{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wake Up Excited!","title":"Finding Balance in Design, Creativity and Life with Aaron Draplin","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8b288c22\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6312,"description":"Brad Frost sits down with legendary graphic designer Aaron Draplin to discuss his distinctive thick line style and extensive portfolio, ranging from logos to the iconic Field Notes brand. The conversation takes a deep dive into the complexities of work, hustle, and burnout, along with the struggle to overcome a scarcity mindset despite achieving financial stability. They also reflect on redefining success, simplifying life, and staying true to intrinsic motivators over external pressures. Topics include life transitions, the importance of family, and Brad's advice to Aaron on planning a sabbatical. Aaron also shares anecdotes about personal growth and the evolving nature of creative pursuits. Don't miss this insightful discussion on creativity, life balance, and the joy of authentic work.\nTopics discussed:\nLinks Mentioned:\n\nBooks\nField Notes Notebooks\nAtomic Design (by Brad Frost)\nSuperdrag - Head Trip in Every Key\nMovies\nE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\nRaiders of the Lost Ark\nThe Beatles: Get Back\nTV Shows\nGame of Thrones\nWebsites\nBrad Frost’s Courses\nDraplin Design Co.\nPanic\nPocket Protector Gallery\nPeople\nAaron Draplin\nBrad Frost\nCabell Sasser\nSteve Jobs\nDan Mall\nJay Maskis (of Dinosaur Jr.)\nJohn Davis (of Superdrag)\nChris Stapleton\nChuck Prophet\nJeffrey Zeldman\nIan MacKaye (of Fugazi)\nBands/Artists\nThe Beatles\nPaul McCartney\nWings\nSuperdrag\nNada Surf\nThe Jesus Lizard\nArchers of Loaf\nPavement\nShellac\nMule\nSmashing Pumpkins\nElliott Smith\nUncle Tupelo\nBrainiac\nIdaho","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lappdTPnLiIgzpqrwWQnhchvhI7k8XnBHXfadU_xv1I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wOGQ2/NmZkOGE1ODY3MmE5/Nzk5MzAzOWQ1ZDEw/YzI3YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}