Recording this episode, I’m feeling a roller coaster of emotions on top of being physically tired. It’s tempting to put off this episode until I’m feeling better, but that’s a classic example of emotional perfectionism. That is the belief that in order to be creative, you need to be in a certain emotional state, or at least not be feeling anything negative.

Emotional perfectionism is totally normal, but it’s getting in the way of your success. Once you release this belief, you’ll be able to stop misdirecting your resources and start investing it in actual support that will help you achieve your dreams.

Feelings are temporary and you’re not going to feel good 24/7, whether you’re actively pursuing your goal or not. Why waste your time, money, and energy fixing your feelings instead of actively pursuing your goals?

Negative feelings aren’t problems. They’re just part of being human, and nothing is more human than creating art.

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Music credit: Positive Experience by Sunny Tones

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