Nobody's going to hand you the title. You have to name yourself.

From The Makings of an Artist, part of my podcast I've Always Got Time to Talk with Maya Gouliard. Full episode link in bio/comments.

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Finding your creative voice is often described as though it's something waiting to be discovered.
A single defining moment.
One perfect project.
One breakthrough that finally reveals who you are as a creative.
Real creative practice is usually much quieter than that.
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Perfectionism often disguises itself as high standards.
It tells us we're simply trying to do our best.
But over time, it can quietly change the relationship we have with creativity.
Ideas remain in our minds because they never feel ready.

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