If you ask virtually any working artist how they developed a creative career, they’ll mention a dedication to their craft and fierce persistence.
Despite obstacles, criticism, and setbacks, they keep producing.
But where does the motivation to be persistent come from?
Since it’s Thanksgiving in the U.S. this week, I’ve been thinking about how the drive to be persistent can arise from having gratitude for exactly where you are on your artistic journey.
Rather than wishing you were further along, which is just a distraction, you appreciate the current incarnation of your career. That appreciation stirs up creative momentum.
Sometimes, though, when you have big goals in mind, it’s really difficult to stay focused on the present.
So, on Monday, I challenged the traditional wisdom to “let go of expectations.” Instead of forgetting about the version of success you want to have, I offered 3 ways your expectations can strengthen your marketing.
On Tuesday, Robert Bruce shared a tale of a writer who built a solid reputation, a vast audience, and a very good living. And it all began when the writer made one critical decision.
We kept the content short and sweet to take some time to celebrate the holiday.
If you’re observing Thanksgiving, enjoy your stuffing and pumpkin pie! (Those are the best parts of the traditional meal, right?)
I’ll talk with you next week.
Editor-in-Chief, Copyblogger Media
Catch up on this week’s content
Don’t Let Go of Expectations … Put Them to Work in Your Marketing
by Stefanie Flaxman
The Old Man and The Pen
by Robert Bruce
How Netflix Showrunner Aron Eli Coleite Writes: Part Two
by Kelton Reid
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