Do-It-All Creatives: Using Your Strengths to Maximize Your Potential
Who runs the world? You do.
Many worlds, in fact, every day. Internally you are not just the mayor but the mayor of at least two cities. Of all the creative types, you may be the least likely to need reminding of your strengths. Hard work and achievement are lauded on the regular. But let’s zoom back out from the hustle and grind.
Big Picture Thinking
Not only can you follow one element in play, but you can see many—how they might intersect or collide. Like someone who understands traffic flow enough to design cities, your big picture thinking helps those around you understand complexity and anticipate coming events.
Anticipation and Forecasting
Part of your superpower is to zoom out wider than the present. You have learned from the past and your eye also keeps the future in view. This helps your work be forward-thinking and future-leaning, and you head off many potential problems at the pass.
We all need each other, and very much need to not run ourselves into the ground. Next month we’ll take a closer look at stamina and sustainability for you, Do-It-All one. But in the meantime, thank you for your scope and vision. We’re celebrating you!
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Jen Lee is a celebrated filmmaker, storyteller, and multi-media producer who helps thought leaders and world-changers create powerful presentations of their original stories. She also guides other DIY and indie mavericks on creative projects ranging from documentaries to podcasts to publishing. Advanced story craft, big picture planning, collaborative solutions, and creative wellness are some of her most sought-out areas of expertise.