thing that you feel that you are called to be.
Nov 03, 202304:58
Ep.621 - Creator vs. Critic

Ep.621 - Creator vs. Critic

Michael discusses the separate energies of creation vs. consumption & criticism.
Nov 02, 202306:11
Ep.620 - Your Creativity Is Important

Ep.620 - Your Creativity Is Important

Michael discusses the value of your creative vision and how it can push back against the darkness in the world.
Nov 01, 202304:56
Ep.619 - You Are In Charge

Ep.619 - You Are In Charge

Michael discusses taking a sense of ownership of our own creative process and work.
Nov 01, 202303:46
Ep.618 - Calming It Down

Ep.618 - Calming It Down

Michael discusses the difference between tension and slow, consistent pressure in our creative pursuits.
Oct 31, 202306:33
Ep.617 - This Is Your Time

Ep.617 - This Is Your Time

Michael starts the new week with an inspiring message and a look at what's ahead in the coming week.
Oct 30, 202303:27
Ep.616 - Solving Problems With Creativity

Ep.616 - Solving Problems With Creativity

Michael discusses the practice and necessity of using our creative mind to solve everyday problems.
Oct 29, 202307:05
Ep.615 - Finding Creative Inspiration In Everyday Life

Ep.615 - Finding Creative Inspiration In Everyday Life

Michael discusses his process for indulging in creative thinking each day.
Oct 27, 202307:27
Ep.614 - Rediscovering Your Creative Self

Ep.614 - Rediscovering Your Creative Self

Michael discusses what he believes is the first step to rediscovering the creative part of you.
Oct 26, 202308:17
Ep. 613 - New Beginnings

Ep. 613 - New Beginnings

Michael reignites the purpose of this podcast and sets a newly affirmed course for it's future development.
Oct 26, 202305:34
Ep.612 - In The Silence

Ep.612 - In The Silence

Michael discusses the value of perspective vs unknowable truth.
Feb 21, 202304:15
Ep. 611 - If You Are Having A Hard Time Right Now (Listen To This)

Ep. 611 - If You Are Having A Hard Time Right Now (Listen To This)

Michael discusses the healing power of time...
Feb 19, 202305:16
Ep.610 - Part Child, Part Grownup

Ep.610 - Part Child, Part Grownup

Michael discusses the need for two seperate perspectives in the process between creating and releasing work.
Feb 18, 202304:27
Ep.609 - The Importance Of No

Ep.609 - The Importance Of No

Michael discusses the defining power of the words "yes" and "no".
Feb 17, 202304:06
Ep.608 - Where I've Been

Ep.608 - Where I've Been

Michael discusses his absence and tells you what he has been working on in the meantime.
Feb 15, 202305:18
Ep.607 - Chaos Theory & Being Different

Ep.607 - Chaos Theory & Being Different

Michael discusses two seperate but compatible theories about having a career and advancing in one...
Jan 26, 202304:31
Ep.606 - The 3 Year Rule

Ep.606 - The 3 Year Rule

Michael discusses his "3 year rule" for being taken seriously in your industry.
Jan 22, 202304:29
Ep.605 - Switching Mediums

Ep.605 - Switching Mediums

Michael discusses the power of switching mediums in your work to be able see it and experiencing it in a new way.
Jan 22, 202303:41
Ep.604 - Don't Slow Down, Calm Down

Ep.604 - Don't Slow Down, Calm Down

Michael discusses the difference between slowing down and pulling back to a softer level of effort in our work.
Jan 20, 202304:22
Ep.603 - The Cloaking Strategy

Ep.603 - The Cloaking Strategy

Michael discusses how to get people to accept revolutionary ideas more willingly and with less resistence.
Jan 16, 202303:21
Ep.602 - Your Imagination Is Sacred

Ep.602 - Your Imagination Is Sacred

Michael discusses the value of your authentic and inherent imagination.
Jan 15, 202304:08
Ep.601 - Another Brick In The Wall

