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25: Equal, Not Special: A New Way to Think About Being an Artist
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- Create the Work of Your Life
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- Apr 10, 2026
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Summary
What if believing you're special as an artist is actually holding you back? In this episode, Jordan Blaquera makes a provocative case that the idea of art — and artists — being uniquely special, mysterious, or reserved for the chosen few is one of the most limiting beliefs a creator can hold. Drawing on six problems with "special" thinking, Jordan explores how it clouds your judgment, fuels feelings of inferiority or superiority, disconnects you from others, and can leave you feeling like a victim of circumstances beyond your control. The antidote isn't lowering your standards — it's rooting your worth somewhere nothing can touch it. When you stop chasing specialness and start asking "what do I want to create with my time, energy, and resources?", something surprising happens: the work gets freer, more original, and more genuinely you. Learn more about working with Jordan Blaquera or the Create Anyway Collective (CAC) where visual artists create a new cohesive series in 5 months: About Jordan Blaquera