Hey Bradley, as a career creative, I can so relate to this journey. In fact, if I had a dime for every time I read a version of this from a creative friend...well, let's just say I wouldn't have to work anymore. Our job is one of those that requires a LOT of vulnerability, which is the gasoline-soaked tinder for self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Glad you're finding your way. Took me a good part of two decades to be able to sufficiently tell my brain to fuck off. I'm 51 now and still have moments of debilitating doubt, but I can at least acknowledge and compartmentalize it, seeing it for what it is.
Your multi-passionate-ness & curiosity has always been inspiring, so I’m happy to hear you’ve found your peace and flow again. But as a fellow burnout, I get that the people we love can tell us the good things about ourselves, but until we can feel the love within ourselves again it doesn’t click. It’s an agonizing journey, but also beautiful once you can see the other side.
Hey Bradley, as a career creative, I can so relate to this journey. In fact, if I had a dime for every time I read a version of this from a creative friend...well, let's just say I wouldn't have to work anymore. Our job is one of those that requires a LOT of vulnerability, which is the gasoline-soaked tinder for self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Glad you're finding your way. Took me a good part of two decades to be able to sufficiently tell my brain to fuck off. I'm 51 now and still have moments of debilitating doubt, but I can at least acknowledge and compartmentalize it, seeing it for what it is.
All the best, man.
Objects in motion, man. So glad to see your face here today. Keep smiling.
Your multi-passionate-ness & curiosity has always been inspiring, so I’m happy to hear you’ve found your peace and flow again. But as a fellow burnout, I get that the people we love can tell us the good things about ourselves, but until we can feel the love within ourselves again it doesn’t click. It’s an agonizing journey, but also beautiful once you can see the other side.
Brad — my old friend. I have *always* loved your passion and curiosity (and humor, wit, etc). From the rest of us still finding our fit: keep going.