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.”