179: I Heart Problems

Michael Murphy
Aug 9, 2017 · 2 min read

Instagram Stories is my therapist. I talk to my phone to figure things out. I don’t check analytics to see if anyone is watching. I know a couple of people are because I get an occasional message, which is awesome, but I use Instagram Stories to think. I solve problems for myself and hopefully others on Instagram Stories. I’m a fixer.

I help people figure things out.

While pedaling my cruiser bike home from the grocery store yesterday, it suddenly dawned on me that I spend a lot of energy searching for problems to fix. I make daily tutorials and I’m always trying to make things easier or better for people. It made me laugh a little, but I came up with all of these little catch-phrases (i.e. I love problems, I seek problems, I brake for problems…) and thought, “I love problems” could really be my tagline, because I am a problem-solver. Always have been.

Problems = Tutorials. Darn it, I think I love problems. 🤓🤓

Creating and design is nothing more than problem solving and I think it’s why I am fascinated with making things. I’m not a great artist or designer or video guy, but I love the process of starting with nothing and ending up with something I made from scratch. What tool or program should I use? What colors, fonts, style? How do I animate it? Is it good? Who cares…just keep creating.

I drew this in Adobe Draw on my iPad using the Apple Pencil. I animated it in Photoshop. This took me less than 10 minutes total. It makes me smile. Problem solved.

Made in Adobe Draw. Animated in Photoshop

Can I Help You?

I create content and help people figure things out.

I make podcasts and videos that teach people how to make better content.

Check out my YouTube Channel

My name is Mike Murphy, I’m a one man band and podcaster.
Learn. Create. Move Forward.
@mikeunplugged on Twitter or Instagram

Michael Murphy

Written by

Podcaster, Tutorial Maker & Problem Solver. I Help People Figure Things Out. Email: mike@mikemurphy.co Podcaster Support & Content Creator @Simplecast.

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade