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Hello everyone and welcome to Creative Space, a podcast where we explore, learn and grow in creativity together.
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I'm your host, jennifer Logue, and today's topic is all about taking creative risks without letting fear of failure hold you back.
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This was inspired by an email from Mia, a visual artist and photographer from the Boston area.
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Mia wrote Hi, jennifer, I love experimenting with new ideas in my art, but I often hold back because I'm afraid of failing or looking foolish.
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How can I take creative risks without being paralyzed by fear of failure?
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Mia, mia, first of all, thank you for sharing that.
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I think a lot of us have felt that way at some point.
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It's so easy to get stuck in our comfort zones, but taking risks is where real growth happens.
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So let's talk about some ways to take those creative leaps without letting fear hold you back.
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Tip number one start small and experiment.
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You don't have to go all in on a big, risky project right away.
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Start with smaller experiments.
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Try a new technique on a small piece or do a mini series, something that doesn't feel too overwhelming.
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Each little success will build your confidence.
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Tip number two change your perspective on failure.
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This is a big one.
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Instead of seeing failure as something negative, think of it as part of the creative process.
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Every time something doesn't go as planned, you're learning and you're growing.
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I've learned so much more from failure in my life than success.
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To be honest.
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It's all just feedback to help you improve.
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Tip number three set a time or resource limit If you're worried about wasting time or materials.
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Set a limit.
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Give yourself a couple of hours or use a limited amount of supplies for this art experiment if that makes any sense.
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This way, the stakes feel lower and you're more likely to take the risk.
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So know when to hit pause and know when to say no to buying more expensive supplies for this new project.
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Tip number four share your work with supportive people.
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It's important to have a circle of people who will support you, no matter what.
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Share your experiments and ideas with them first.
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What Share your experiments and ideas with them first.
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Their encouragement can make it easier to put yourself out there and take risks in your work.
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If you're not part of an artist collective, I recommend getting involved with one.
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You can root each other on and create a foundation of support so you feel comfortable and strong enough to take those risks and get valuable feedback.
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Tip number five focus on playfulness and curiosity.
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Approach your creative work with a sense of play and curiosity, because when you're playing, the pressure to succeed or to be perfect that goes away.
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Allow yourself to explore and enjoy the process without worrying about the end result.
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The true success is the doing of your art.
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So you've already won.
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You're doing it.
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Anyway, mia, I hope these tips help you feel a little braver in your creative experiments.
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Remember, the best art often comes from those moments when we're willing to step into the unknown and out of our comfort zones and to everyone listening.
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Don't be afraid to be bold in your art.
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You don't have to share it with the world right away.
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Share these new experiments with people you trust, whose feedback you value.
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Refine it out of the public eye first, and when you feel ready, then you can share your bold new direction with the world.
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The only failure here, the only failure, is not trying at all.
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And with that I would like to add if you have a question or a topic you'd like me to cover, let me know.
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I love helping you guys.
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Anyway, that's all I have for this episode of Creative Space, thank you.
00:00:10.510 --> 00:00:17.745
Hello everyone and welcome to Creative Space, a podcast where we explore, learn and grow in creativity together.
00:00:17.745 --> 00:00:27.560
I'm your host, jennifer Logue, and today's topic is all about taking creative risks without letting fear of failure hold you back.
00:00:27.560 --> 00:00:34.540
This was inspired by an email from Mia, a visual artist and photographer from the Boston area.
00:00:34.540 --> 00:00:46.128
Mia wrote Hi, jennifer, I love experimenting with new ideas in my art, but I often hold back because I'm afraid of failing or looking foolish.
00:00:46.128 --> 00:00:51.006
How can I take creative risks without being paralyzed by fear of failure?
00:00:51.006 --> 00:00:55.182
Mia, mia, first of all, thank you for sharing that.
00:00:55.182 --> 00:00:58.209
I think a lot of us have felt that way at some point.
00:00:58.209 --> 00:01:05.031
It's so easy to get stuck in our comfort zones, but taking risks is where real growth happens.
00:01:05.031 --> 00:01:12.081
So let's talk about some ways to take those creative leaps without letting fear hold you back.
00:01:14.000 --> 00:01:17.009
Tip number one start small and experiment.
00:01:17.009 --> 00:01:21.530
You don't have to go all in on a big, risky project right away.
00:01:21.530 --> 00:01:23.909
Start with smaller experiments.
00:01:23.909 --> 00:01:30.661
Try a new technique on a small piece or do a mini series, something that doesn't feel too overwhelming.
00:01:30.661 --> 00:01:34.530
Each little success will build your confidence.
00:01:34.530 --> 00:01:39.087
Tip number two change your perspective on failure.
00:01:39.087 --> 00:01:41.114
This is a big one.
00:01:41.114 --> 00:01:46.501
Instead of seeing failure as something negative, think of it as part of the creative process.
00:01:46.501 --> 00:01:51.593
Every time something doesn't go as planned, you're learning and you're growing.
00:01:51.593 --> 00:01:55.412
I've learned so much more from failure in my life than success.
00:01:55.412 --> 00:01:56.054
To be honest.
00:01:56.054 --> 00:01:59.882
It's all just feedback to help you improve.
00:01:59.882 --> 00:02:09.276
Tip number three set a time or resource limit If you're worried about wasting time or materials.
00:02:09.276 --> 00:02:10.520
Set a limit.
00:02:10.520 --> 00:02:19.002
Give yourself a couple of hours or use a limited amount of supplies for this art experiment if that makes any sense.
00:02:19.002 --> 00:02:23.790
This way, the stakes feel lower and you're more likely to take the risk.
00:02:23.790 --> 00:02:31.891
So know when to hit pause and know when to say no to buying more expensive supplies for this new project.
00:02:32.639 --> 00:02:35.651
Tip number four share your work with supportive people.
00:02:35.651 --> 00:02:40.284
It's important to have a circle of people who will support you, no matter what.
00:02:40.284 --> 00:02:43.913
Share your experiments and ideas with them first.
00:02:43.913 --> 00:02:48.104
What Share your experiments and ideas with them first.
00:02:48.104 --> 00:02:50.390
Their encouragement can make it easier to put yourself out there and take risks in your work.
00:02:50.390 --> 00:02:55.544
If you're not part of an artist collective, I recommend getting involved with one.
00:02:55.544 --> 00:03:06.354
You can root each other on and create a foundation of support so you feel comfortable and strong enough to take those risks and get valuable feedback.
00:03:07.561 --> 00:03:12.073
Tip number five focus on playfulness and curiosity.
00:03:12.073 --> 00:03:22.353
Approach your creative work with a sense of play and curiosity, because when you're playing, the pressure to succeed or to be perfect that goes away.
00:03:22.353 --> 00:03:29.322
Allow yourself to explore and enjoy the process without worrying about the end result.
00:03:29.322 --> 00:03:33.050
The true success is the doing of your art.
00:03:33.050 --> 00:03:34.853
So you've already won.
00:03:34.853 --> 00:03:35.700
You're doing it.
00:03:36.442 --> 00:03:43.114
Anyway, mia, I hope these tips help you feel a little braver in your creative experiments.
00:03:43.114 --> 00:03:54.444
Remember, the best art often comes from those moments when we're willing to step into the unknown and out of our comfort zones and to everyone listening.
00:03:54.444 --> 00:03:57.875
Don't be afraid to be bold in your art.
00:03:57.875 --> 00:04:00.502
You don't have to share it with the world right away.
00:04:00.502 --> 00:04:05.610
Share these new experiments with people you trust, whose feedback you value.
00:04:05.610 --> 00:04:14.221
Refine it out of the public eye first, and when you feel ready, then you can share your bold new direction with the world.
00:04:14.221 --> 00:04:20.391
The only failure here, the only failure, is not trying at all.
00:04:20.391 --> 00:04:27.663
And with that I would like to add if you have a question or a topic you'd like me to cover, let me know.
00:04:27.663 --> 00:04:29.228
I love helping you guys.
00:04:29.228 --> 00:04:33.240
Anyway, that's all I have for this episode of Creative Space, thank you.
