Every industry has its myths—stories insiders repeat until they sound like truth. But behind the slogans and the spin are unspoken (and sometimes unnoticed) realities – we asked some of the wisest folks we know to share what lies they’ve noticed in their industries.
Josh Separzadeh
One of the biggest lies the creative industry tells itself (especially in entertainment and design) is that “the best work always wins.” That if your idea is strong enough, beautiful enough, or bold enough, it will naturally rise to the top. But the truth is, the best work doesn’t always win. The loudest work does. The most connected work. The safest work. Read more>>
Alisha Mona
There’s often pressure to fit into a box or a stereotype of what you’re doing. But I’ve come to believe the best artists are expressive, opinionated, wildly creative, and most importantly themselves. It took me a long time to realize that I don’t need to mirror anyone else. Read more>>
