I’m trying to learn how to function in business. I’m trying to learn what “taxes” are, and what an “organized schedule” is. I’m trying to learn what “long term business plans” are, and how to make something succeed. And I’m trying to learn all of this and I feel like I have been using the wrong side of my brain.
I’ve been thinking long and hard about this blogging venture and which route to take. I’ve talked to a million people within the music industry and outside of it. I’ve played out the different scenarios in my head a thousand times. But the problem is that I’ve tried to continue to be creative throughout this learning process, and failed miserably. I have started to learn more about myself and how when I am forcing myself to do something logical, my creativity is garbage. **I wanted to say “rubbish” there but didn’t want to be made fun of** I don’t know how people manage to do both.
Maybe it’s just me, maybe it’s people like me, but for some reason when business stuff comes into my life I really, really have to concentrate or I will be completely lost. It’s not that I can’t do the things that I need to do, it’s just that if I am not completely focussed on it my brain instantly tries to ignore it and spit it out. I’ve got several friends that have succeeded in business and several “arty” friends that have a hard time getting out of the house by themselves. There’s got a balance in there somewhere.
The last few weeks I have been trying to find it… which usually ends with me staring at the wall.
Which are you? How do you cope when you forced to be the other?
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I do not “create” well at all IMHO, and I’m organized at work where I have to be. I know what I like when I see or hear it, but can’t tell you why.
Give me a call if you need help with the tax end of things. That is my career and I’m here to help.
Beth
I don’t think I’m very creative… even the poems and songs I write are typically very focused and have structure and rhyme. When I’m forced to be creative, I typically don’t do well… I only do well with creative things if I have inspiration.
I was hoping you were building us up to give us the answer!
I don’t cope. I just hope, when somebody looks at the graph, later on, my ups and downs (read: business side vs. creative side) will balance out.
I write lists. Lots and lots of lists…
I’ve found crack to be extremely helpful in these circumstances. Although it does have a minor “down” side.
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coffee. i meant coffee.
i envy creative people. i am NOT creative at all. I don’t even like to do skits! numbers, i love numbers and all that goes with it! but ask me to draw a straight line or think up a creative story or design a party invitation and blah. . . i have nothing! scrapbooking is a very painful process for me; thank goodness for all those help guides
I love my job, but you summed up what I hate about it. I love being a dentist, the creativity, and helping people. The pull was helping people, restoring health. I totally did not think through this whole business thing. I continue to fly by the seat of my pants after 9 years.
Exciting adventure. . . I am still not convinced!
This is a good post Brody. I am the exact opposite. I am in the “business” world but long to crossover or combine it with the “artsy” half of me that is screaming to come out…And it usually leaves me frustrated and as you say - staring at a wall…
I’m definitely more of a creative person, and when I start trying to be practical and business-y, I usually have these grand ideas that are actually impossible. I have to learn to think smaller, to take care of one thing at a time. But a plan is always good.
And like Kristin said…lists. Lists, lists, and more lists.
I’m with Lindsey. Creative. Big ideas. I have the drive to even get them off the ground, but lack the business sense or organization to maintain them.
I think it’s rare to find the artist who has a grasp on the business end. If you need help, maybe you can arrange something where you give the helper something valuable other than just money. Maybe help them start blogging? Or photos?
Delegation: I am not arty, but I can swing the logic pretty good. When I need arty I recruit someone arty. Is a partnership an option? isn’t that how some of the big tech companies run - one guy does the bidness & the other guy does the creative bit? BTW - rubbish=coolword!
I’m the same way. I have to be dead set on getting things done if they involve any kind of business aspect. And even then it’s tough cuz I frankly would rather not have to do it. But lists and such help. Or avoidance…
When I grow up, I’m going to stop trying to shove myself into skirts that don’t fit. What I am and what I am not is not dependant on the amount of effort I put into it but more a realization of the creation that I am being molded into.
I meant kilt.
I honestly think, I have a little bit of both. If forced to be one or the order, I cope by making sure it’s balanced as possible and enjoying the process is a required ingredient in coping…