What did you struggle with most five years ago?

‘Scared is what you are feeling. Brave is what you are doing’ – Emma Donoghue

Past struggles give us a clear indication of where we first developed our Creative Superpower.

The hero in any journey is always transformed by overcoming struggles and challenges. If these struggles weren’t important to us, we would simply walk away from the problem. The fact that we continued to struggle means that we knew we had something to learn and subsequently, we had something we could then teach.

By identifying what you have struggled with in the past, you can predict the best use of your Creative Superpower in the future.

Why is it important to understand past struggles?

By its very nature, creativity is a struggle. We are making new connections, trying new things and it is easy to lose our way. By looking at the things we struggled with most five years ago, we often gain a clearer picture of what was important to us then. We also understand what struggles we were able to overcome and where this knowledge might be of use to others.

Think of your past struggles as the birthplace of your Creative Superpower.

People are often afraid to reveal their struggles because it seems like we are the only ones who feel this way. Sharing is the first step to discovering common problems and it might surprise you to learn…