Is my work improving? This is a crucial — yet difficult — question to answer.

In this episode of The Craft, Carter and Colby discuss how to track creative growth, the difference between lead and lag metrics, and an interesting phenomenon they've seen unfold in many artistic careers.

----

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction 

2:15 Lead and lag metrics

11:38 Evaluating growth 

23:19 Refinement or reinvention

31:11 Tracking growth 

33:27 Comparing work

38:38 Conclusion 

----

Support The Craft:

Subscribe to Dwelling (Weekly writing from Carter)

Send feedback or ideas to [email protected]

----

Cover art by Elizabeth Newell. Learn more about her work at elizabethnewell.work or on Instagram @elizabethisadesigner.