PP 007: 5 Steps to Avoid the Comparison Trap and Enjoy the Creative Process
In this episode of the Perspective Podcast, Scotty discusses the dangers of the Comparison Trap. He also gives you 5 steps towards enjoying the creative process so you can break the spell of comparison.
These steps are:
Find Your Sweet Spot
Experimentation
Create From an Authentic Place
Passion & Enthusiasm
Vulnerability
Takeaways:
Understand that you are good enough, but these things never happen overnight for anyone
You need to have a vision in order to enjoy the process and the grind of creating
Take your inspiration and evolve it into something new and refreshing
Plagiarism is never cool
Put as much excitement and passion into your work as possible
People are attracted to those who relentlessly pursue the things they love and bring an energy to it
Getting transparent and sharing a vulnerable side of you that people can resonate with will help build credibility
Hand Lettering Inspirations:
Raul AlejandroRicardo Gonzalez
Jessica Hische
Doyald Young
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CREDITS
Music - Blookah
Executive Assistant - Paige Garland
Photo & Video Specialist - Colton Bachar
Social Media Coordinator - Hannah Schick
Animation Specialist - Greg D'Amico