Member-only story
Most people have two lives.
Two dreams — one they share and one they hold close to their heart.
The one they share is the practical one. It’s the one that leaves someone saying “That’s great!” or “You have a bright future ahead!”
It may be becoming a doctor or an investment banker, but, whatever it is, the idea is simple: it’s perceived as financially viable.
The second is the one they hold close to the heart. The one they secretly dream of doing. They tend to not share it until you get close enough with them that they let their walls down.
Their dream is straightforward and human.
They want to discover and create.
Creating in Life
In discussing creating as a career, it’s impossible to ignore the dollar signs that keep people from grasping for their dream.
Creating full-time and making a living is hard. It’s not linear. It’s not predictable. The vast majority of success in the creator economy is channeled towards a few high-performers. Most creators don’t walk away with a big paycheck.
Even when I made nearly $1000 in a month on Medium, it didn’t stick. I kept writing, but the numbers didn’t keep up. It wasn’t sustainable as a career.
