AOD 011: The Art Of Consolidation – Selling Yourself (To Yourself) as a Creative

Some people are reluctant to step into the role of a creative; though they have ideas, they feel safer separating passion from public persona.  Whether this is rooted in a fear of failure, a fear of ridicule, a fear of discomfort or a fear of appearing to take oneself too seriously, such people miss out on all the growth which comes from truly living your craft and walking with both feet on the path.  It's not easy, but nothing worth doing ever is!  Having the conviction to own your decisions out loud is one of the keys towards becoming the version of yourself you want to be.  Slightly expanding on AOD 004, XV speaks on a few of the benefits of consolidating all sides of your identity.