Always in Beta with Eran Stern
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Summary
In this conversation, Nick and Eran discuss the changes in the education industry and the challenges of creating tutorials in a rapidly evolving software landscape. They explore the shift towards shorter content and the impact of platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Eran shares his creative inspiration and how he stays niche in his tutorials.
He discusses how he finds inspiration for new ideas and the importance of actively listening to music. Eran shares his love for vinyl records and the therapeutic experience of playing them. In the rapid-fire question segment, Eran talks about his dream sabbatical destination, interesting YouTube comments he's received, his guilty pleasure, and three songs currently on his playlist. He then reflects on his career journey, starting as a graphic designer and transitioning to video editing and motion graphics.
Takeaways
- The education industry has changed significantly, with a shift towards remote learning and the availability of free online resources.
- Creating evergreen content that remains relevant over time is challenging in a rapidly evolving software landscape.
- Shorter content is becoming more popular, but there is still a need for in-depth tutorials and educational resources.
- Finding creative inspiration can come from exploring other people's work, studying statistics, and engaging in activities outside of work.
- Staying niche and focusing on a specific subject can help differentiate tutorials and provide unique value to viewers. Finding inspiration for new ideas can come from various sources, such as art, visual effects, and other people's work.
- Actively listening to music and immersing oneself in the experience can be a source of inspiration and creativity.
- Vinyl records offer a unique and therapeutic listening experience that allows for focused and active engagement with the music.
- Working within limitations can often lead to the most creative solutions and ideas.
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