You're Not Lazy, You're Just Scared (And That Changes Everything)

This week we’re calling out that sneaky little lie we tell ourselves: that we're just being "lazy" when we can't seem to start that project. Spoiler alert: you're not lazy, you're scared. And that's totally normal, so quit beating yourself up about it.

Hosts Dawn and Ruth get wonderfully honest about their own creative fumbles – like when Ruth completely blanked on work commitments (been there!) and Dawn's white-knuckle journey launching her business course. They're diving into why enthusiasm beats discipline every single time when it comes to sustaining your art, plus sharing gems from “The Artist’s Way,” their current book obsession, about treating work like play and finding your people.

You'll get the real talk on creative U-turns, why visualizing success actually works (even if it feels a little woo-woo), and – here's the kicker – why asking for help isn't admitting defeat, it's being smart. Because sometimes you need your people to lovingly tell you to get your act together, and that's what community is for.

Ready to stop hiding and start creating? This one's for you.

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00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:53 Summer Reflections and Theater Experiences

03:01 Discussing Chapter Nine: Recovering a Sense of Compassion

03:23 Overcoming Fear in Business

05:41 The Importance of Belonging and Success

07:42 Treating Work as Play

11:21 Discussing Creative U-Turns

12:06 The Importance of Collaboration

12:44 Overcoming Creative Blocks

13:18 The Power of Community and Support

14:43 Morning Pages and Creative Activities

17:11 Visualizing Success and Staying Motivated

20:42 Final Thoughts and Encouragement