CPT #126: Tom Hanks and the Art of Not Forcing Your Creativity

If you're currently fighting with a project that refuses to behave, you might be trying to force an outcome that wasn't meant to be.   In this episode, I share a surprising lesson from Tom Hanks’ performance in Forrest Gump. We often think that being a "pro" means forcing our vision into reality, but sometimes the most professional thing you can do is learn to follow your project’s lead instead.   Whether you're a writer, an artist, or just someone trying to get through a messy creative week, this pep talk is a permission slip to stop the "force" and start the "flow."   Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Every episode stands on its own.   If you're ready to stop performing and start feeling human again, I invite you to join me for a free Creativity Circle. (Don't forget to confirm you subscription!) We meet next on April 25.