In this episode, I talk about a personality trait that has defined (and haunted) me all my life, and something I often get questions about: being multi-passionate. Having many different creative skills and interests, and feeling torn between them. I discuss:

- What this trait really is, and what it means.

- When having multiple creative passions is a problem, and when it's not.

- What to do if you want to start a creative business but are struggling to choose the right idea.

- How to combine two or more of your passions into one career or job.

- How to minimize the downsides of being multi-passionate

- How to make the most of your multi-passionate nature. (And stop feeling ashamed of it.)

Links:

Barbara Sher's website

Barbara Sher - I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was

Barbara Sher - It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now

Barbara Sher - Refuse To Choose

My essay on being multi-passionate

My video about being multi-passionate

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