The speaker shares their personal story about releasing their novel as an audiobook, and the disappointment they faced when a family member had a negative reaction. They discuss the power of not holding back in creating art or content, and the valuable lessons learned from this experience.
Creating honest and authentic content is meaningful, even in the face of backlash from family members.
By being true to ourselves and expressing our ideas fully, we open ourselves up to growth, improvement, and the potential for creating impactful and beloved work.
Deep dives
Don't hold back in your content creation
As content creators, we often hesitate and hold back from fully expressing ourselves in our content. Fear of criticism or negative feedback may prevent us from going all the way with our creations. However, the speaker shares a personal story about not holding back in his content creation and the valuable lessons he learned from it. Despite facing backlash from family members for his novel, he did not let it deter him. Instead, he realized the importance of creating art and making an impact as a content creator, even if it means facing resistance.
The value of being authentic and honest in content creation
The speaker reflects on the experience of publishing his novel and the controversy it stirred within his family. Despite the backlash, he believes that his decision to create honest and authentic content was meaningful. He emphasizes that holding back or being guarded in our content limits our ability to create something truly great. By being true to ourselves and expressing our ideas fully, we open ourselves up to growth, improvement, and the potential for creating impactful and beloved work.
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Not Holding Back: Lessons Learned from Launching My First Novel
Here's a personal story about a day in the life of my content-creator journey. Everything changed that day. It was challenging, but I don't regret it. Hopefully this story will help you in your journey as well.