This question was prompted by a very painful note from a Dad, who has a 17 yr-old son who wants to be a writer. So this is especially for all of you artists, musicians, writers, sculptors, comedians, and performers. How do you keep nurturing your dream when you can’t pay the rent and there are no groceries in the refrigerator?
Do you have to choose between nurturing your creativity vs paying the bills?
Episode #651 February 15, 2019
Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show.
Questions:
1. I’ve condemned my son to a slow and painful death
2. Should I pursue my dream or just give up and get a job?
3. Are you listening for your music?
4. How can you afford to follow your dream?
5. Here is a 5 step process for change
Quotation:
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Resources:
10 Quotes to Keep You Motivated Toward Your Dream
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How to hear your own music and God’s calling Start with 15 minutes of silence each morning (no TV, email or social media) Clear extraneous input during the day. Adjust your reticular activator system for new ideas and insights. Expect and tune in to new ideas. Listen for God’s voice calling you.Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles Paperback – by Steven Pressfield Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life In a Noisy World
5 Step Process for Change Clarify your current situation. Seek the advice and opinion of other people. Identify the alternative. Research and choose the best alternative. Act
Thanks for sharing the story of the father and son. As you know I have a 17 year old son. He loves reading and writing also and is very determined to use that in whatever his future work/career plans are. The insights you shared about not burboning his writing. In other words, one still has to eat and pay the bills while bringing our dreams to reality. I’ll make sure and share this with Adam.
Manual labor jobs are great in your 20’s hopefully you don’t get injured. Also, how long can your body take that physical labor 8 hrs a day 5 days a week? What about women doing those kind of jobs that Dan mentioned. Dan how many people in your family over the age of 40 are doing manual labor jobs? Hopefully, the people that are creative have a day job that pays the bills don’t drain them or stress them out that they have the energy to write, draw, coaching, make music…etc.