Todd Henry became a leading voice for creatives worldwide through bestselling books, a pioneering podcast, and talks to Fortune 500 companies. But first, he had to walk away from his dream of a music career in Nashville.

It takes courage to move on from a longstanding passion, to recognize that it might not be the best fit for your unique wiring. But there are usually indicators, as Todd points out, that lead to a better fitting dream, more aligned with who you are, with what lights you up.

Many people give up on creating a life fueled by curiosity and innate gifting, due to, as Todd says, a cul de sac. But cul de sacs are not dead ends, they're places to turn around and pursue unexplored possibilities.