CRE8 or DIE

Author: Ike Allred

"CRE8 or DIE" is the ultimate podcast made by creators for creators, hosted by designer, illustrator, animator and creative leader Ike Allred. Get ready for a wild ride as Ike covers a crap-ton of topics that every creativeprofessional or otherwisewill totally resonate with! In some episodes, Ike imparts some of the tasty knowledge-nugz he's picked up over the years as a creative leader. And guess what? He also sits down with some seriously talented creative professionals to uncover insights that are sure to blow your mind!
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Don't Settle: Design Your Life
Episode 82
Saturday, 13 December, 2025

In this solo episode of CRE8 or DIE, I talk through the restless urge to create and what happens when we ignore it for too long. This is a personal reflection on getting ideas out of your head and into the world, even when life, fear, or perfectionism get in the way.I share stories from my own journey, lessons pulled from people like Steve Jobs, and a simple but powerful idea: life is more flexible than we’re taught to believe. Small decisions, consistency, and doing a little extra each day compound in ways most people underestimate.This isn’t motivational hype. It’s an honest look at choosing not to settle, taking responsibility for your direction, and designing a life that actually feels like yours. If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, or creatively restless, this episode is for you.