In 2024, I was stuck in a mundane job that revealed a big truth.
I had to do the same posts, emails, and offers, and rewrite the same things, in different ways, hundreds of times. It was monotonous, draining, and, frankly, a dead-end routine.
One day, as I mindlessly edited a social media post, it hit me:
I had spent more time in this lifeless cycle than I had spent creating something of my own for the entire year.
The realization was sobering.
If I wanted to live authentically and align my life with what truly mattered to me, I needed to make a change.
Immediately.
In this guide:
Rediscovering My Creative Spark
I decided to dust off my old .docx with my creativity, marketing, and sales book written in it, a relic from a time when creativity came more naturally to me.
After my day job, away from curious eyes, I began rekindling the manuscript, my fingers battling the soft lag of the keyboard of my MacBook Pro, editing and writing anything that came to me.
For an hour each evening, I immersed myself in the book.
Those moments of creation didn’t make me rich or famous.
They didn’t bring in likes or followers.
But they reminded me of something far more valuable: I wasn’t just a consumer in this world.
I was meant to create.
This simple act of adding a creative element to my daily life was energizing.
It transported me back to the freedom I felt as a kid, getting lost for hours building LEGO structures, writing short stories, or saving Princess Peach time and again on my SNES.
Creativity wasn’t just an activity; it was a way of reconnecting with myself.
A Wake-Up Call for Aspiring Creators
Since then, I not only quit my job but also started an artisanal jams business and sold out everything I’ve found in the pantry of my parents back home, in a month or so. I even made a special Christmas jam with apples, rum and cinnamon, which sold out in 12 days. And for which the demand was so high, I even sold our family-intended 8 separate jars.
I also resumed writing the book for good, and I’m now about 5.000 words away from the editing phase, which is probably the first book I’ve ever done that will get to this phase in my creative life.
I am publishing this baby!
Feeling The Pull To Become The Creator
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve felt that same pull to create.
I don’t care if it’s a new business, a side gig, writing a book, becoming the first Romanian Super Mario world champion, starting a YouTube channel, or making homemade jams.
Please don’t do the last one. I’m in on it already. Be cool.
The main issue is, much like myself and a friend who said this same thing to me minutes ago, maybe you’ve been spending more time consuming, scrolling through social media, binge-watching content, or endlessly researching the “right way” to start… than actually starting the damn thing you’re supposed to start.
Maybe you’ve convinced yourself you need a better idea, more skills, or the perfect timing.
Well… The perfect time doesn’t exist.
It’s time to shift your mindset and start viewing yourself as a contributor.
Someone who adds to the world rather than just taking from it.
A Practical Guide to Becoming a Creator
If you’re ready to take the leap, and God is my witness that I am VERY READY (Please, Creativity, just come and take me!) here’s a simple process to help you get started:
1. Decide What You Want to Create
Not sure where to start?
Start by looking at what you already consume.
What accounts do you follow on Instagram?
What YouTube channels captivate you?
What books can’t you put down?
Your interests are breadcrumbs leading you to your creative calling.
For example, if you follow a lot of travel vloggers, perhaps you’re drawn to going out and exploring the world.
That would be my ideal situation, but life isn’t ideal. So for now, I’ll be writing books and articles on the blog, making and selling jams, and doing some travelling in between.
Maybe I’ll get a job before my big breakthrough?
Or maybe my jams will keep selling so well that I’ll forget about anything else and do just that?
Either way, I’m creating something out of my mind and hands.
And that’s what life should be about.
2. Set a Creative Challenge
When I started writing my book once more after work in 2024, I set a 2-week challenge for myself:
Get one chapter done and ready in two weeks.
If not, I’d have to go to the gym, and I hate the gym. Plus no eating out.
This gave me a clear, simple goal, and the accountability to stick with it.
Your challenge could be as simple as filming a vlog a week, sketching one drawing a day, or learning to cook hot sauces for 15 minutes every other day.
The key is to commit.
3. Share Your Work
Create a portfolio, whether it’s a website, a blog, a social media account, or even a private folder for now.
Maria from the 3rd floor doesn’t have to know, if you don’t want her to know, that you’re becoming the next Elizabeth Gilbert.
The act of sharing your creations, even if no one notices at first, is transformative.
It reinforces your identity as a creator.
Identities are grown, and when they stick, they stick.
This simple act of sharing parts of your craft helps you improve, by building consistency and confidence.
Transform Your Life Through Creation
When you embrace the habit of creating, you’ll discover a new layer of fulfillment and meaning in your life.
The world starts to feel more vibrant and magical.
You’ll feel empowered, knowing you can shape and add to it in your unique way.
So here’s my challenge, to me and you:
Make today the day you stop consuming, and start creating.
Whether it’s for 10 minutes or an hour, take that first step. Start small, but start now. Don’t let excuses hold you back any longer.
Let this be the last piece of content you consume before you turn into a creator yourself.
The world is waiting for your contribution.
Go out there and create some magic.
