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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 19 MIN

345 It's Not a Motivation Problem

from Creative Thursday with Marisa

What if the reason you're not moving forward isn't about motivation? What if clarity is simply the domino that needs to fall first - and nobody helped you find it?   In this episode, I'm sharing a realization that's been building for years but finally got crystal clear this week - through three coaching calls, a hot seat, and a sentence I kept hearing from every Artist I spoke with.   This one is personal, a little vulnerable, and exactly what I needed to say out loud.   In this episode, you'll discover: The one sentence every Artist I've coached lately has said - and what it's really telling us Why knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different problems - and what bridges the gap The three reasons Artists stay stuck: the shiny squirrel, perfectionism disguised as preparation, and doing it alone Why I've shifted from "I help Artists make money" to something more honest - and more useful Why clarity is the domino that knocks over all the other dominoes The strawberry first principle - and why I reversed the productivity advice everyone gives What it really means to stop spinning - and why you don't have to figure it out alone An invitation: come do this together   Nothing's gone wrong. You are exactly where you're meant to be. Ready to stop spinning and start deciding - together?   The Six Month Studio Plan - a live 5-day bootcamp - starts May 17. Register at sixmonthstudioplan.com   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday at: creativethursday.com Instagram: @creativethursday

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