The Just One More Book children’s book podcast will publish its 400th episode this evening, and on Tuesday will celebrate its second anniversary.
How is it possible that a hobby podcast has the momentum to hit these milestones in such a short time? It’s not just because Andrea and I publish four shows a week.
There are two magic ingredients: passion and partnership. Andrea and I are both very passionate about children’s books, promoting great books and literacy in general. Some might say we’re obsessed about the cause. We may be. And, while passion alone may be enough to drive the momentum of Just One More Book, the show would never succeed if it weren’t for the way Andrea and I share the funload and activities that go into each show. We’re very invested in the project and can’t imagine giving up what we do.
Most important, we have fun doing it.
What drives your velocity?
(tip of the hat to Neil Gorman for the post title)
Congratulations, Mark and Andrea on 400 episodes! You are definitely one of the most prolific podcasters I’ve ever met!
As far as what drives my velocity – I think looking at projects as the process and not the result. When one looks at the end product (an example in my case – pump out 13 completed, half hour television shows in the next 10 weeks) it can be pretty overwhelming. Just like if you and Andrea said – “let’s come up with content for 400 episodes of our podcast, right now!” and focused only on the whole, not the individual parts and the PROCESS of getting there.
The way to stay motivated and focused, for me, is to focus on the individual steps needed to get to the goal. Guess that’s true of just about anything in life.
Congratulations again and here’s to 400 more!
Comment by Susan Murphy — July 12, 2008 @ 8:26 am
Congrats, Mark. No small feat! Haven’t found my velocity yet, but am fascinated to hear about others.
Comment by Dale — July 14, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
Congratulations to you and Andrea, Mark! Here’s to the next 400 shows.
Comment by Donna Papacosta — July 15, 2008 @ 12:45 pm
Congratulations to you and Andrea, Mark! Here's to the next 400 shows.
Comment by Donna Papacosta — December 31, 2009 @ 3:04 am