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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 13 MIN

You’ll Want to Quit. That’s Part of the Path.

from The Creative Life — with Jim Kroft · host Jim Kroft

Welcome back to The Creative Life.There’s a moment every artist faces — not just once, but again and again.You’ve put in the hours. You’ve pushed through resistance. And then one day, you ask the question:Should I just… stop?This episode is about that question — and what happens if, instead of giving up, you keep going.It’s a reflection on the reckonings we face as creatives — and how those moments can either end a journey… or begin a new chapter.Whether you're in the thick of doubt or on the cusp of your next phase, I hope this brings some fire to your step — and courage to go on.What you’ll take away:🪞 Why “give up” moments are often invitations to grow⚔️ How to meet the threshold every artist encounters🎛️ A creative process that sustains when momentum fades🔁 How joy returns after the work nearly breaks you💡 Why meaning often hides on the far side of resistanceThank you for all the support, everyone - if you have a moment to rate and review it is greatly appreciated!Jim🎵  Jim Kroft on Spotify 📝 Newsletter: The Creative Life 📸  YouTube 💬 Instagram  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back to The Creative Life.There’s a moment every artist faces — not just once, but again and again.You’ve put in the hours. You’ve pushed through resistance. And then one day, you ask the question:Should I just… stop?This episode is about that question — and what happens if, instead of giving up, you keep going.It’s a reflection on the reckonings we face as creatives — and how those moments can either end a journey… or begin a new chapter.Whether you're in the thick of doubt or on the cusp of your next phase, I hope this brings some fire to your step — and courage to go on.What you’ll take away:🪞 Why “give up” moments are often invitations to grow⚔️ How to meet the threshold every artist encounters🎛️ A creative process that sustains when momentum fades🔁 How joy returns after the work nearly breaks you💡 Why meaning often hides on the far side of resistanceThank you for all the support, everyone - if you have a moment to rate and review it is greatly appreciated!Jim🎵  Jim Kroft on Spotify 📝 Newsletter: The Creative Life 📸  YouTube 💬 Instagram  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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