Other Life I Fell Off (It's So Over)
Sep 19, 2025
Justin shares his candid journey of falling off the creative train due to the challenges of parenthood and professional obligations. He discusses the emotional turmoil of losing focus and the unexpected liberation found in accepting defeat. This period, he calls an 'ego death,' allowed him to reassess his goals and motivations. He reflects on the hurdles of restarting, insights from writing his book, and his newfound commitment to quality over quantity in his work. Ultimately, he embraces a renewed sense of purpose and clarity.
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Confession: I Fell Off Completely
- Justin Murphy recounts falling off creatively for almost two years after life overwhelmed him.
- He describes the slow slide from a bad week to months of stalled output and audience loss.
Ego Death As A Reset
- Justin frames his hiatus as an ego death that cleared identity and ambition clutter.
- He argues the reset can be liberating if you manage to pull yourself back.
Kids Broke My Work Rhythm
- Justin attributes the fall primarily to becoming a father and the surrounding responsibilities.
- He details how parenting stole time, altered his work rhythm, and ruined his prior creative model.
