Feedback Thoughts
Feedback Thoughts
After reading this blog post by John Spencer there are a few things I picked up while reading. First of all, to tackle self-doubt is a huge undertaking because it's something that's so relevant to us and our lives. It creeps up everywhere once you obtain a perception of yourself. John Spencer believes that self doubt can demotivate a creative thinker or someone who hopes to achieve a goal or end result. He says that self doubt can hinder a persons ability to try and to then try to get better. Which I totally agree with.
Self doubt can stem from comparing yourself to others, even if you're doing a great job and exceeding your own expectations, you will always hold yourself down because your work "doesn't compare" to the work of someone else. The funny thing is though, that person has gone through the same processes, the same trials and tribulations to get their work to the standard they hold. They had to endure self doubt in the form of comparison to their peers. But they didn't let that stop them from bettering their own skills step by step and ultimately reaching a goal they thought was set by someone else.
When a person disregards the criticisms, comparisons and self doubt they can really allow themselves to flourish and let their abilities shine undefeated by these harsh factors. That can be when a person makes their greatest strides in their field of work. Comparison can also be a powerful ally when the person has no self doubt and truly believes they can accomplish something. For example, players in the NBA who make the draft will then be compared to other players on the court and be intimidated or discouraged from trying their hardest or practicing to become better because they're afraid. But there are those few who come into the league and say "I shouldn't be compared to them. Being compared to them is an insult to me and what I think I can achieve. I'll show you that I'm on another level." And they use that motivation to power themselves above the ranks of the others. Twenty year old, Tyler Herro, was drafted by the Miami Heat. He was pick number 13 in the first round. And when he started his season in 2019 he set out with the names of all 12 players who were picked before him and challenged himself to show that he, in fact, is better than all of them.
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| -Tyler Herro and Chief Executive of the NBA, Adam Silver, at draft night 2019 |
Make Good Art: Neil Gaiman
I love reading or learning about people who preach of persistence and perseverance in terms of the passion of a hobby or hopefully a career. That's why I'm a fan of Casey Neistat. I believe Neil Gaiman has the same drive as someone like Casey Neistat, who know somewhat or completely what they want to do and even if they hit obstacles and problems, they continue to just do what they do. Gaiman says that if you like it and want to do it then just do it. Even if there's people giving you hate, or saying you won't make it or that you won't achieve anything. Just keep making art because at some point you could "make it" and it'll pay off and that will lessen the sting and feel rewarding for not stopping. And also, stopping doesn't just mean giving up on your goal if you have one it can mean that you miss out on so many opportunities to make mistakes and risks that can in one way or another change your life for the better.
I really liked the quote here, “If you are not making mistakes, you’re not taking enough risks.” And that's really important. If you want something to happen you can't just sit around and let it fall into your lap. That's impossible. And even if it did fall into your lap, would you feel like you deserved it? Would you feel all the joy, relief and euphoria that you would if you had fought for what you wanted? Maybe some would but I don't think I would feel that. Gaiman's thoughts on Make Good Art, no matter what is very interesting because if you want to be a good writer, you have to write. If you want to be a good Director, you have to make movies. If you want to be the best Sportsperson in the world, you must play every game. You can't believe that you must make a masterpiece first go. You need to develop a plethora of a portfolio and that will then in turn, with so much variation and experience will teach you a lot about whatever you're passionate about. You have a better chance of having a great short film from a collection of 100 short films you have made than if you struggle to even make one.
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