How to Succeed as a Creative Entrepreneur and Artist with Humble The Poet and Lewis Howes

Career Shift

Humble The Poet shares his journey from being a school teacher to becoming a full-time artist and poet. He discusses the challenges he faced, including skepticism from peers about his chosen name and the financial instability of pursuing art. Humble emphasizes the importance of proving oneself and finding a balance between art that feeds the soul and art that pays the bills 1 2.

Some arts will feed your kids, some art will feed your soul. So make sure you know the difference.

--- Humble The Poet

He also highlights the need for sustainability in one's creative endeavors, noting that passion must be balanced with practicality 2.

   

Redefining Success

Humble's understanding of success has evolved over time. He now focuses on sustainable growth and habits rather than specific financial goals. He challenges the notion that achieving big milestones will bring lasting happiness, emphasizing the importance of daily fulfillment and meaningful work 3.

Once your basic needs are met and you're out of the struggle phase, what's next?

--- Humble The Poet

He also discusses the pitfalls of chasing fame and the need for honesty about one's motivations in the creative industry 4.

   

Creative Discipline

Humble delves into his creative process, revealing how he balances writing poetry, creating music, and other artistic endeavors. He sets daily goals to maintain accountability and uses social media to track his progress. This approach has not only kept him productive but also inspired his followers to adopt similar habits 5.

My goal is, once I hit the deadline and submit my manuscript, to maintain the same level of discipline in my creative work.

--- Humble The Poet

He also reflects on the authenticity and impact of his work, stressing the importance of staying true to one's creative vision 6.