6 mindset lessons that I value more than business strategies

It's been 6 years since I left my corporate tech job to become an artist. I'm in a good place now that I can reflect on the past 6 years and share some of my most important learnings. Although hindsight is 20/20 and I still believe we all have to go through it first hand to grow, I hope this will help you become more aware as you pave your own creative entrepreneurship path.
00:00 it's been 6 years!
00:25 Lesson 1
02:11 Lesson 2
04:00 Lesson 3
06:02 Lesson 4
08:09 Lesson 5
09:27 Lesson 6

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Cathy is a self taught watercolor artist based in Los Angeles, CA and the founder of Easy Sunday Club, a collection of home decor, paper and baby goods that combine fine art aesthetics with playfulness and educational values. Prior to ESC, Cathy got an MBA and worked in the tech industry for 10 years and Nam is an attorney. This channel is our way of giving back to the art community.
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Music: In French (Used w/ Artist Permission)

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[ShangDaili]

I’m in LA. I stumbled into your video in 2022 when I didn’t even know how to draw. 2023 I became a full time artist. A year of hustle. No time for video or anything. I watched this video today. I wish I see you at a coffee shop and chat. Best luck on everything.

[_kken]

“Success is a feeling, not a number” really stuck with me :) I am a recent graduate who is trying to freelance and sell on Etsy full time and your videos have helped me feel optimistic & realistic.

[lourdesgodinez]

Really needed to hear this tonight! I was getting caught up with the guilt of not growing my biz as quickly as I wanted to and comparing and feeling like I needed to invest in courses but you're right - everyone is built differently and I will build this at my own pace.

[mocapuccinos]

Hi cathy. I am so thankful for you & your channel. I am just starting out & really relate to your saying "it's like learning to walk & sprint at the same time." Thank you endlessly for your generous spirit of sharing.

[camgrant]

So good to see another video from you! Thanks for sharing the lessons learned. 💛

[UnbrandedLifestyle]

I love this so much! You nailed it and if you were to write a book I'd love to read it! Thanks for being so real about the journey to becoming an artist and making an income. 💛🙏🏼

[elysegalloway]

It really does take longer than expected. Video and content creation seem to be a time-sink. Thank you for your assistance throughout the years! You're the one that taught me how to make greeting cards in the beginning! My designs have never caught on, but I think I just need to explore it more.

[Clarablueee]

Thank you so much for making this video Cathy, it was so helpful! You always give such valuable advice and I appreciate so much that you choose to share it with all of us ❤️

[michaelcsweeney]

Thanks for sharing your insights. "Real speak" vs "Just do this and you'll be amazed!" as some people portray it. I was about a week or two from pulling the trigger on starting a card business, but "real life" came along and put me in check. In retrospect that was probably a good thing for me as "real life" would have still taken precedence and any business venture I might have started would have suffered if not wholly failed. I still want to start my card business, but just in the right way and time. In that light I'm making contacts, getting opinions, and even providing some free products to a handful of folks to get more exposure. Thanks again for the time you take for us.

[LonaLee]

I appreciate all the tips, motivation, and lessons that you share. They have helped me to reassess my shiny object syndrome. Every time I feel the symptoms, I think about your videos. Thank you forever!

[Random_vids_girl]

I'm here watching this at 2:10 in the morning at my boring job, with a burning to create things people will love. I see my coworkers working OT so they have a retirement, but I was built for more in life. I love watching your realistic, informative, thoughtful videos. Thanks for your inspiration and willingness to help others out with your wisdom and life experiences. New subscriber here!

[francecourtemanche]

I love your art and your advices ! Thank you for sharing these lessons, they are very helpful !

[caroltribou]

Thank you so much for sharing this. All of it is exactly what I needed to hear right now. I’m sure I will listen again as this has encouraged me to take what I do and what I can accomplish and work on that rather than the all too easy trap (pit) of the comparison game. Your videos are so helpful in various ways! Thanks again ❤️

[erinsummer]

You always give the best advice and insights! Thanks again for another awesome video.

[sabinamakes]

love these Cathy! everything you said is super in line with things I've been learning/experiencing. Grateful for your videos :)

[tonym]

honestly, the next step for me is to draw, but stay in a creative mindset. my business (the blue collar thing I've mentioned sometimes) refuses to die down in the fall. but I haven't made any serious amount of money in years. every time I get into a creative mindset, a call for more work comes in. you'd be gratified if you really knew how valuable your simple closing comment is to we aspiring creatives. "the next step is what matters most".

[jenniferkoistinen]

These are wonderful points! You have definitely learned a lot in the past 6 years and have a healthy outlook for a sustainable business, not just a flash in the pan. I am just reminding myself to not "quit before I get started". Currently trying to transition from sporadic sales to consistent income. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and encouragement!

[tracyclark]

you go girl! speaking intelligence. thank you for sharing.

[kathleens.]

This is one of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Love the final point, that it's ok to not grow for a year. Actually, the entire video is great! Yes, I suspect that it's going to be quite a long journey and it's so tempting to hope for some fairytale ride to success.

[apepumpkin]

Thank you for this video. I have learned a lot from the videos and your and your husband have posted. I do know that I enjoy creating more than I enjoy selling my art. However when I make a small run of items like very small run of mugs people by them and I am grateful. Than I am like I need to make more. It is a journey. Anyways thanks again.