Orbiting The Giant Hairball (Gordon MacKenzie)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n11. In your book “Die Empty,” you explore the concept of unleashing your best work every day. Many creatives feel they need to hold back and conserve their output. How can people overcome this tendency?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Your work is not for you, it\u2019s for others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you embrace this, you see that it\u2019s selfish and egoistic to hold onto your work or withhold your contribution because you don\u2019t feel as valued as you think you should be or you feel ill-equipped to be doing the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your job is simply to do the work, then to put it into the world where it can be of use to others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people refuse to do so because they\u2019re afraid it won\u2019t be as valuable as they\u2019d hoped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it may be far more useful than they\u2019d imagined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only way to know is to put it into the world where it belongs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Again, it\u2019s not about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. Finally, what is one key piece of advice you would give to our readers who are seeking personal growth and development?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Recognize that today is the only thing you are promised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are waiting for some day in the future when you feel more equipped or the stars are better aligned, you are engaging in wishful thinking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The key is to take one step today – even a small one – in the direction of your ambitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Refuse to take your best work to the grave with you as so many before you have done. Choose to die empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\nSustainable Practices Over Talent<\/strong>: Consistent, sustainable practices that keep individuals productive and innovative in their work.<\/li>\n\n\n\nCreative Challenges<\/strong>: Creative professionals often face the task of generating high-quality ideas under strict deadlines and budget constraints. Developing effective strategies to manage these demands.<\/li>\n\n\n\nCollaboration and Individuality<\/strong>: While collaboration is vital, it doesn’t replace the need for individual work.<\/li>\n\n\n\nAuthentic Voice<\/strong>: Using one’s authentic voice, even under pressure to conform, is essential for creatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\nDaily Output<\/strong>: Contribute your best work every day, rather than holding back or waiting for ‘the perfect moment.’<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Discover our exclusive interview with author Todd Henry – a leading thinker in creativity, productivity, and passion for work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8734,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[105],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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