Afraid to try something new? Here's what to do about it.

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  • čas přidán 28. 09. 2021
  • Starting a new creative project or learning a new skill can seem so scary we can't begin. Best-selling author Danny Gregory tells us why we have fear and blocks and how to get past them so we can be happy and successful.
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Komentáře • 64

  • @yasmimpereira2916
    @yasmimpereira2916 Před 2 lety +23

    I've said it before and I'll say how many times it's necessary: your videos are life lessons.
    Changed my life again

  • @bloomhavenstudios
    @bloomhavenstudios Před 2 lety +16

    A motto I have adopted as my own is that when you try, you either succeed or you learn. I choose to very rarely share my work on social media. As a learner, I don’t want the pressure of thinking every attempt at creating has to be good enough to post. That way I can feel free to have as many learning experiences as necessary on my journey.
    I am fascinated by your lighting.

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  Před 2 lety +1

      Love that!

    • @georgiagalaxy
      @georgiagalaxy Před rokem

      Same. I only post because I know my art is good, not for the sheer amount of views 💪🏻💪🏻

  • @JeffMesserman
    @JeffMesserman Před 2 lety +23

    You are a mensch for making this, sir. Words like these change lives.

  • @JordanHunter333
    @JordanHunter333 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Wow, Danny. Tears streaming...just went to the heart and the struggle of this moment with such power. Listening again. So much here...including hope. 🙏

  • @mageetu
    @mageetu Před 2 lety +7

    Good heavens! That blew me off my chair! You are amazing!

  • @mirinwamoods
    @mirinwamoods Před 2 lety +14

    Thank you for this! The timing could not be better - I am venturing into publishing my own childrens books - it's scary, but I know I can do it if I keep going

  • @melanieklarofficial
    @melanieklarofficial Před rokem +2

    I love how you express things You are so descriptive and compelling! thank you

  • @periwinkletree
    @periwinkletree Před 2 lety +17

    This was awesome! I need this reminder, over and over. My biggest hangup is thinking about how everyone else can already do (whatever I'm trying) and they do it much better, or at least more originally. THANK YOU for being my motivational muse!

  • @alison64able
    @alison64able Před rokem +2

    You are so gifted at putting into words what we all experience. Thank you

  • @anikamiroshnichenko5143
    @anikamiroshnichenko5143 Před 5 měsíci

    Dear Danny!
    I am so grateful for your videos in this topic- on the fear of beginning. I saw your videos in the beginning of this years first and I started believing that I can draw and then I failed , I was disappointed and stopped. It took me a year to realize that I want to be an artist, but I have no idea what I wanna create and what technique to use. But your last two videos are so touching and so true and get right into soul and I started drawing again a little bit, it works, it is easy and it’s just cartoon kittens, but apparently I can draw in the end( I always thought I don’t have a talent cause my drawing teacher at school said it🙈) so, thank you very much for your work and your support! What you’re doing is important ❤

  • @jullsneska9323
    @jullsneska9323 Před 2 lety +2

    I so needed to hear that - thank you, Danny! Last year I panicked and stopped working towards my dream of becoming a graphic designer/illustrator. Now I'm picking up where I left. 🌼

  • @chocopanda16
    @chocopanda16 Před 2 lety +3

    thank you so much for this video. I wanna start a youtube channel, and I keep coming back when I wanna give up and feel discouraged. it really helps me.

  • @phyllisweaver8911
    @phyllisweaver8911 Před rokem +1

    Very well put🙂An amazing approach to a long puzzling question. Why, why don’t I want go to a place Ive never been. Take a risk that really isn’t going to cost me anything except to waken unexperienced feelings. To me, not in Kansas any more means more than 15 miles from my place. Lol! Because its not where I am. Face the ugly unknown....I am going there these days! Ive missed so much of life that way. We can easily hide from the outside world, but not the internal world. It gets bored, sick and tired of being tired. I want to be cracked open so the juices really flow! Thanks Danny!!!

  • @wendygirling5664
    @wendygirling5664 Před 2 lety +4

    Morning Danny...u r such an encourager and giv Hope to those who need that belief in themselves esp aftr years of no art work when work took all my time in full time care ...but retired now...u hav encouraged me so much... x many thanks Danny x 🙂

  • @lisaruchstudio
    @lisaruchstudio Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you, Danny...this is just what I needed. I know this, I've experienced it before, but it is so, so easy to forget. Thank you for reminding me! This is a real "keeper" of a video...a "you can do it!" from a friend...and one which I will view often. You have a real gift with words, Danny, as well as with visual arts materials.

