The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers
Welcome to the Art and Soul Show where we dive heart-opening chats on photography, business, life and that messy in-between. You're more than a photographer. You're an artist, a dreamer, a business boss, and a creative. Listen in for conversations and advice on running a photography business, mindset, and creativity. This is the place you can go when you need a boost of encouragement, a kick in the pants, and inspiration to pick up your camera.
The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers
When Easy Feels Uncomfortable: Untangling the Belief That Working Harder = Success
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“What if business feels easy and instead of celebrating it, you feel uncomfortable?”
So many of us carry the belief that the harder we work, the more successful we’ll be. We believe that worth equals hours, and that struggle is proof we’ve earned our success. But what if that’s not true?
In this episode, I’m unpacking the belief that success has to come from hard work and hustle. I’m even sharing how I’m learning to celebrate ease as a sign of growth and mastery, not something to feel guilty about, and why letting things feel light might actually be the goal.
What’s in this episode:
- [00:30] Why “easy” can feel uncomfortable
- [01:00] How we tie worth to hours and effort
- [01:45] The editing example that revealed Lisa’s belief about value
- [02:20] Why clients don’t care how long editing takes.
- [03:00] When ease turns into self-sabotage
- [03:45] Rewriting the story that struggle = success
- [04:40] Celebrating ease as mastery
Ease doesn’t mean you’re lazy. It means you’ve grown into the kind of artist who can create with confidence and flow.
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