Iv'e had a renewed zest for building lately. Funnily enough I also feel closer to myself in that I know what things I want to and enjoy creating (sorry Phillip), which I think is helping massively.
What has been huge has been avoiding trying to create perfection, especially a first time round. And giving space in between to experiment with an idea instead of having something rigid. Which is the container you mentioned.
Tangient... when you look around many things are containers. Its a funny carpentry philosophy I have. Everything is a box. And when I frame it that way it alows me to believe I can build it, because who cant build a box?
Oh my dearest Philipp..you've split all the hairs that could be split..I'll probably have to write an essay to respond to your essay..I so wish they gad voice notes here..but..a few things stuck with me : no you weren't wrong..you simply saw things from a different perspective..another angle doesn't mean wrong, just a tad narrow window..I agree with you partially about the fact that looking at those 4 likes whether we admit or not, does stir something inside..and I'd say " sometimes yes"..but..creation isn't and shouldn't be performance..if you start from the premise that " you have to write everyday" then you aren't true to your soul in the sense that, if you feel it, absolutely do it..but just writing because something must be there turns slowly into a chore and later an ordeal..like wearing shackles voluntarily..and writing shouldn't be like that..I know your soul from your words my dearest and I do feel them..I hear its beat and it has not once expressed itself for performance..be true and stay true as always..there is no need to argue with your previous words..your windows got bigger, that's all 😘😘🤗❤️
I think content creator is a modern adaptation for a craftsman. But it’s very much diluted. Because the “craft” of the post modern era has been pigeonholed into socially pleasing the masses. It’s fueled by the very traits that make up how we move about our life: haste, instant gratification, and maximum reward with minimum effort. This appears antithetical to the traditional craftsman who’s craft cultivated the way he/she lived. Patience, slow gain, precision, tranquility.
I’ve noticed that even when I try to bring my own craft of calligraphy into my content I post, some of those grounding qualities are lost to the domineering intention of wanting to get as much likes as possible.
It's critical to find a balance between what your soul wants, and what one's audience wants.
Think of a funnel. Ideas that resonate broadly, or visually striking drone shots, get people to the top of funnel.
E.g. Reels about a motorcycle trip I took alone to the border of China bring people in. Then a subset are interested in my deeper ideas.
So maybe it's 25% 'viral' content to maximize reach, 25% informative, and 50% of what my soul wants. I've been playing around with this mix and have found it more sustainable.
Iv'e had a renewed zest for building lately. Funnily enough I also feel closer to myself in that I know what things I want to and enjoy creating (sorry Phillip), which I think is helping massively.
What has been huge has been avoiding trying to create perfection, especially a first time round. And giving space in between to experiment with an idea instead of having something rigid. Which is the container you mentioned.
Tangient... when you look around many things are containers. Its a funny carpentry philosophy I have. Everything is a box. And when I frame it that way it alows me to believe I can build it, because who cant build a box?
Thats where this comment ends. Its random.
Much love P
Oh my dearest Philipp..you've split all the hairs that could be split..I'll probably have to write an essay to respond to your essay..I so wish they gad voice notes here..but..a few things stuck with me : no you weren't wrong..you simply saw things from a different perspective..another angle doesn't mean wrong, just a tad narrow window..I agree with you partially about the fact that looking at those 4 likes whether we admit or not, does stir something inside..and I'd say " sometimes yes"..but..creation isn't and shouldn't be performance..if you start from the premise that " you have to write everyday" then you aren't true to your soul in the sense that, if you feel it, absolutely do it..but just writing because something must be there turns slowly into a chore and later an ordeal..like wearing shackles voluntarily..and writing shouldn't be like that..I know your soul from your words my dearest and I do feel them..I hear its beat and it has not once expressed itself for performance..be true and stay true as always..there is no need to argue with your previous words..your windows got bigger, that's all 😘😘🤗❤️
I think content creator is a modern adaptation for a craftsman. But it’s very much diluted. Because the “craft” of the post modern era has been pigeonholed into socially pleasing the masses. It’s fueled by the very traits that make up how we move about our life: haste, instant gratification, and maximum reward with minimum effort. This appears antithetical to the traditional craftsman who’s craft cultivated the way he/she lived. Patience, slow gain, precision, tranquility.
I’ve noticed that even when I try to bring my own craft of calligraphy into my content I post, some of those grounding qualities are lost to the domineering intention of wanting to get as much likes as possible.
Still trying to find a balance.
It's critical to find a balance between what your soul wants, and what one's audience wants.
Think of a funnel. Ideas that resonate broadly, or visually striking drone shots, get people to the top of funnel.
E.g. Reels about a motorcycle trip I took alone to the border of China bring people in. Then a subset are interested in my deeper ideas.
So maybe it's 25% 'viral' content to maximize reach, 25% informative, and 50% of what my soul wants. I've been playing around with this mix and have found it more sustainable.