Sometimes it feels like we’re just marching from one goal to another.
Most of the time though, it feels like there are obstacles in our way, things that we need to overcome. Some of the things I have had to overcome on my path were:
Finding more time to work on my practice
Reducing the number of decisions I need to make every day.
Communicating my vision to my spouse
Spending 300 hours a year on video games
Spending 4 hours preparing and consuming food daily
I though today we could talk about some of the things that are a roadblock to our creative process.
As always feel free to freestyle or use these stubs:
Hi I’m [ Name ], the thing standing in the way of my creative path is [ Name big or small obstacle ]
Hi, I’m Garrett 👋 The thing standing in my way most often is my day job. For years now I’ve had to “sneak in” creative pursuits, either early in the morning, late in the evening or on my lunch breaks. Not impossible to do, of course, but when I think of being at my creative best, it isn’t really when it’s midnight and I’m half asleep. And because of the schedule it also isn’t like I can ride a wave of creativity, as there’s always, “I have to go to work,” “I have to get back to work,” or, “I have to get to bed,” looming around the corner, and therefore impacting focus.
This is such a great question, the thing standing in the way of my creative path is impatience, inner critic and lots and lots of mindless content consumption.
Aug 21, 2023·edited Aug 21, 2023Liked by Adam Ming
Hello! I'm Brianne, and things staying in the way of my creative path are 1) circling with other work (like prep work, or small things that are easy and feel comfortable rather than a big thing that could be more transformative (and scary)) 2) playing with many ideas, rather than staying consistently on ONE thing and really devoting myself to it, in wild and brave big ways. Thanks for nudging us to think about this, Adam!
I'm Rebecca, and the things standing in my way are 1) leaving the notifications on on my phone (my grown children love to pester me), 2) not being very organized, and 3) too many other hobbies/personal interests. Number 2 is probably the hardest to fix.
Hi, Rebecca! I just read your Snippets and Sketches and enjoyed it and subscribed. I totally relate to no. 2. I have ideas and notes all over the place and am trying to develop a system to track them better. Have you found anything that has helped you?
Hi Brianne! Thanks for subscribing! Keeping a bullet journal has helped a bit. But I find that having motivation from outside sources like a deadline or a class that I’ve paid for. I have also started dividing my day a little better, though it’s hard for me to stay consistent with that. Following Adam has been motivating so far!
I’m Dekera and my day job and having 3 small children often get in the way of regular creation. Btw Adam I tried to book a session but receive a message about Stripe accounts not accepting fees in CA? I don’t live in California. Do you know the solution to this?
Hi, I’m Garrett 👋 The thing standing in my way most often is my day job. For years now I’ve had to “sneak in” creative pursuits, either early in the morning, late in the evening or on my lunch breaks. Not impossible to do, of course, but when I think of being at my creative best, it isn’t really when it’s midnight and I’m half asleep. And because of the schedule it also isn’t like I can ride a wave of creativity, as there’s always, “I have to go to work,” “I have to get back to work,” or, “I have to get to bed,” looming around the corner, and therefore impacting focus.
I feel you, for me having a lot of time was not as important as having a time set apart daily, little things add up!
They do! I dream of the day I can go full-time, but over the years I’ve been able to carve out routines alongside the day job to keep projects moving.
This is such a great question, the thing standing in the way of my creative path is impatience, inner critic and lots and lots of mindless content consumption.
Amazing self awareness:)
Hello! I'm Brianne, and things staying in the way of my creative path are 1) circling with other work (like prep work, or small things that are easy and feel comfortable rather than a big thing that could be more transformative (and scary)) 2) playing with many ideas, rather than staying consistently on ONE thing and really devoting myself to it, in wild and brave big ways. Thanks for nudging us to think about this, Adam!
Thanks for sharing, my own journey has been one of getting out of my way!
I can relate to both of those things Brianne!
I'm Rebecca, and the things standing in my way are 1) leaving the notifications on on my phone (my grown children love to pester me), 2) not being very organized, and 3) too many other hobbies/personal interests. Number 2 is probably the hardest to fix.
Hi, Rebecca! I just read your Snippets and Sketches and enjoyed it and subscribed. I totally relate to no. 2. I have ideas and notes all over the place and am trying to develop a system to track them better. Have you found anything that has helped you?
Hi Brianne! Thanks for subscribing! Keeping a bullet journal has helped a bit. But I find that having motivation from outside sources like a deadline or a class that I’ve paid for. I have also started dividing my day a little better, though it’s hard for me to stay consistent with that. Following Adam has been motivating so far!
I’m Dekera and my day job and having 3 small children often get in the way of regular creation. Btw Adam I tried to book a session but receive a message about Stripe accounts not accepting fees in CA? I don’t live in California. Do you know the solution to this?
Hi Dereka, I'll talk to the team could you email me a screenshot? (in the meantime i'll check the settings)
Hi I’m Kate, the thing standing in the way of my creative path is self doubt.