Mentor Note:
"You don’t have to be anyone else to succeed. The world needs your unique perspective" - Sally Polihronas
Lets Dive in...
Hello Reader,
I don't know about you but every time I open my phone, I'm hit with a flood of content; shiny, polished, and strategic. Everyone seems to have a formula, a plan, a perfect brand.
It’s easy to slip into the comparison trap, wondering if you need to be more like them to succeed. More curated, more structured, more like the ones who seem to have it all figured out.
Let me set the record straight: you don’t have to be anyone else to succeed.
Okay, I’m glad I got that out. Because honestly? The world doesn’t need another copy of what already exists. It needs you! Your unique way of seeing, thinking, and creating.
The Truth About Success
The creative world often makes you believe there’s a mould you have to fit, whether it’s the way you brand yourself, market your work, or even think about success.
But all the artists and visionaries you admire didn’t become who they are by mimicking others., Okay some did, but most leaned deeper into who they already were.
✨ "Your lived experiences, creative instincts, and unique perspective are your power. No one else can offer what you can. Trying to fit into someone else’s version of success only dims your light."
The Takeaway
If you’ve been hesitating, doubting yourself, or waiting to “become” something before you step forward, here’s the truth:
Your creative path isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about deepening who you already are. Yep! Self Discovery 😂 I know I go on about it but it's important to have self awareness.
This applies whether you’re pivoting in your career, stepping into new and exciting roles at work, or even starting a business outside of the arts.
I've always said that creativity isn’t limited to the traditional art forms. It’s in the way you think, problem-solve, and bring new ideas into the world.
I believe so strongly that there is creativity in everyone. Creativity isn’t just in painting, writing, or performing, it’s in the way you approach challenges, how you see opportunities where others see obstacles, and the way you bring your essence into everything you do.
Everything I share in my notes, is about empowering YOU! so that you can see the frick'n awesomeness of who you are and have no limits to create.
Living creatively is a way of life, It's a creative mindset! A mindset that you can grow and develop.
"Having a creative mindset means staying flexible and seeing things from new angles. Nothing feels fixed, which allows you to flow with change rather than resist it. When you truly embrace creative thinking, so much of the stress and uncertainty starts to fade away." - Sally Polihronas
Something to Try
❶ Ask Yourself: What is one thing about my perspective that makes me different?
❷ Own It: How can I lean into my uniqueness in my creative work?
❸ Express It: Share something this week that feels deeply you; a thought, a creation, an insight - without filtering it to fit a trend. This is hard I know!
REMEMBER - The creative path isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming more of who you already are and you must pave the way forward.
An Extra Note:
Your creativity is uniquely yours, no one else will ever see it the way you do. So don’t shape your career around someone else’s limited vision or experience. Trust your instincts, pave your own way, and create from your perspective. No manager, agent, boss, agency or friend can see whats's in your head and heart.
The world needs what only you can bring. Keep going.
Until next week,
Much love,
Sally xx
Little Reminders:
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Let Go of Comparison
Comparison drains creative energy. Notice when you’re measuring yourself against someone else and redirect that focus back to your journey. Ask yourself: What do I bring to the table that no one else does?
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Own Your Unique Perspective
The way you see the world is valuable. Instead of trying to “fix” what makes you different, lean into it. Your creativity isn’t just in your craft, it’s in how you think, dream, and make things happen.
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Build a Brand That Feels Like You
Success in a creative business isn’t about copying what works for others, t’s about building something that feels authentic to you. Look at your messaging, your style, and your voice, does it truly represent who you are, or are you shaping it to fit a trend?
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