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The Andrew Price Podcast

#2 How to Stay Motivated While You Fail at Art

Oct 23, 2020
Discover 5 techniques to stay motivated while failing at art, including reducing difficulty, comparing progress to past self, focusing on one tutorial at a time, reframing hardships, and creating an inspiration file. Explore the importance of perseverance in artistic and business success, self-compassion in creative pursuits, and finding inspiration through an inspiration file.
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Quick takeaways

  • Start with tasks at an appropriate difficulty level to prevent demotivation and ensure steady progress.
  • Shift focus from comparing to others to evaluating personal growth for a positive outlook and continuous learning.

Deep dives

Normalize the Difficulty Level

Starting a challenging skill by reducing the difficulty level can prevent demotivation. It is crucial to assess the initial level of expertise and avoid starting with tasks that are too advanced. For instance, attempting to sculpt complex faces before mastering the basics can be discouraging. Balancing the challenge level ensures steady progress and avoids unnecessary frustration.

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