The Right Questions with James Victore

Episode 1: From Day Job to Creative Fulfillment - Passion Projects

Oct 10, 2024
Feeling stuck in your creative journey? Explore the barriers of fear, boredom, and creative ADD that often leave passion projects unfinished. Learn why it's crucial to treat personal projects with urgency, just like client work. Discover how to trust your creative vision and prioritize what truly matters. Challenge societal norms that stifle your creativity, and get practical tips on scheduling and maintaining momentum. Ultimately, embrace belief over proof to ignite your creative potential.
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INSIGHT

Fear, Not Boredom, Stops You

  • Creative projects stall mainly because of fear, not boredom or innate limitations.
  • Naming fears (failure, success, starting) helps make them conscious and manageable.
INSIGHT

Childhood Weirdness Is Value

  • Many creatives undervalue their gifts because of upbringing and cultural fears like the "starving artist."
  • Recognizing that childhood quirks are marketable strengths reframes creative self-worth.
ADVICE

Prioritize By Needs And Time

  • List all potential projects and separately list your current needs and timeframe.
  • Prioritize projects by matching time-to-complete with immediate needs (money, portfolio, creativity).
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