JONATHAN TAYLOR MARTIN

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ESSAYS ON CREATIVITY, FAITH IN CHRIST, AND PERSONAL GROWTH

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    How to never fail again

    I have a friend who gets easily discouraged by "failure." He posts one thing online, and if it doesn't hit just right, he wants to quit. After talking it over, I texted him, "Stop failing at failing, bro." Failure is a part of the process. And there is one simple way to never fail again.

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    I want higher-level freedom

    In all areas of life, pursuing surface-level freedom keeps us stuck. Here are a few thoughts on how to pursue higher-level freedom.

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    How to plan your week as a creative business owner

    What should I be working on? When I talk to fellow creative professionals, it seems that many of us are flying by the seat of our pants. A few are content with that kind of life, but others, like me, want to do better. Here are few helpful thoughts on how to plan your work each week.

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    Manual vs Automatic

    Even though I love encouraging fellow creatives to find ways to earn income from their creative work, the truth is that entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. How can you know if it’s right for you?

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    Please stop self-promoting

    I’m convinced that we need a different mental category for what we do when we share the things we create.

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    The story matters

    It’s a struggle for me to share quick tips and tricks. I know they’re helpful and are a faster way to grow my own personal brand. It’s just that my heart burns to share mindset-related content. Why?

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    4 tips to get unstuck

    If you find yourself creatively stuck or procrastinating on a project, consider these four insights into human nature and the creative process.

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    How to get what you want

    Just a few months ago, my wife and I were talking and dreaming about our lives. We knew we wanted to move into new things in 2024 but were nervous as we considered where we should apply ourselves in the coming months…

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    A common lie about work

    Do you know what the arrival fallacy and the idea of a 4-hour work week have in common? These ideals are different extremes built on the same lie about work.

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    Does my talent even matter?

    Have you ever had thoughts like, “There are so many great musicians, great photographers, great videographers, great artists? What does my talent matter?”

    Well, apparently, being faithful with even one talent does matter. Let’s talk about it

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