Getting Started/Ignition

Disclaimer: If you're struggling with ADD, ADHD, Anxiety Disorders or anything else that would make starting a project overwhelming, please disregard what isn't helpful to you. You need to create on your time, at your speed, in your own way. 

Tools/Assignments:

-       I know I talked about not talking about your projects, but it can valuable to create a brain trust. Ask 3-4 people to be accountability partners. In your brain trust, each member should have a specific function and/or talent: One is the same kind of creative as you are, but established—at least more established than you. They can talk craft with you. One is the timekeeper. They’ll make sure that you meet the deadlines you state. One is the truthsayer. They’ll tell you when your work is not where it needs to be. Another could be the one you go to when you need motivation. Make sure you explain to them their roles. If they aren’t okay with those roles, ask them what they’d be okay with. Don’t assume. Then develop a meeting schedule. Meet once or twice a month as a group, and your individual folks (Mahyad Tousi and his people at Starfish Accelerator and Boom Gen Studios call this a ‘creative village) whenever you need to—and they have the time.

-       Either journal or record your voice (or make videos) detailing what you want and how you’ll get there. Be very specific. Along with fear and the illusion of not having enough time, we rarely are specific about our goals. When you’re specific, you can develop concrete steps to make that goal. Along with detailing your goals and the steps to achieve them, add things that motivate you, activate your imagination, propel you towards success.

Remember, not everything is for everybody, but give it go. You may just be surprised. 

Peace.

Until next time.