Why You Made It in the First Place
Or, how to deal with a short attention span
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Make stuff you like and don’t second guess your tastes. This may be obvious advice, but it’s easy to forget especially if you’re just getting started.
Launching your work into the public eye can be nerve-racking. You may be thoroughly enamored with your newly-christened concoction, but seeing it from a consumer’s perspective can gradually undermine your confidence.
This isn’t all bad—it’s a bit of a double-edged blade. The trick is to parse the constructive criticism from the mindless troll-gibber. Separate deserved praise from excessive adulation. Don’t let either side impair your judgement.
Take what you can—learn from your mistakes and reinforce your strengths. But most important, remember why you made it and why you like it.
Originally posted on Kieffer Bros.
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