How to Overcome Success - Nicholas Wilton
Wed Mar 26 2025
https://Art2Life.com - This week, I’m exploring the three primary fears that creatives often grapple with: the fear of failure, the fear of what others will think, and, intriguingly, the fear of success.
I’m sharing how these fears manifested in my life as I transitioned from a commercial illustrator to a fine artist. A period of personal upheaval and the loss of all my work became a catalyst for profound transformation, leading to the birth of Art2Life and my path as a coach and fine artist.
Let go of old mindsets, embrace change, and learn more about art's vital role in this alchemical process of self-discovery and success. Art is not just a product—it's a transformative journey back to your authentic self. So take small steps, play, and keep your vision alive. Whether you're creatively curious or already an experienced artist, this episode will give you some practical steps to help you move past your fears and toward the creative life you’re looking for.
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LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN…
(0:00) Why the fear of success hinders personal growth
(5:41) Making art helped me overcome depression and marked the start of my fine art career
(8:03) Fear of success can secretly hold you back
(13:57) Overcoming the struggle of imposter syndrome
(20:18) Immerse yourself in environments that align with your passions
(24:14) Address your underlying beliefs and fears from childhood
(28:13) Laughing at adversity is powerful; try not to take life too seriously
(29:11) Playing and creating art fosters self-realization, success, and transformation
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RESOURCES MENTIONED
Kurt Cobain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5107.The_Catcher_in_the_Rye
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https://Art2Life.com - This week, I’m exploring the three primary fears that creatives often grapple with: the fear of failure, the fear of what others will think, and, intriguingly, the fear of success. I’m sharing how these fears manifested in my life as I transitioned from a commercial illustrator to a fine artist. A period of personal upheaval and the loss of all my work became a catalyst for profound transformation, leading to the birth of Art2Life and my path as a coach and fine artist. Let go of old mindsets, embrace change, and learn more about art's vital role in this alchemical process of self-discovery and success. Art is not just a product—it's a transformative journey back to your authentic self. So take small steps, play, and keep your vision alive. Whether you're creatively curious or already an experienced artist, this episode will give you some practical steps to help you move past your fears and toward the creative life you’re looking for. ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… (0:00) Why the fear of success hinders personal growth (5:41) Making art helped me overcome depression and marked the start of my fine art career (8:03) Fear of success can secretly hold you back (13:57) Overcoming the struggle of imposter syndrome (20:18) Immerse yourself in environments that align with your passions (24:14) Address your underlying beliefs and fears from childhood (28:13) Laughing at adversity is powerful; try not to take life too seriously (29:11) Playing and creating art fosters self-realization, success, and transformation ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Kurt Cobain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5107.The_Catcher_in_the_Rye ============================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/ Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/ Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/ Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary