Creativity With Purpose: Part 2

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Hey! 😁 It's been a long while, I know. A lot has been happening, but I am back now!

So the last time we delved into the first part of 'Creativity With Purpose' , we covered the basics as well as the importance of aligning our creativity with purpose. Today we are going to go a bit deeper.

We live in a world filled with numerous YouTube channels, podcasts, IGTV platforms, Facebook livestreams as well as new music that is constantly being pumped out.

Whilst it is good that there is almost new content to look forward to on a daily basis, sometimes I can't help but wonder if what is being created is attached to any form of purpose.

There is so much fun in creating music, podcasts, YouTube content etc, but I do believe that we need to examine our motives for what we create. It is so easy to fall in the trap of creating because the other person is doing the exact thing or simply put, creating for clout..

So how do we avoid that trap?

We need to ask the following questions when creating:

1) What is my 'why' for creating this?

2) Will it achieve impact?

3) Will it inspire the next person?

4) Will it add value?

5) Will it help build the person?

6) Does it have substance?


If you can answer these questions without any problems, then you have substance.

If we create with this mindset, we will produce better content that will shift narratives and leave profound impact to anyone who consumes it. I believe we can fully partake in this wholeheartedly when we understand this concept.

Remember:

Creativity with purpose is more powerful than creativity for the sake of it.

Think about it! 😉

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