The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast"

I'm your host, Jim, and this week we're diving into "Monk Mode".

This episode dives into the principles of "Monk Mode," drawing inspiration from the disciplined lifestyle of monks to advocate for focused attention, sacrificial dedication, and a deeper sense of purpose in both work and life.

Including the wisdom of monks, the zaniness of Elon Musk, the Buddha and beyond, we'll look at "Monk Mode" beyond productivity hacks and influencers.

Here's what we'll cover:

1️⃣ Monk Mode: Inspired by monks, it focuses on one focus by eliminating distractions.
2️⃣ Lessons: Learn solitude, presence, motivation, and sacrificial love for work.
3️⃣ Application: Prioritise process over outcomes, find deeper meaning in work.
4️⃣ Key Takeaways: Emphasise presentness, process, and find fulfillment in sacrifice.
5️⃣ Integration of Wisdom: Apply Monk Mode insights for personal growth in modern life.

If you’re ready, then let’s dive in!
You host, Jim

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What is The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft?

🎙️ 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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