  • @kellyd6619
    @kellyd6619 Před 2 lety +1

    This was so well done!! Thank you! very helpful

  • @alliehartom5978
    @alliehartom5978 Před 2 lety +9

    Thank you that I no longer feel all alone in my misery - LOL! I'm off to pick up my pencil!

  • @andygrontkowski517
    @andygrontkowski517 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow.... I loved the break in of sounds with your narration!

  • @vladkao3125
    @vladkao3125 Před rokem +1

    Wow, amazing video. I needed this today. Thank you for the support ❤

  • @christamaria4742
    @christamaria4742 Před rokem +1

    Your videos are amazing. Thanks for relating this all to life itself.. You are a real encourager.

  • @KhesaPinkard
    @KhesaPinkard Před rokem

    Amazing video! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @alexandra.oneil101
    @alexandra.oneil101 Před 2 lety +7

    This is exactly what I needed thank you so much!!

  • @cocoandrobin
    @cocoandrobin Před 2 lety +1

    Uff I had such a great idea becuase of this and other videos you have uploaded, I can't wait to start this project thank you so much :)

  • @katewilson1189
    @katewilson1189 Před 2 lety +1

    I just discovered you. Thank you for your videos, you have inspired me to keep going as an artist

  • @cristinamota686
    @cristinamota686 Před rokem +1

    FUNtastic videos! Very clear and down to the point!

  • @annmurray6494
    @annmurray6494 Před 2 lety +2

    This is exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you

  • @georgiagalaxy
    @georgiagalaxy Před rokem

    You inspired me to do some very cute and original drawings today. Thank you.

  • @PhoenixWave23
    @PhoenixWave23 Před rokem +1

    really touching =) I am greatful for this channel =) I am sketching every day since and I definately see improvement :) above all the process just helps keeping me in good mental shape

  • @elenabekasova273
    @elenabekasova273 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for being! You are a great support to many people.. the one who helps to conquer fear....

  • @mathiaspetralia397
    @mathiaspetralia397 Před 2 lety +4

    This resonates…

  • @marciadanemayer2251
    @marciadanemayer2251 Před rokem

    I do hand illustrations on commission. Just wanted to say that I am working on one now, and Danny's comments are so helpful and relevant and true for me. I am never beyond that fresh morning where I take up the pen without feeling some kind of reservation. I just hafta rally, I hafta just jump in-!

  • @LuisMartinez-dw3hx
    @LuisMartinez-dw3hx Před 2 lety +1

    Justo a tiempo... Muchas gracias!

  • @sarahlewis9052
    @sarahlewis9052 Před 2 lety

    You are so inspiring!

  • @msguinevere3702
    @msguinevere3702 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you

  • @DeAzul7902
    @DeAzul7902 Před rokem

    Oh, Danny.... it ain't cuz it's free. It's cuz their wounds need salve & comfort. Hope. Wisdom. Compassion. Which is found here, in you. Thanku!

  • @amandasymon4363
    @amandasymon4363 Před rokem +1

    I am going to leap into the unknown - I dare to! Goodbye perfectionist me - I am so tired of trying so hard - It’s o.k if I fail. Thank you 🙏

  • @artboy444
    @artboy444 Před rokem

    I didn't realize how much I needed to hear this until right now. I've let my own monkey get out of control but that ends now.

  • @lilyofthevalley3282
    @lilyofthevalley3282 Před 2 lety +4

    You are lovely. I’m afraid that I live in a monkey colony, but thank you for this. I’ll keep trying in my little ways, and please keep reminding me!

  • @jennibstudios8245
    @jennibstudios8245 Před 2 lety

    Have we met? I love the way you have presented this so elegantly.

  • @s.merino7206
    @s.merino7206 Před 2 lety

    Muy buen contenido. Debieras escribir poesía e ilustrarla. Un abrazo.

  • @PiiaMM
    @PiiaMM Před rokem +1

    I hate my monkey...

  • @brodeyleembruggen9910
    @brodeyleembruggen9910 Před 2 lety

    📙💭🔮🐧

  • @Kimber_Lee_Enlow
    @Kimber_Lee_Enlow Před 2 lety +1

    Very helpful, but monkeys are not evil. Ask Jane Goodall. Environmentally insensitive dude

    • @SketchBookSkool
      @SketchBookSkool  Před 2 lety +7

      Don;t be silly. Jane Goodall studies chimps which are not monkeys.