5 Steps to Avoid the Comparison Trap and Enjoy the Creative Process

In this episode of the Perspective Podcast, Scotty discusses the dangers of the Comparison Trap. He also gives you 5 steps towards enjoying the creative process so you can break the spell of comparison. These steps are: 1. Find Your Sweet Spot 2. Experimentation 3. Create From an Authentic Place 4. Passion & Enthusiasm 5. Vulnerability ### Takeaways: - **Understand that you are good enough** , but these things never happen overnight for anyone - You need to **have a vision** in order to **enjoy the process and the grind of creating** - **Take your inspiration** and **evolve it into something new and refreshing** - **Plagiarism is never cool** - **Put as much excitement and passion into your work as possible** - People are attracted to those who **relentlessly pursue the things they love** and bring an energy to it - Getting transparent and sharing a vulnerable side of you that people can resonate with will **help build credibility** Hand Lettering Inspirations: [Raul Alejandro](https://www.instagram.com/draw_ul/) [Ricardo Gonzalez](https://www.instagram.com/itsaliving/) [Jessica Hische](http://jessicahische.is/) [Doyald Young](http://www.doyaldyoung.com/) Book Recommendation: [Show Your Work - Austin Kleon](http://amzn.to/2c7rYqV) Blog Post Series: - [Find Your Greatest Strength](http://perspective-collective.com/the-sweet-spot-how-to-find-your-strengths/) - [Find Your Greatest Passion](http://perspective-collective.com/the-sweet-spot-finding-your-passion/) - [Find Your Sweet Spot](http://perspective-collective.com/find-your-sweet-spot/) [Creative South talk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjOFErfOGZo) Music by: [Blookah](http://soundcloud.com/blookah)

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