I have come to the realisation that any format that offers immediate validation in the form of lazy likes or reactions to your work is antithetical to your growth as a creator (writer, artist, performer etc.). It shifts focus away from the act of honest and sincere creation, to the act of seeking quick approval. And thus, if you want to grow into the role of a serious practitioner of any art form, it is best to do it in a format that takes away the pressure, and the pleasures of immediate validation.
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The key is recognizing these platforms for what they are: distribution channels, not validation systems.
1. Change the Mirrors You Look Into
Not everyone can recognize what you bring. That doesn’t mean your work isn’t valuable—it just means you haven’t found the right feedback loop yet. Look for people, communities, or contexts that resonate with wha
... See moreThe refusal to acknowledge our creativity had its payoffs. We could wonder and worry about our arrogance instead of being humble enough to ask help to move through our fear. We could fantasize about art instead of doing the work. We could proceed to righteously ignore our creativity and never have to take the risks of fulfilling it.
