Forget Being Great

In the creative field, as in all fields, we all seek to do great work, have it seen, have some influence, be recognized and get a pat on the back. It's a part of what drives us, possibly more than money. But, sometimes the desire to do great work can stand in our way. We can get so caught up in trying to do great work that we can lose touch with what actually allows us to do great work, our soul. We stop listening to what moves us to be truthful in our expression and faithful to our personal perspectives that make our work unique. The pursuit of greatness can stall us out, give us writers block and paralyze us in fear of failure. I was reminded of this by an article in the Wall Street Journal called Importantitis, Enemy of Art. Download the article < -