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Jan 2025
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265. 5 tips for pursuing your creative p...

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We are often torn between passion versus practicality when it comes to our dreams and our careers. Do I take the steady job, or do I take a risk and pursue writing, music, art? In today's episode we discuss how to prioritise your creative passion no matter your circumstances and what barriers we tend to encounter, from money to time, nay-sayers and perfectionism. We discuss: 

  • The four hurdles we face
  • The psychology of perfectionism 
  • My 1 month creative challenge 
  • The psychology of ritual 
  • How to find a creative community 
  • What to know about your finances + more 

Listen now to be inspired to take your creative passion seriously!

 

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