Why You Need a Passion ProjectNo matter how much you love being a career author, you will definitely need a break from the work at one time or another. It’s easy to cram writing and marketing into the few available hours you might have and it’s hard to walk away when you’re the only one managing your time. J. and Zach have an open and honest conversation about the role of passion projects and hobbies in their lives and businesses. J. spent a year developing a new podcast that culminated in a collaboration with his son during the pandemic lockdown as well as reconnecting with an old band mate. The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author. In this episode, you’ll discover: The importance of filling the creative wellWhy it’s important to get back to natureWhat will happen if you ignore your physical healthHow hobbies can improve mental clarity and capacityWhy you have to tend to your relationshipsHow hobbies can possibly be monetizedHow you can apply what you’ve learned on passion projects to your writing or business Also, J. discusses a coffee alternative that’ll help clear your head and defeat that caffeine addiction. Send us your ways and hacks - https://thecareerauthor.com/waysandhacks/  Leave us a comment: What is your passion project or hobby? Thanks to our Patrons. Podcast sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://writinglife.kobobooks.com  Get exclusive bonus content by supporting The Career Author Podcast on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor Want to work with us? Get the details at https://thecareerauthor.com/services/ Links:Consequences of Rock - https://consequencesofrock.com/  Organic French Chicory - https://amzn.to/2YRcoYI J.’s monthly mastermind membership - https://theauthorsuccessmastermind.com/join/ The Career Author YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/thecareerauthor Three Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod  Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a  Molten Universe Media - http://www.moltenuniversemedia.com Events - https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.