Better than going viral
The pressure to “go viral” is exhausting.
Honestly, I didn’t think I cared to go “viral” because I genuinely don’t care to get millions of new eyes and ears on the things I create.
But I do find myself wanting to create and share something that will change my life overnight.
5 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started My Creative Career
On one of my walks this week, I started thinking about some things I wish I had thought through when I was younger and getting started with my career. Hindsight is twenty-twenty, but I’m hoping some of these might be helpful to you.
4 reasons kids are better at creating than most grown-ups…
If you’re like me, then you long to be creative. You want to do creative work, but you feel scared and stuck.
For some of us, creating is a hobby, and others a profession. The end goal doesn’t matter; what matters is that you want to create, but something is holding you back.
I’ve found a few creative breakthroughs when considering four reasons why kids are great at creating. Maybe these will help you too.
The First Mistake Most Creatives Make
I’ve made many mistakes in my creative career and will likely make many more. But today, I want to talk with you about my biggest regret and a mistake I see many creatives making every day.
Artists, Stop Trying To Be Good Enough
Maybe some people are motivated by trying to attain the elusive goal of being “good enough,” but worrying over this kills my creative energy.
Who am I trying to be “good enough” for anyway?
I’m all for getting better. Growing and improving is fun. If you enjoy doing something and you’re going to spend time doing it, why wouldn’t you want to get better at it?
But living for the approval and permission of others is a daunting task. I’m not sure I’m up for the challenge. In fact, I tend to be at my worst when I feel the pressure to be “good enough.”
Three Steps For Starting A Creative Project
When it comes to creating, getting started is the hardest part. The blank page is our first and most troubling obstacle. We want to create something, but what should it be?
How To Know If You Should Do Creative Work
If you want to do creative work, do creative work. You are what you do, not what people ascribe to you. If you want to be a photographer, go take pictures. Stop worrying about whether or not you are a “good” photographer. In time, you likely will be.
Steal Like An Artist - Book Notes
This short, creative book helped me feel less alone in my creative work, helped me gain clearer thinking about my work, and sparked my interest in learning more about the creative process.