Ep.601 - Another Brick In The Wall

Michael discusses how to approach a large project...
Jan 14, 202302:40
Ep.600 - The Magic Of Definition

Ep.600 - The Magic Of Definition

Michael discusses the value of defining goals and intentions as a device to focus one's creativity and effort.
Jan 13, 202303:33
Ep.599 - A Long Obedience

Ep.599 - A Long Obedience

Michael discusses what it requires to become "good" or "great" at something.
Jan 12, 202303:20
Ep.598 - The Reality Of Creative Work

Ep.598 - The Reality Of Creative Work

Michael discusses having a wider focus on our creative lives rather than a narrow one.
Jan 08, 202304:12
Ep.597 - It's OK To Regroup

Ep.597 - It's OK To Regroup

Michael talks about that moment when we, as creative, feel burnout and/or like failures.
Jan 06, 202303:19
Ep.596 - Hold The Line

Ep.596 - Hold The Line

Michael discusses the determination and toughness needed to pursue our dreams.
Jan 05, 202302:35
Ep.595 - Nonverbal

Ep.595 - Nonverbal

Michael discusses a concept that he has been pondering lately; the dominance of non-verbal communication in the world.
Jan 03, 202303:29
Ep.594 - Learning From Other People

Ep.594 - Learning From Other People

Michael discusses his strategy of learning from every person you meet about how construct your own unique experience.
Jan 02, 202304:39
Ep.593 - King Arthur, The Sandman, & The Fonz...

Ep.593 - King Arthur, The Sandman, & The Fonz...

Michael discusses one of the downsides of pursuing something in life...
Jan 01, 202309:31
Ep.592 - New Year's Eve 2022 (New Beginnings)

Ep.592 - New Year's Eve 2022 (New Beginnings)

Michael discusses how he is looking at 2023 and gives a subtle preview into what is coming this next year.
Jan 01, 202304:01
Ep.591 - Christmas Eve 2022

Ep.591 - Christmas Eve 2022

In this episode, Michael recounts the year.
Dec 24, 202205:24
Ep. 590 - Searching For Answers (Thanksgiving 2022)

Ep. 590 - Searching For Answers (Thanksgiving 2022)

Michael shares his thoughts on the recent shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado and the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Nov 24, 202208:00
Ep.589 - Ever Slowly (Bit By Bit)

Ep.589 - Ever Slowly (Bit By Bit)

In this episode, Michael discusses how success never seems to appear in just "one moment", but in the slow accumulation of advancing steps.
Aug 04, 202203:57
Ep.588 - The "Why" Of Anger

Ep.588 - The "Why" Of Anger

Michael discusses how he has been going about delving into his own anxiety and anger.
Jan 05, 202203:08
Ep.587 - Done Vs. Perfect

Ep.587 - Done Vs. Perfect

Michael discusses an important idea for creative people.
Jan 04, 202203:03
Ep.586 - Be The Anti-Troll (Early Morning Coffee)

Ep.586 - Be The Anti-Troll (Early Morning Coffee)

Michael discusses the value of positivity and being an agent of reconciliation.
Jan 02, 202204:48
Ep.585 - A Prayer For The New Year

Ep.585 - A Prayer For The New Year

Michael sets a prayer for 2022. 

Jan 02, 202204:38
Ep.584 - What We Need To Learn

Ep.584 - What We Need To Learn

Michael shares a new theme that he's working with in the coming months, emphasizing action over further reading and training.
Dec 11, 202102:26
Ep.583 - Intention For The New Year

Ep.583 - Intention For The New Year

Even though it's not the first thing on everyone's mind, Michael is already setting intentions and working for the New Year. 2022, he hopes, will be a good year. 

Dec 09, 202106:52
Ep.582 - Spend Vs. Circulate

Ep.582 - Spend Vs. Circulate

Michael discusses a mental shift around prosperity that has changed how he perceives the world.
Jun 16, 202103:32