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In this episode you’ll learn:
- One small step to take to get your new idea into action
- How to find the courage to face three inevitable challenges
- The importance of having big plans (and bite-size goals)
- Why you must form a network of like-minded people
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Finding your own, authentic, creative path lies beyond your comfort zone.
In this short action episode, Janey Moffatt, founder of The Craftimation Factory, shares the steps she’s taken towards finding her own true calling.
Janey shares the reality of creating a living doing what you love: the challenges you’ll face and how to take action to develop the confidence and courage you need to realise your big ideas.
Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):
[0:00:45] Introducing the 50th episode of Inspirational Creatives.
[0:01:37] Thanks to Arianna, Khyhisha and Quinn.
[0:02:04] Going beyond your comfort zone.
“What is the thing you really, really want to say?” – Janey Moffatt
Your path
[0:02:35] How Janey knew she was on her own authentic path.
[0:03:15] How Janey recognises a worthy idea to follow.
[0:03:41] Why to focus only on the stuff that’s important to you.
[0:03:48] Janey shares the reality of creating a living doing what you love.
“I’ve been amazed at how easy it has been to do this work in comparison to how it was doing any of the other work that I did.” – Janey Moffatt
Your people
[0:05:31] Why it’s important to surround yourself with like-minded people.
[0:06:00] Taking the first step.
[0:07:18] Why the journey as a creative entrepreneur is not for everybody.
[0:07:43] Janey offers this support for when you’re experiencing resistance.
[0:08:39] The value of starting with bite-sized plans.
“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie
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If you enjoyed this podcast, you’ll also like:
- Janey Moffatt (Part One)
- Janey Moffatt (Part Two)
- Two Essential Ingredients For Your Creative Success
- Charlie Gilkey on Why Strategic Planning is Painful For Creative People
- Sarah Kathleen Peck on Reaching Creative Goals By Overcoming Procrasination
Thanks for listening
Good luck taking action today. Let me know how you get on!