It is absolutely possible! But it does come with a sacrifice—usually your time. However, there's a way to work smart, not hard. My tip is, once you're in a creative flow, implement systems and automate the sh*t out of your business. Ask for help, don't try doing it on your own - childcare is EVERYTHING. If you can't afford nursery, find a nanny service or arrange childcare swaps with a friend or someone you trust. Also, work to your energy levels, I'm a night owl so I wait until the evening to do anything creative, If I try in the day I just get creative block. Thanks for the mention, David. LOVE this.
Every time I look at my balance sheet, I can get pretty discouraged - but I'm still just a year into my creative career. Posts like this remind me that I'm still very much paying my dues at this point.
This is the most real advice I’ve seen about becoming a creative. I always joke that my job gets in the way of my real life, but no one talks about how relationships and emotional ties impact a creative business. Love this.
I've recently rediscovered my desire to be a writer. Because of that I've decided that I will be using some of my time more wisely. I'm working full-time and have a four year old. I can relate with a lot of the things you talked about in this article. I hope people keep pushing and sharing their talent with the world. We need it.
I needed this today! Thanks David.
It is absolutely possible! But it does come with a sacrifice—usually your time. However, there's a way to work smart, not hard. My tip is, once you're in a creative flow, implement systems and automate the sh*t out of your business. Ask for help, don't try doing it on your own - childcare is EVERYTHING. If you can't afford nursery, find a nanny service or arrange childcare swaps with a friend or someone you trust. Also, work to your energy levels, I'm a night owl so I wait until the evening to do anything creative, If I try in the day I just get creative block. Thanks for the mention, David. LOVE this.
Amazing advice!!
Every time I look at my balance sheet, I can get pretty discouraged - but I'm still just a year into my creative career. Posts like this remind me that I'm still very much paying my dues at this point.
“If you don’t share your creative skill with the world, you’re stealing from people”. I love this quote.
It’s always stuck with me. Great interview in the creative rebels podcast archives. Check it out if you get a second 😊
Brilliantly simple - I needed this today. thank you!
I’m so glad!!
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I needed this today, too.
Love this!
This is the most real advice I’ve seen about becoming a creative. I always joke that my job gets in the way of my real life, but no one talks about how relationships and emotional ties impact a creative business. Love this.
The second is the key component. Can’t emphasis mastering it enough!
I've recently rediscovered my desire to be a writer. Because of that I've decided that I will be using some of my time more wisely. I'm working full-time and have a four year old. I can relate with a lot of the things you talked about in this article. I hope people keep pushing and sharing their talent with the world. We need it.
Reading this felt encouraging. Thanks!