Creative Pep Talk 276 - Type Yourself: Which Self Sabotage Artist Are You?
May 13, 2020
This podcast explores the importance of focusing on what is in your control for your creative practice. They also discuss the connection between the hero's journey and eating Pringles, the value of doing work you enjoy, the battle of sharing your work, navigating pitfalls, and the power of humble persistence.
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Two Essential Yeses For Creative Success
- Creative success requires two major yeses: pursue your craft and then return to share it with others.
- Both finding your elixir and delivering it are core parts of being an artist, not optional add-ons.
Do A Creative Self-Audit Regularly
- Diagnose which side of the creative tightrope you fall off most often so you can correct it.
- Train your brain to notice recurring blind spots and pattern your actions accordingly.
Personal Confession About Skipping Marketing
- Andy admits he loves making work but often refuses the marketing step and abandons past projects.
- His wife Sophie pushes him to do the return-home work and give past work the justice it deserves.