For today’s quote of the day, we turn to one of my favorite authors, Steven Pressfield. His best selling book, the War of Art has been a text-book for helping creatives break through the blocks and win their inner creative battles for 20 years now!
“Creative work is a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.”
-Steven Pressfield, The War of Art
I remember when I first read this quote. Up until that point, I had been so focused on making money that I was putting the creative work I loved on the back burner. Playing small to earn a “living.” Caught up in the rat race. Mr. Pressfields quote cut through.
Not only was I distracted, but I was being selfish! I had a higher calling that I was betraying. I was “cheating” on my first love. And why?
As hard as it was to admit it at the time, I was scared. I was afraid to try again and fail. I doubted my abilities. I feared other peoples judgment more than mediocrity. I was timid and wrapping excuses in practicality.
That’s the challenge we face as adults living at the speed of life. There will never be a shortage of fear riddled excuses dressed in work clothes. A long list of doubts hiding behind a briefcase. Making a “living” is a racket!
This world and its practicalities are negotiable. We don’t have to lay down to it’s terms and conditions. In reality, our willingness to “make” a living is a deferred life program that promises us more later so someone else can have more now.
Expect resistance and make your escape plan!
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