This One Idea is Ruining Your Creativity

Need more of this talk in this space. Creatives support creatives. 🙌

This is me in a nutshell—I tend to compare myself a lot to others, but it's more of an inner comparison. Mostly, it's about wanting more time to dedicate to creative projects. I've been working on shifting that mindset, focusing on the idea that if one person makes it to the top, we all do. I’m also learning to appreciate others’ efforts and processes, because things don’t happen overnight.

Thanks for another great video!

the "our opps" line made me gag 😭

I dissociate so hard when this happens to me. I hear a second voice in my head go "shut the fuck up and lock in gang"
its not a 0 sum game for real. but its hard to get out of the scarcity mindset.


great shit jesse keep it up

The whole "why not me?" aspect kept me prisoner for longer that I would've liked to admit. But what makes the difference is not the question, but the mental aspect you put into it. This year the victim mentality lifted from me and I've asked myself "why not me?". Even though the question stayed the same, this time I've felt empowered and compelled to fullsend my design dream. So, you may not be the sole reason for change, but your content did nudge me in a far better place, so thank you (!) Btw do you plan to make another "subscriber designs" video? I would like to hear honest opinions or just simply share my work.
P.S. Don't worry about "yapping" I tend to enjoy designing while listening to podcasts or videos simmilar to this one, cheers mate (!)

These kinds of videos are dope mate!

my creative heart is melting rn🥹💛

Thanks for this message Jesse, you're an inspiration 🫰

Thank you for telling me what the video is about at the very beginning. Been getting a lot of vids that drag out after the vague title until the 3rd quarter the video only to be not the answer we're looking for has been demoralizing. Though I guess its on me for feeding into this. Better I spent less time looking for videos and more time just creating.

never knew your window was that close to you in your setup. loved the second angle. 🤝🏿🤝🏿

I find myself skipping content of people I enjoy and look up to, in a comparitive way because I feel myself stressing out on my own progress. Thank you for sharing this, gotta celebrate everyones wins and learn off the skills and proof around us!

youre the coolest jesse

It's gotten so bad for me that whenever I see the view counts of others, I automatically put $ sign in front of the view numbers in my head lol.

You're right, I gotta stop comparing myself to you :'(

Thank you 🤘

Love this video bro❤

Thanks man, your videos make me feel better person and better professional

I think 'using it as fuel' is such a key takeaway, it really does help to drive you further. Great vid man

bro, you inspired me to move out of smm and become a designer, thanks

Hey Jesse, I`ve been enjoying your videos for a long time. I`m on my journey as a freelance graphic designer and I`m struggling a lot this days with not getting rewarded enough due to the time and effort I`m making, but well, your videos help me a lot to trust the process and the future. Thank you so much Jesse, keep it up!

I suffer from this as well and have been feeling extremely discouraged in a career in Graphic Design lately. Thinking of doing a trade and keeping GD as a hobby..

Jesse, thank you for giving me 5 new artists to despairingly compare myself to.

But fr thank you for shout, it goes both ways as I’ve been extremely inspired by you and your approach to content. You were a huge factor in me exploring doing videos that aren’t strictly Photoshop tutorials. Much love

Awesome video dude. Always insightful.

Sincerely, your opp

My opinion about is that no one will care if you better than the other you should care about how you can be better than your self have nice day

you are my distantme mentor i learning!🎉

You're right. I can be a graphic designer. I just gotta work on my craft.

why do you calling edgy katrina " they " 🤣

You inspire me Jesse!

Damn bro where was the B-roll of the castle?? Looks insane!

Bro I'm professional graphic designer i need to work