Got 99 problems? We won’t finish that sentence...but we think there’s one problem that plagues every creative. It’s the artist in the mirror. In this passionate discussion from one of our Creative Checkups, we dig deep into the mindset shift that can bring external problems into perspective - by making ourselves the focus of our problem-solving process. No matter how the industry changes, or how the culture responds to new challenges, we creatives have the power to change our circumstances by making internal and practical adjustments, instead of waiting for circumstances to change. Resource Links mentioned in this episode: 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert Smith The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Read our review of The War of Art God and Gigs RoadMap: Seven Steps to Real Creative Success Discovering Your Authentic Self as an Independent Artist With Maria Z - Ep. 64 Navigating Monumental Success and Constant Change with Daniel Weatherspoon, Jazz Pianist and Grammy-Winning Producer - Ep.54 When Music isn’t Enough: 3 Responses for the Creatives in time of tragedy. Other Resources Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment Download our free Checklist to radically improve your livestreaming concerts Make your LiveStream an OMG! Event with this Free Checklist We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this episode… Tap HERE to send us a text! Support the show NEW DEVOTIONAL ON YOUVERSION! Would you like to understand God's creative process and apply it to your life? Check out our new YouVersion Bible reading plan here! NEW "DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PERSONALITY" QUIZ! We've developed this quiz to help you diagnose and discover where you currently stand in your journey as a faith-focused artist. You'll find out which of the 5 Christian Creative Personalities you're currently operating in and how to improve on your strengths and get help with your weaknesses. Take the 5- minute quiz HERE PODCAST MERCH Get God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? Exchange VALUE 4 VALUE! You can share: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to pick an amount to support the podcast monthly, OR: Get a modern podcast app that allows you support us IN REAL TIME by sending us value digitally! Get a new podcast app that supports these new features HERE.