When the house quieted down and I was finally alone, I opened the side door and finally smiled.

Magnificent. Beautiful. Peaceful.

The snow covered bushes, the sidewalks covered in white…. A complete winter wonderland!

Are you waiting in the wings for your turn on stage?

Do you stay back claiming that you have nothing to say?

Through my experience working with clients, I discovered that the obstacle of self-doubt can be the single biggest challenge of a creative business owner.

My consulting clients come to me with lots questions. Here is a big one-

“Is it worth it for me to continue doing XYZ?”

Instinctively, I run to analyze the numbers. And it’s true, the numbers tell a big story.

But, there is another major part I need to take into the equation. That is YOU!
 

"Ma, I want to do this."
"I know. But it's in middle of the school year."
"Yes. And I really really really want to do this."
"Hmmm…Let me talk to your father about this…"

My 14 year old bother was determined to present his talent of Mentalism at the RCCS TALENT COMPETITION.
My parents had a hard time agreeing.

"I feel like a fraud."
"What if they don't like it?"
"Who am I to call myself an Artist?"

In creative professions, these thoughts are all too common.
When you are tasked to create something completely new, there really is no way to measure success.
The lack of a comparative yardstick breeds a lot of self-doubt and uncertainty.