294. From Fear to Action: Building Daily Creative Habits That Move You Forward

In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan explores the relationship between fear and creativity. He discusses how fear can hinder our creative processes and shares personal stories that illustrate the impact of fear on decision-making. Through actionable insights, he encourages listeners to confront their fears, take small steps towards their goals, and embrace imperfection in their creative endeavors. The conversation emphasizes that fear should be viewed as a signal to pay attention to rather than a stop sign, urging individuals to take brave next steps in their creative journeys.

Listeners are also invited to join The Thing Nashville, a creative community event in Nashville (June 30 & July 1 2025) - https://thething.live/ (use code “CREATIVE” for a discount)

3 Key Takeaways:

🎨 Fear is a Signal, Not a Stop Sign – Mike explains how fear often tries to protect us, but it shouldn’t dictate our decisions. Treat fear as data to learn from and move forward, instead of letting it halt your progress.

🎨 Start Small, Start Now – Momentum in creativity is built by taking small, bold steps today. You don’t need a perfect plan before you begin; imperfect action beats endless planning and perfectionism.

🎨 Action Creates Courage – Waiting to “feel ready” can leave you stuck. Courage grows through action; the more you try, the less power fear holds, and the closer you get to creating the life and work you desire.

Resources Mentioned:

• Mike Brennan’s website - https://mikebrennan.me/

• Daily Creative Habit - https://dailycreativehabit.com/

• The Thing Nashville event - https://thething.live/(use code “CREATIVE” for a discount)

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