Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty Russell

5 Steps to Avoid the Comparison Trap and Enjoy the Creative Process

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In this episode of the Perspective Podcast, Scotty discusses the dangers of the Comparison Trap. He also gives you 5 steps towards enjoying the creative process so you can break the spell of comparison.

These steps are:

  1. Find Your Sweet Spot
  2. Experimentation
  3. Create From an Authentic Place
  4. Passion & Enthusiasm
  5. Vulnerability
    6. Takeaways:
    • Understand that you are good enough, but these things never happen overnight for anyone
    • You need to have a vision in order to enjoy the process and the grind of creating
    • Take your inspiration and evolve it into something new and refreshing
    • Plagiarism is never cool
    • Put as much excitement and passion into your work as possible
    • People are attracted to those who relentlessly pursue the things they love and bring an energy to it
    • Getting transparent and sharing a vulnerable side of you that people can resonate with will help build credibility

      • Hand Lettering Inspirations:

      Raul AlejandroRicardo Gonzalez Jessica Hische Doyald Young

      Book Recommendation:

      Show Your Work - Austin Kleon

       

      Blog Post Series:

      • Find Your Greatest Strength
      • Find Your Greatest Passion
      • Find Your Sweet Spot

        • Creative South talk

        Music by: Blookah

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        Side Hustler's Perspective with Coach Scotty RussellBy Scotty Russell | Creative Side Hustle Coach
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