It's people like Tyler who inspire me when the world thinks you're a bit crazy. 

Here are 3 crucial things to remember when you're pushing into the unknown:

Embrace Looking Like a "Psycho" 

Tyler talks with one of his audience about the difficulties of forging your own path. Like many of us, I'm the first in my family to pursue this kind of life. Creative career, startup founder, web3 projects, freelancing. That lack of blueprint can be daunting, especially when failure becomes your best teacher. (Trust me, I learned about taxes the hard way...)

But Tyler sees it differently, sometimes not having a blueprint is your greatest advantage. It lets you create something entirely new and spot problems others haven't even noticed. The key? Be comfortable with looking a bit crazy and stay true to yourself, rather than conforming to others' expectations.

Become a Lifelong Student and Master the Pivot 

Tyler emphasizes the power of pivoting throughout our journey. Those darker moments; the harsh feedback, the rejections, the perspectives that challenge our own, they can have a profound impact on your growth. I experienced this recently with my brand, but it's all about your next move. Just as I stepped back to process feedback about Adaki and pivot accordingly (read more about it in my last article), Tyler talks about his experience with Cherry Bomb. When he realised the songwriting wasn't hitting the mark, he dove deep into improving that aspect of his craft, ultimately turning it into a strength.

These moments of learning and pivoting aren't setbacks, they're opportunities to deepen your craft and create something truly unique.

Authenticity bleeds through, always. 

Tyler emphasizes something powerful about creating art you genuinely love. When you're truly passionate about your work and confident in what you've made, that energy naturally draws people in.

But here's the crucial part that I've always found challenging: you have to be your own advocate. People won't automatically know your contributions or understand your role in a project. You need to clearly communicate what you did, whether it's highlighting your range or explaining your specialty. It's not cringe, it's telling your story that you should be proud of.

I found this video so inspiring, If you're in any creative field, I highly recommend watching the full video. It's definitely got me fired up this morning to keep pushing.

You can check out the full interview here, I would definitely suggest watching it.
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