The creator’s dilemma
The greatest things in life
Beautiful art
Brilliant writing
Gorgeous design
Masterful acting
Hilarious comedy
Heavenly cooking
Ingenious products
Require taking a stand.
Developing a clear point of view
And pursuing it with creative skill and conviction.
Unapologetically.
The net result is something compelling, inventive, and bold.
Which people love.
Except for some people.
Who think it’s OK.
And others.
Who hate it.
The haters
signal something important.
You’re on to something.
You’ve gotten off the fence
And left the land of mediocrity.
You’re connecting
And stirring strong reactions.
You understand the path
And the creator’s dilemma:
That until you’re OK with some people hating your work
No one will love it.