Did I mess up?

It's hard to know where to spend your time when uncertainty is heightened.

I spent 2.5 years writing The Creative Condition around my illustration projects, but this came at a cost of marketing my illustration.

Depending on which day you ask me, I look back on this and question my wisdom, or celebrate the bravery. The truth is, it's impossible to know.

What drove me to write it was a sense of purpose I can't quite explain with logic. Serendipity, the need to evolve as a creative pro, and concern about a shifting illustration market were all a part of my psychology.

Beyond the launch, the book provided a foundational framework for my creativity coaching work, which wasn't in my mind while writing, and I suppose that's the point here. Things are always unfolding, so it's vital, if rarely easy, to move forward with passion, intentionality, and self-belief.

And like any coach, therapist, or mentor, I'm never fully sure when it comes to my time, but helping others to understand and lead with their story comes naturally to me.

Who can see their wood for their trees, after all?

Nobody can go back and fix things, and there are no guaranteed tomorrows, so how do you feel today? How far are you from the times you felt the most magic, and how did you get here? Maybe you needed the detour. You’re here, after all, so how can we make an interesting challenge of it and take the next steps?

On any given days, my head buzzes with these kinds of thoughts. It’s better that I put the outcomes to good use by helping someone!