Jon Simonassi Instagram – 5 things I wish I could tell my younger self👇 [Creator Edition]
👀 This is worth the read, trust me – by the end of this list you’ll already be better than when you started.
1. Let go of EGO when it comes to criticism and feedback
Chances are you’re probably afraid of someone verbally annihilating your latest creation but when you simply look for praise rather than criticism you’re stunting your ability to grow. Be open-minded, don’t take offence and ask humans you respect to ‘be brutal.’
2. Don’t get hung up on perfection
There’s no such thing as perfection in the creator world, the more time you take to tinker and toil the less time you’ll have to explore other projects and continue to learn from your mistakes. I’m not saying to simply pump content out the door but if you’re spending multiple days on that last 2% of the project you’re hindering growth.
3. Gear will not make you a better creator
It can be so seductive to tell yourself ‘as soon as I get X camera I’ll be better,’ but it’s just not true. All cameras are good these days, especially the one in your pocket. Upgrade your camera as your paid work budgets get upgraded and you’re ready for the next level but don’t wait for a silver bullet in lieu of creating things NOW.
4. Don’t create in a silo
Being a creator can be a very lonely and individualistic experience, many of us wear lots of hats and take on the responsibilities of what used to be teams of people. You have a finite amount of creative energy and time to make things but when you team up with other talented humans you not only learn from each other but make exponentially larger & more exciting things.
5. Try everything and then keep trying more
When you’re starting out you have no idea what you’re good at or how to find your niche. See a concept online you liked? Steal it, learn from it, make it your own. You should be creating as much as possible to slowly hone in on what it is that makes you unique. And don’t forget how incredibly unique YOU are, so if you want to differentiate yourself from other creators, inject more of your life experiences and stories into your content.
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#creator #timelapse #contentcreator #lumix | Posted on 28/Nov/2023 08:08:11
