"Do Not Fear Mistakes-There Are None"
That's a quote from Miles Davis.
I'm sharing a nice tip with you today. Hope you take advantage of it. It'll really help you to become your most creative self.
I listen to what causes pain to many of my fellow members here. So much of what you write about represents stumbling blocks that I have experienced in the past and/or currently. I know all about procrastination, unfortunately. To be fair, sometimes procrastination is part of the creative process in which you need to free your brain of conscious mind chatter in order to dig deep into the rich material hiding in the subconscious. So you program yourself by taking on tasks that seem irrelevant on the surface, though they work for you like a meditation, a mantra, in order to rearrange your brain cells. Most of the time though, when we procrastinate, it is usually fear keeping us from the task at hand. No matter what the reason, we lose a lot of valuable time.
What I have to share is not for artists only, it is for all of us creative beings, from all professions: lawyers, doctors, lab technicians, writers, painters, designers, plumbers, electricians, office workers, merchants, stock brokers, teachers, Internet marketers, musicians, rock stars, clerks, secretaries. Doesn't make any difference what your line of work is.
To be the best you can be, you want to break through your blocks. Everybody has some blocks, some more than others. You need to get rid of those "fears" that have been programed into you since childhood.
I discovered a book called "The Artist's Way" by national best selling author Julia Cameron. Don't let the title fool you. It is a life-changing program to help people overcome limiting beliefs and fears that can inhibit the creative process.
You know how many of you have a hard time choosing a niche? Many of you complain about having difficulty writing articles? This will help.
I'm addicted to aha moments. I'm greedy. I want many more of those. Answers are within you. Inside, not outside. Be stereophonic YOU!
This book puts you through exercises. I'm just starting actually. I'm reading through the entire book, then I will start the exercises. It's easy. You just have to cooperate, like at WA. The author is a writer and teacher who has had huge success turning things around for all sorts of people: playwrights, actors, singers, lawyers, politicians, musicians, painters, everybody.
If you decide to do this, let's compare notes.
BTW, I have nothing to gain here, but your friendship.
Interested in hearing how it works out for you.
Cheers, guys.