I just found out my latest musical that I’ve been working on for five years, has had two readings, two workshops and is ready for production was cut from a theater’s season because of an 8% budget cut. Musicals take a long time to get to market, and so I’ll probably be waiting a lot longer, but am considering just producing it myself to get it on tape and move on to the next creative work. There is something scary about doubling down on myself rather than a traditional path, but somehow I know it’s probably the right thing to do. Enjoyed your article. Thank you!
I decided - literally today but before reading this - I'm going all in on the concept of "OperationLTD (Live the Dream)" a life mission my husband and I live by but I want to make into a business. A company aaaaannnnnd a community. Consulting, speaking, teaching, creating, and throw in a bed and breakfast. There's a through line (I promise) for me to do all these things I love; it just needs plans and goals. But doubling down on my own vision? Committed. Thanks for the inspo!
I had a similar thing recently with a potential client. The job was to consult on their paid media growth (which was my bread and butter for ages) and it would have been really well paid. I went through a weeks long process with them and then in the end they went with someone else. When I got the email I felt relieved and the clarity you mentioned. It was a line in the sand for me - no more paid media work. I back my vision for alternative growth and helping brands rely less on big social and am now all in. But I think I had to go through that process one last time to get the clarity. Would love to have a catchup/ brainstorming call soon 💭💭💭
This is inspiring to hear. Sometimes that process/the work is worth the clarity in the end. I'm so thrilled to have found your Substack, your thoughts on growth – needs to be in the world. Would love to catchup/brainstorm, too!! Cook up something 🥔🧅🌽🥕🥦 tasty
I think interviewing is really important to reinforce your own personal goals and needs. I’m not saying go for a job that you don’t want, but if something sounds interesting, it’s worthwhile to explore every possible opportunity. You never know!
Sometimes, it's good to walk away from safety and to keep challenging yourself. I once was in a similar spot, a friend approached me about a job and I took it because it was safe - a full-time job on an open-end contract working under a good and levelheaded friend. It turned out to be the worst thing I could have done, the great energy we had as friends translated well to the work we did together but not into the corporate environment we worked in. The things we'd dreamed up together for my role development never came into fruition and she eventually left the company. I was left in a dead end position under a new miserable boss at the brink of burnout and here I am, two years later, still burnt out and the friend and I haven't spoken since she left the company. I miss my friend and I miss my health. I wish I had walked away from safety back then.
Truth well-outlined. I'm in a similar situation, with similar questions ahead of me, a similarly conflicting needs and goals. But it's all about how we see things that happen to us. We can turn it into anything we decide it to be, and as long as it benefits our process, it's always a win. Hi5!
I just found out my latest musical that I’ve been working on for five years, has had two readings, two workshops and is ready for production was cut from a theater’s season because of an 8% budget cut. Musicals take a long time to get to market, and so I’ll probably be waiting a lot longer, but am considering just producing it myself to get it on tape and move on to the next creative work. There is something scary about doubling down on myself rather than a traditional path, but somehow I know it’s probably the right thing to do. Enjoyed your article. Thank you!
What a letdown. So much work left on the table, yeah just get it out to the world in your own way - very cool.
I decided - literally today but before reading this - I'm going all in on the concept of "OperationLTD (Live the Dream)" a life mission my husband and I live by but I want to make into a business. A company aaaaannnnnd a community. Consulting, speaking, teaching, creating, and throw in a bed and breakfast. There's a through line (I promise) for me to do all these things I love; it just needs plans and goals. But doubling down on my own vision? Committed. Thanks for the inspo!
I had a similar thing recently with a potential client. The job was to consult on their paid media growth (which was my bread and butter for ages) and it would have been really well paid. I went through a weeks long process with them and then in the end they went with someone else. When I got the email I felt relieved and the clarity you mentioned. It was a line in the sand for me - no more paid media work. I back my vision for alternative growth and helping brands rely less on big social and am now all in. But I think I had to go through that process one last time to get the clarity. Would love to have a catchup/ brainstorming call soon 💭💭💭
This is inspiring to hear. Sometimes that process/the work is worth the clarity in the end. I'm so thrilled to have found your Substack, your thoughts on growth – needs to be in the world. Would love to catchup/brainstorm, too!! Cook up something 🥔🧅🌽🥕🥦 tasty
I think interviewing is really important to reinforce your own personal goals and needs. I’m not saying go for a job that you don’t want, but if something sounds interesting, it’s worthwhile to explore every possible opportunity. You never know!
Sometimes, it's good to walk away from safety and to keep challenging yourself. I once was in a similar spot, a friend approached me about a job and I took it because it was safe - a full-time job on an open-end contract working under a good and levelheaded friend. It turned out to be the worst thing I could have done, the great energy we had as friends translated well to the work we did together but not into the corporate environment we worked in. The things we'd dreamed up together for my role development never came into fruition and she eventually left the company. I was left in a dead end position under a new miserable boss at the brink of burnout and here I am, two years later, still burnt out and the friend and I haven't spoken since she left the company. I miss my friend and I miss my health. I wish I had walked away from safety back then.
Ugg. Thats heartbreaking. I worry that type of situation might have happened to me. Hard to know.
Truth well-outlined. I'm in a similar situation, with similar questions ahead of me, a similarly conflicting needs and goals. But it's all about how we see things that happen to us. We can turn it into anything we decide it to be, and as long as it benefits our process, it's always a win. Hi5!
Very true. Sometimes I ignore what I truly want in life bc I get distracted and seduced by good energy!