Creator Compass
Reminders of how I want to show up as a creative human being.
Creator Compass
God is intentional when he creates
Down to the shades of purple in a flower that compliment each other. That hold value of being beautiful and useful.
Like if we were to just stop and consider all the little things that make life possible. The fact that I'm breathing air, the fact that I have vocal cords to speak into a phone, the flower with the
... See moreIf God entrusted you with a message, stop editing it for mass appeal.
Say it how He gave it.
Not polished. Not over-produced. But real. Carried through your wilderness, through the wrestle, through the refining fire.
On experiencing life slowly for an artist - Rick Rubin
I think when we’re moving slow, we’re stopping to experience each part. I know if I go to the beach for my morning walk and I go myself, I walk at the pace that I walk, get my heart rate up, stay consistent, listen to my podcast or audiobook, and pay attention to the things around me. I might
... See moreFor years I resented "the algorithm."
It felt like a master I had to appease.
But now I see it differently.
Its whole design is to bring readers the words they need.
And that’s what I want too.
Which means... See more
Grant Herbelsubstack.com“In the past, jobs were about muscles. Now they’re about brains, but in the future, they’ll be about the heart.”
Maria Flynn • Opinion | The A.I. Economy Will Make Jobs More Human - The New York Times
Your role isn’t to package the river.
Your role is to invite people to sit at the bank and listen to it move.
The 80/20 Individual: How to Build on the 20% of What You do Best
amazon.com
Creating Without Needing an Audience
Sharing ideas is about faithfulness, not scale.
One conversation can be as meaningful as one thousand subscribers.
Writing is thinking made visible.
Artifacts left behind matter more than metrics attached to them.
The right people don’t need volume—they need clarity.
Leave markers in the field for fellow shepherds to
... See moreThe most profitable niche is you. Your unique skills, interests, and experience overlap in a way that allow you to solve profitable problems for people you enjoy working with. The authentic don’t have to compete with anyone but themselves.