Five Mistakes to Avoid as a Solo Creative
Be Decisive, Take Action, Accept Responsibility, Have Clear Purpose, Know Why You Do What You Do!
I’m So Glad You're Here! - Thanks for sticking with me!
2020 so far, well, has been rough.
Rough might be an understatement. Yet, our generation is fortunate to have the information and technology to support us through unprecedented times.
The shape of the world as it stands may have thrown you off course and has you feeling restless from self-isolating for who knows how many days.
If you are feeling troubled, have unsettling thoughts or feeling frustrated with your creative output, this article is for you.
With so many tools, resources, information—you name it—available at our fingertips, there should be no reason why you can't achieve what you set out to achieve, right?
Some people are able to do more with less, focus more during turbulent events and simply get more done.
Why is that?
There are a number of reasons, but today I'll be sharing some attitudes, thought-barriers and mistakes that prevent creative people like you from achieving your goals.
I'll also get a bit personal too if you don't mind as some of the mistakes to be described took a mental beating.
So let's dive in...
If you have any thoughts on being a solo creative and the mistakes they should avoid don’t be shy and share them in the comments I would love to hear from you. I will also help you anyway I can.
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What I’m Doing?
Besides spending time with my family and having fun with my two children, working on client projects and creating content for you lovely people.
When I get time to relax here’s what i’m reading, listening to and watching and playing when i have the time!
Reading: Now i can officially tell you i’m reading The Lettering Workshop by Francis Chouquet. I shared it in last week's newsletter.
And I almost finished my second read through of - Brand Fix by Kady Sandel - Amazon UK | US Its tough reading more than one book at a time.
Listening: Spotify Playlist - Sash Radio - As a kid I was a big Sash fan and had every single one of his songs on vinyl, tape, and later CD.
In my early 20’s I went to Magaluf to see him live at Bananas Nightclub, it was amazing in fact the whole holiday was. There was a video on Youtube the night i was there but i can’t find it.
Not only does the playlist have Sash tunes, it also includes classics from Darude, 2 Unlimited, Mr Vain, Haddaway and SNAP! - Turn it up LOUD! If the neighbours or people in the next office complain, just dance and smile. LIVE IT UP!
Recommended Viewings: Netflix - The Haunting of Bly Manor | His House | The Silence | I’m also currently re-watching LOST. I have the full 7 seasons on DVD, and I'm now starting season 4. Poor Charlie!
Playing: Don’t play a lot, but I think I’ll be playing this well into 2021 on my second playthrough, just starting chapter 4 of Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS4 - available on Amazon UK | US
If I carry on being a good boy for the rest of the year I may treat myself to a PS5, but I still have two new games still in the shrink wrap my wife got me for my birthday (unexpectedly
back in April left to play for the PS5.
So I may wait till later in the year when something is released for it that i want to play.
Told you i did not play a lot!
I used to love gaming a lot during the 90s. I wrote about childhood memories in a past newsletter.
You can read an article I wrote on The Logo Creative which included games I played. Classic Arcade Video Game Logos of the 90’s
I’m very family orientated and a bit of a workaholic but trying to get myself that downtime I know i deserve.
As i always say - “Stay curious & enthusiastic, and good things will happen!”
Thanks for reading. 🙂