Too many people go on and on about following your dreams, but sometimes the dream you have isn't the dream that really works for you. It's nice to fantasize about being someone other than who you are, but it's a dubious proposition to believe that you'll be truly happy living a life that isn't really you. Being creative doesn't mean fitting yourself into the image of someone else; by definition it's the exact opposite of that. Learn who you are and figure out what works for you, and then build your dreams based on that. Chasing the dreams of others rarely works in your favor.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://gunthrek.com/2021/08/12/finding-your-creative-spark/
