Day in The Life of a Creative Director in Los Angeles

What's it like working at a startup company in Los Angeles? How do you take a slow and steady approach to a busy lifestyle? How do you get more stuff done in a day? Hello, 👋 I'm Matthew Encina. I work as a creative professional in beautiful Los Angeles, California. In a previous life, I was a designer, animator, and a creative director working on TV commercials. Now I teach and create content at The Futur, an education startup, where I help creative professionals sharpen their skills and earn money, doing what they love. This is a typical day in my life. ▬▬▬▬▬ Details & Links ▬▬▬▬▬ By using some of the affiliate links below, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is the easiest way to support me and helps me continue making content like this for you. Thank you 🙏 🎧 Do you like the music in this video? It's all from MusicBed. Use my link to get your first 30 days for free: http://share.mscbd.fm/matthewencinamusic 🎒 What gear do I use? Complete list here: https://kit.co/MatthewEncina/what-s-in-my-bag-camera-tech-design-gear 0:00 – Who am I? 0:20 – LA drone footage provided by Mark Contreras 👨💻 0:25 – What do I do for a living? I was a Creative Director at https://blind.com/ Now I make content and teach at https://www.youtube.com/thefuturishere ⏰ 0:52 – I try to wake up between 6-7am every day to make the most of the morning. ☕️ 1:06 – I LOVE coffee. Below are my favorite coffee tools. Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Kettle: https://geni.us/StaggEKG AeroPress Coffee Maker: https://geni.us/aero Hario Cold Brew: https://geni.us/HarioColdBrew 📱1:28 – I start my day with a dose of GOOD social media @matthewencina. Tip: If you don't like your feed, curate it. Unfollow accounts and hide content that doesn't enrich your life. 💪🏽 1:40 – I climb, box, dance, and lift weights to stay in shape. My workout headphones are the Power Beats Pro: https://geni.us/PowerBeats 📝 2:15 – Writing is my brain workout. I write articles on Medium: https: