<p>Quality vs. Quantity. Followers vs. Engagement. Reach vs. Resonance? Which is more important? When work matters more, we need to hustle for attention less. In this episode, Jay Acunzo helps us put to rest our “Maker Monsters” – procrastination, overthinking, imposter syndrome, and all the invisible barriers that keep us from shipping great work.</p><p>It’s been months since we released our last episode, and this one might very well be the final chapter of The Subtle Art of Not Yelling. There’s no one I’d rather have close out this incredible three-year journey than Jay, bringing it to a fitting and meaningful conclusion.</p><p>Jay is a speaking and messaging strategist trusted by creators, consultants, authors, and brands like Mailchimp, Wistia, and Salesforce to find the big idea, clarify the message, and craft stories and experiences to differentiate and resonate.</p><p>His podcast “How Stories Happen” dissects signature stories from people like Seth Godin (marketing legend with 22 bestselling business books), Ann Handley (WSJ bestselling author of Everybody Writes), and Chase Jarvis.</p><p>Please enjoy.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>01:57 The Journey of “Unthinkable” (Jay’s previous podcast)</p><p>06:02 Resonance Over Reach: The Key to Impactful Content</p><p>11:13 Fueling Creativity: Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Imposed Deadlines</p><p>15:18 From Good to Effective: The Power of Storytelling</p><p>17:23 The Storyteller's Posture: Embracing Personal Experiences</p><p>21:29 Moving Towards Action: Inspiring the Urge to Act</p><p>26:39 Childhood Aspirations</p><p>29:48 The Desire to Create: Finding True Passion</p><p>34:22 Balancing Quality and Quantity in Creative Work</p><p>36:09 Developing a Practice for Growth and Success</p><p>39:17 The Craft of Storytelling: Creating Compelling Narratives</p><p>51:46 Storytelling in Business: Building Connections and Driving Growth</p><p>Connect with Jay: <a href="https://jayacunzo.com"><u>https://jayacunzo.com</u></a></p><p>This podcast is your weekly Creative Companion helping you master the inner game, finish what you start, ship your work, and build a brand without yelling; because it’s not the thunder that grows flowers, but the rain.</p><p>Support & Connect</p><p>Podcast website: subtleartofnotyelling.com</p><p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@notyelling"><u>www.youtube.com/@notyelling</u></a></p><p>Thank you for listening.</p>
