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 resistance

Thank you for all the support, everyone - if you have a moment to rate and review it is greatly appreciated!
Jim

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