The Power of Creativity \(Book 1\): Learning How to Build Lasting Habits, Face Your Fears and Change Your Life pdfdrive com

While You’re There, Work Hard at It
Would  Matthew  Weiner  have  become  a  successful  television  writer  for  The
Sopranos  (thus  earning  the  respect  and  mentorship  of  David  Chase)  if  he  had
obsessed about Mad Men on set and paid no attention to the television show he
was being paid to create?
Probably not.
When you’re at your main gig, devote yourself to it.
Then,  consider  how  you  can  use  the  skills  and  resources  you’re  acquiring
during the nine-to-five to advance your side project in some small way.
Perhaps you’re a marketer, and you can use what you learn on the job to sell
more of your art?
Perhaps,  like  Weiner  you’re  a  television  writer,  and  you  can  use  your
connections to pitch your ideas to other producers.
Maybe  you’re  a  web  designer,  and  you’re  able  to  use  your  design  skills  to
create a website for your side project.
Even if your main gig has nothing to do with your side project or your art,

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use  what  they  pay  you  (after  the  bills  are  taken  care  of)  to  hire  an  editor,
designer,  producer  or  mentor  and  buy  the  materials  you  need  for  your  side
project.