Ideas Club Pushing Through The Resistance - Shipping your work even when it is scary
Overcoming Creative Fear and Embracing Imperfection
In this episode of the podcast, David and Jamie discuss the challenges of creative work, including the fears of exposure, self-promotion, and criticism. They share personal experiences and practical strategies for overcoming these obstacles, such as developing consistent creative habits and embracing imperfections. The conversation also highlights the importance of building a supportive community and the role of creativity as a muscle that needs regular exercise. Special segments include references to insights from Seth Godin, anecdotal experiences from Tolkien's creative process, and a focus on the value of shipping work consistently. Additionally, they introduce a tool created by their team to help track daily creative activities.
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Mood
00:26 Welcome to the Podcast
00:53 Introducing GoodSpace
01:44 The Fear of Shipping Creative Work
04:51 Identifying Personal Barriers
05:56 Overcoming Criticism and Self-Doubt
11:04 The Importance of Consistent Practice
16:48 Finding Your Voice Through Quantity
19:01 Uncovering the Gold: Embracing Imperfection
21:19 The Power of Creative Buddies
23:03 Tolkien's Creative Journey and the Inklings
26:18 Confidence Through Consistency
29:07 The Importance of Self-Promotion
34:25 Encouraging Creativity and Daily Goals
37:27 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward
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