WOTA #285 - Some Simple Guidelines
Thu Jun 12 2025
What does it really mean to have your own opinion, your own perception, your own voice as an artist? In this episode, we dive deep into the unseen framework that shapes every creative journey: the internal world of opinions, perceptions, and ideas you either inherit… or discover for yourself.
Too often, creatives unconsciously adopt the views of others without question — opinions passed down, absorbed through culture, or borrowed from the loudest voice in the room. But to create something authentic, something that moves people, you have to unearth what’s truly yours.
This conversation is about becoming conscious of those influences, questioning inherited beliefs, and giving yourself permission to evolve. It’s about finding guidelines, not rigid rules — ideas to help you navigate your creative life with clarity, integrity, and authenticity.
If you’re an artist, a storyteller, or anyone forging your own path, this episode will challenge you to check in with your own perceptions and offer some thought-provoking ideas to keep you aligned with what’s real.
In This Episode:
Why your opinions, perceptions, and creative "takes" matter — even when they aren’t “right”
How to recognize when you’re operating from inherited beliefs rather than your own truth
The difference between expressing emotion and mistaking emotion for truth
Why creative growth means being willing to shed old ideas and remain open to new ones
The danger of becoming a mouthpiece for someone else’s worldview without realizing it
Why great art demands vulnerability — and how to embrace it without shame
How to stay on course in your creative journey with simple guidelines, not rigid rules
Why your job as an artist is to share your unique piece of humanity with the world
Listen in if you’ve ever asked yourself: Is this really my voice? Do I believe this? Or am I just repeating what I was told?
It’s time to tap into your own truth, create from that place, and see what happens.
-- (Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash)
...And if you're loving the show, don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button, SHARE IT with your friends, and VISIT OUR WEBSITE for even more content!
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What does it really mean to have your own opinion, your own perception, your own voice as an artist? In this episode, we dive deep into the unseen framework that shapes every creative journey: the internal world of opinions, perceptions, and ideas you either inherit… or discover for yourself. Too often, creatives unconsciously adopt the views of others without question — opinions passed down, absorbed through culture, or borrowed from the loudest voice in the room. But to create something authentic, something that moves people, you have to unearth what’s truly yours. This conversation is about becoming conscious of those influences, questioning inherited beliefs, and giving yourself permission to evolve. It’s about finding guidelines, not rigid rules — ideas to help you navigate your creative life with clarity, integrity, and authenticity. If you’re an artist, a storyteller, or anyone forging your own path, this episode will challenge you to check in with your own perceptions and offer some thought-provoking ideas to keep you aligned with what’s real. In This Episode: Why your opinions, perceptions, and creative "takes" matter — even when they aren’t “right” How to recognize when you’re operating from inherited beliefs rather than your own truth The difference between expressing emotion and mistaking emotion for truth Why creative growth means being willing to shed old ideas and remain open to new ones The danger of becoming a mouthpiece for someone else’s worldview without realizing it Why great art demands vulnerability — and how to embrace it without shame How to stay on course in your creative journey with simple guidelines, not rigid rules Why your job as an artist is to share your unique piece of humanity with the world Listen in if you’ve ever asked yourself: Is this really my voice? Do I believe this? Or am I just repeating what I was told? It’s time to tap into your own truth, create from that place, and see what happens. -- (Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash) ...And if you're loving the show, don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button, SHARE IT with your friends, and VISIT OUR WEBSITE for even more content! www.WayoftheArtist.com