The School of Greatness 682 How to Succeed as a Creative Entrepreneur and Artist with Humble The Poet
Aug 20, 2018
Humble The Poet, a Canadian spoken word artist and former teacher, shares his inspiring journey from education to creative entrepreneurship. He discusses the challenges faced as a minority, revealing how racism has shaped his art. Humble emphasizes the importance of community over competition and how authentic storytelling can connect with audiences. He also highlights the necessity of embracing discomfort for personal growth, encouraging listeners to recognize their unique artistic capabilities and the impact they can have through creative expression.
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Plant Seeds Early With Small Authentic Moves
- Small early wins planted seeds that later produced bigger opportunities like crowdfunding his first book.
- He raised about $25,000 from 60,000 Facebook followers, showing community funding powers pre-algorithm changes.
Be Honest About Why You Seek Attention
- Be honest about motives and attention tactics; recognize when you're chasing fame versus impact.
- Humble warns creators against misleading thumbnails or pretending altruism when seeking significance.
Success Brings Opportunities Not Permanent Joy
- Milestones give opportunities more than lasting happiness; new achievements mainly open doors to further work.
- Humble experienced fleeting joy after debt-free and publishing-success moments, then refocused on long-term opportunities.