The Holiness of One Good Hour

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Podcast!

Today's episode dives into a pivotal concept in my work life: "The Holiness of One Good Hour."

While others might label it a hack, I consider it holy. Why? Because our moods, motivations, and commitments fluctuate daily on our journey.

We are always just a moment away from turning things around, but many of us fall into the trap of believing the day is lost once we hit a rut or bad rhythm.

To me, "one good hour" represents the power of a clear visualization, reminding me that I'm always on the verge of a breakthrough.

Often, we remain stuck because our mood spirals, draining the energy needed for change. However, by seeing each hour as an opportunity, we can let go of what's past, recommit to a clear task, and promise ourselves that the next hour will be our best.

As someone who frequently works alone, whether editing film, songwriting, or making a podcast, the idea of "one good hour" is a constant blessing.

It's a concept that supports me every day, and I hope you find it beneficial as well.

If you'd like to watch as a video, you can find it on my YouTube in the link below.

Thanks for all your support, everyone. If you have a moment to leave a rating and review for the podcast, I'd be so very grateful!
Jim

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🎙️ The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft

This podcast is for creatives who’ve chosen the long road.

Each week, I take one aspect of the creative life — a breakthrough, a challenge, or a tool that’s helping me — and share what I’m learning from the inside.

I started the show because I couldn’t find what I needed: a companion for the real challenges of making art while building a life around it.

The podcast swings between the psychological traps we face and the practical tools that keep me going. It moves between mindset and method — but always comes back to how we keep showing up.

I’m Jim, your host. I’ve lived a long life in the arts — full of meteoric highs and humbling lows.
Here are a few stops from the journey:

🎸 Released 7 records — from major labels to van tours
🎥 Filmed 6 feature docs, screened at 200+ festivals
🧠 Built a creative business in Berlin since 2013
✍️ Top 1% on Substack for weekly consistency
📈 Raised nearly €100K for refugee & Ukraine war efforts
🎧 The Creative Life has hit the Apple Podcast charts

Thanks for being here,
Jim

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