Episode
32: Am I Ready? The Wrong Question Artists Keep Asking
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- Create the Work of Your Life
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- Jun 10, 2026
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Summary
Readiness is often control in disguise, and the pursuit of certainty prevents artists from doing their most meaningful work. You'll learn why successful creators don't eliminate uncertainty before they begin, how even masters like Meryl Streep experience doubt, and why willingness is a more powerful creative skill than confidence.If you've been postponing a creative goal, waiting for the perfect moment, or telling yourself you'll start when you feel ready, this episode will challenge that belief and offer a different path forward.The question isn't, "Am I ready?"The question is, "Am I willing?" 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