Lessons from Hip Hop

Your musical canvas for creativity

Do you lack that creative feeling?

Are you currently house-bound with no inspiration within?

Well, fear not! I have the solution to your problem.

Hip Hop

More than just a music genre, it is poetry and aspirations set to music. If you are feeling unmotivated and blind to the artist within, let Hip Hop be your lens for creative freedom.

How? I hear you ask. Excellent question! Let’s fire away and uncover the lessons behind the words:

“Nobody built like you, you design yourself.” Jay Z — A Dream

Are you trying to replicate the success of others? No wonder you are uninspired and stuck! With over 7 billion people in the world, how boring will life be if we all tell the same story?

Duplication is the enemy of creativity.

Sure, you can look to others for guidance, but make sure you are the leader, not the follower in your creative journey.

“Please start doin’ you, I’ve been doin’ me… And I’m a staple in my city, you can never ruin me.” Drake — I’m Still Fly

Success is not limited, but your envy should be. Do you honestly believe those who stand victorious are thinking about you? Worried about your opinions? Hurt by your resentment? No! They aren’t wasting their energy on destructive thoughts of revenge and jealousy. They are out there creating. Listening. Learning. Hustling. Adapting. That’s why they are on top!

“Stay far from timid, only make moves when your heart’s in it, and live the phrase ‘Sky’s The Limit.’” The Notorious B.I.G. — Sky’s The Limit

Timidness. Self-doubt. Nervousness. They are the anti-Musketeers. This trio will not take you places. Instead, they will bury you and your potential under a heap of yesterday’s hope for the future.

Yes, it’s scary to step out on your own creative merit, but step you must. Whether you aspire to write a novel or create a magical fusion between flower arranging and lyrical…

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