Business Tao with George Kao The Real Reason to Create...
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Dec 27, 2024 Discover the power of creating lightly and why it's essential for authentic expression. Dive into the reality that most creators won't earn a living solely from their art, contrasting artistic income with service-based revenue. Explore how creation serves both inner exploration and outer service, helping individuals connect with their true selves and audience. George encourages a less perfectionistic approach, urging creators to produce content frequently without the pressure of masterpieces.
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Personal Income Reality Check
- George Kao shares he is bedridden while recording this episode and connects it to the message about creating lightly.
- He reveals his books and YouTube videos generate under $500/month, illustrating his point about art not being a primary income source.
Service Work Beats Creative Passive Income
- George Kao observes most creators will find it much easier to earn a living as service providers than as artists.
- He quantifies this by saying service income can be 30–50x higher than passive income from creative work.
Creating Develops Authentic Voice
- George Kao says creating develops voice and authentic soulful power in ways nothing else does.
- He frames consistent expression as essential to reaching human and spiritual potential.