Your Voiceful Self

Step by step, keep working on what matters. 💙

Not trying too hard. Not taking it too seriously. Just making something with mud.

Practicing imperfect action. Got that down pat!!

Maybe one day I’ll add a handle!! 🤔😆

One thing I’ve noticed about creatives is that we’re often incredibly hard on ourselves.

Which can be a strength.

But it also means we can hear advice about discipline, grit and pushing through discomfort and immediately think:

“Right. I need to try harder.”

“Push more.”

“Do more.”

The problem is that many creatives already know how to push.

I’m really good at forcing myself, driving myself and struggling. That’s not an unfamiliar feeling to me and I suspect you can relate.

The difference is that vision comes first.

Vision and excitement.

What lights you up?

What feels meaningful?

Without that, grit can easily become another thing to endure.

With it, discomfort becomes part of creating something you genuinely want. The discomfort of doing what you need to do to achieve your vision - like being visible, being heard, showing your true self and work.

But remember- what lights you up must come first. Vision

Then grit.

In that order. 💙