#12 - New experiments in 2023! Fast, polished, or interesting: Pick 2

Ben and Francis kick off 2023 by exploring the theme of experimentation in content creation and life, rather than making New Year's resolutions. They discuss the challenges of defining oneself during transitional periods, particularly when facing the question, "What do you do for a living?" Francis shares insights from his Substack essay on this topic, emphasizing the feeling of dissatisfaction when not creating. Ben highlights the importance of momentum and avoiding perfectionism, advocating for a "fast and interesting" approach over always striving for "polished" content. They introduce the concept of "exploration vs exploitation," suggesting content creators should balance sticking with what works and experimenting with new ideas to avoid stagnation, which leads to the introduction of the FIP framework: Fast, Interesting, and Polished.