DIY MFA Radio 480: Lesson 5 – Choose Abundance Over Scarcity
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Oct 9, 2024 Dive into the transformative power of mindset in writing! Explore how a scarcity mentality can trap writers in self-doubt while an abundance mindset opens doors to creative confidence. Discover the importance of equity, ensuring every writer gets their chance to shine. Listen as personal experiences from writing conferences reveal the benefits of collaboration and community in the publishing world. It's all about viewing creativity as a shared journey rather than a competition!
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TEDx Snub
- Gabriela Pereira recounts a disheartening encounter with a colleague at a writing conference.
- The colleague belittled Pereira's TEDx talk, revealing a scarcity mindset.
Scarcity Mindset in Publishing
- Many in publishing operate with a scarcity mindset, viewing success as a zero-sum game.
- This contradicts the nature of creativity, which generates abundance.
Scarcity as a Coping Mechanism
- Scarcity can be a safety net, allowing writers to blame external factors for failure.
- Abundance requires taking responsibility, which can be daunting for some.