How to Stay Sane as a Creative in the Modern World
“Too much mess, too much confusion, and we fall off the path.”
A few centuries ago, making a living as a creator was easy. Well, it wasn’t easy. It still required expert skill, arduous work, and a lot of trial and error. But that was all.
Now, however, it isn’t quite as simple.
Being good enough isn’t good enough. In the modern world, we’re tasked with the responsibility not only of becoming masters of our craft, winning our creative battles and pushing past mental blocks. We also have to learn how to market our work, gain exposure, and sidestep all of those pesky algorithms.
In short, the landscape has changed. And it’s terribly confusing. While being good at what we do is still a priority, there’s far more to it than just that.
And in the minefield that we now find ourselves in, it’s incredibly difficult to lose sight of what matters. Creating.
That being said, here’s a brief overview of the psychology of creativity and how to use it to your advantage.
A Beautiful Mess
D. B. Dillard-Wright put it best,
‘The creative life is a beautiful mess. We have to get our hands dirty by working with the materials…
