What to Do When Someone Tells You To Quit

Creative Space with Jennifer Logue

On today’s episode of Creative Space, we’re going to talk about what to do when someone tells you to quit. I got inspired this week after going through this myself.
As artists, it is inevitable that we face criticism. Whether constructive or non-constructive, these comments can impact our creative process, sometimes causing us to question our dreams and passions. But, what if we could turn this adversity into an opportunity for growth? What if we could use criticism as a fuel for our artistic journey rather than letting it extinguish our creative spark?
I delved into my personal encounter with non-constructive criticism and the profound impact it had on me. The sting these words can leave is a testament to our vulnerability as artists. However, rather than allowing it to hinder our creativity, we can chose to view it as a lesson in resilience, and even use it as fuel for our next piece of work.
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SHOW NOTES:
0:00—Introduction
0:32—Being on the receiving end of non-constructive criticism
2:20—Why criticism hurts sometimes
3:06—What to do when someone tells you to quit
3:13—Remember that your dreams are between you and God
4:04—Consider the source
4:45—Phone a friend
5:09—Adam Sandler being told to quit
5:30—Honor your progress
6:00—Forgive the naysayer
6:15—Remember why you started
6:39—Keep going
6:53—Taylor Swift’s song, “Mean”
7:16—Closing