Are you a perfectionist? Do you find yourself holding back, not doing things, because you know they’ll never be as good as you wish? There’s a better way! Listen to find out what life is like on the other side.
Two years ago I did a crazy experiment in tiny and daily writing.
I’d been wanting to develop a consistent, sustainable writing practice for a long time. I also wanted to learn to write poetry like my poet heroes.
I was already a believer in the benefits of a tiny and daily creative practice (namely, daily keeps your toe in the creative stream, and when you keep your commitment tiny makes you a thousand times more likely to actually make it happen, plus it helps you get back on the wagon when you stumble), but so far I’d [Read more…]
Today on the podcast I riff on a question from a listener. What to do when you’re feeling stuck and insecure? When you don’t like all of your work? When you’re a perfectionist?
As someone who has fit solidly in each of those categories, I am supremely qualified to answer! 🙂 Have a listen.
Melissa makes a fool of herself! In this episode I riff on two stories of somewhat humbling recent experiences that have everything to do with the gap we always feel between what we’re capable of, and what we want to create. And the secret to getting from the former to the latter.
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It’s so scary to share your work! But there are so many important reasons to get past that fear and share anyway. In this episode, I share my 6 favorite reasons to share your work, and why you should do so BEFORE you feel ready.
(Prefer to read? Click here for the article that inspired this episode.)
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