The Marie Forleo Podcast 253 - "Instagram Likes Don't Pay the Bills": How to Have a Successful Creative Career with Morgan Harper Nichols
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May 3, 2021 AI Snips
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A Father’s Word Changed Her Path
- Morgan's father affirmed her art after a church sermon and told her she was made to make art.
- That early affirmation gave Morgan courage and shaped her creative path decades later.
From Admissions To A Viral Poem
- After college Morgan worked in admissions then toured with her sister's music career, landing a record deal but struggling financially.
- A low point led her to write a poem that unexpectedly went viral on Pinterest and launched her visual-poetry career.
Use Small, Strict Containers
- Do create strict, bite-sized containers to force creative consistency, like Morgan's one-song-per-day rule.
- Keep rules simple (e.g., 60 seconds of original music) so you can sustain the habit.