Ep 43 - The Question Every Creator Faces: Is it Working?

In this episode, Paul invites creatives and storytellers to pause long enough to get perspective. Instead of sprinting into the next project or measuring progress only by speed, you’ll hear why great creatives consistently stop to:

Look Behind...to see where you’ve come from, what you’ve learned, and how far you’ve traveled.

Look Around...to take inventory of the present moment, see what’s working (and what isn’t), and pay attention to the opportunities right in front of you.

Look Ahead...to set direction, anticipate obstacles, and aim your creative energy toward a future that matters.

It’s a mindset shift for anyone in the messy, nonlinear, in-between stages of creative work — where doubt creeps in, progress feels slow, and comparison becomes the thief of joy. This episode gives you a framework to keep moving forward with intention.

Key Ideas: Creative growth isn’t measured by speed — it’s measured by direction. Why reflection can unlock clarity and confidence. What most creatives miss when they skip the “Look Around” stage. Why anticipation + preparation reduce fear about what’s ahead. The future belongs to those who learn from the past and act in the present

Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-gotta-hear-this/id1711322898 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/4tBY6tJTJ0XfZgQ0cUiR6U

Get Paul's book: You REALLY Gotta See This! — A Book for Video Creators & Storytellers https://store.bookbaby.com/book/you-really-gotta-see-this Explore Paul’s videos + resources on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaulStevenForrest

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