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I’m Scared that I am Wrong
I might be wrong — but fear should not stop my pursuits.
If like me, you have chosen to pursue a creative endeavor — you know how scary this can be sometimes.
There are certain boxes that society prefers people fit into. They include career choice, class, race, family type, and so on.
When it comes to careers, the boxes tend to be all about the conventional. Office worker, doctor, lawyer, teacher, and so on.
If you choose creative of any sort — that tends to ignore the boxes.
There are some forms of creative work that do get boxed in that way. Graphic artists, copywriters and editors working for digital and print companies, for example.
But creatives who write novels, create paintings and sculptures, actors, singers, and so on break the molds in their pursuit. The boxes are not clearly defined.
When you make that choice — and pursue your art — there can be constant, nagging feelings that you are wrong.
Choosing to be a creative of this sort is fraught with challenges. What if I am wrong? What will happen? How will I make my living?
All valid questions. But fear of this nature is a product of the ego. Why? Because to succeed in these endeavors you must work…
