How to get out of a creative rut

A few years ago, I'd gotten into a routine which seemed productive on paper. I was writing blog posts regularly, tracking metrics in a spreadsheet, and editing a book manuscript that I want to be just right. But I felt little momentum.

In a smoky London pub, I met with a fellow entrepreneur. Over pints, I spilled my guts. He gave me a piece of advice I will never forget.

'If you feel stuck, and you aren't sure why, it's probably a case of fear. And fear is systemic. Once it appears somewhere in your head, it grows. It takes over."

Then he paused and asked,"what's your biggest fear?"

I sqiurmed in my seat, feeling the tension rise in my chest up to my shoulders.

"in terms of business?"

"no, in general."

"probably heights."

Three weeks later i did my first tandem skydive jump.

Two months later, I released that manuscript as my first book Launch Tomorrow, which went on to be a #1 Amazon bestseller.

Even though I'd already gathered data with pre-launches (following my own advice), I still had to get over the fear and perfection is that was holding me back.

So if you are ever in a creative funk, you now know you don't need all the answers.

If you're like me, you just need to jump.