6 mindset lessons that I value more than business strategies

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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
As mentioned in the podcast, Emily Dowell’s podcast episode about her exiting her role at the stationery company she built from the ground up Em & Friends: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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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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@ShangDaili 3 ай бұрын

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.

@EasySundayClub 2 ай бұрын

Hi Daili, I’m amazed by your progress in one year. your comment is going to inspire someone else to kickstart their art journey and that’s how we pay it forward :).

@_k4ken Жыл бұрын

“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.

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

The fact that that message resonates with you as a recent grad means you're already way ahead of the curve. Best of luck with your creative journey!

@lourdesgodinez4655 8 ай бұрын

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.

@EasySundayClub 8 ай бұрын

exactly! growing at our own pace so we can actually enjoy the journey not just obsess over the destination.

@francecourtemanche6894 Жыл бұрын

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

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind feedback!

@caroltribou3408 Жыл бұрын

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 ❤️

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

We all need this reminder from time to time, including myself! Thank you, Carol.

@mocapuccinos Жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelcsweeney8435 Жыл бұрын

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.

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

I understand what you mean by “real life” putting us in check. I’ve also had to let other things take priority over my business and this KZfaq channel, which is why the first lesson is very meaningful for me. Sounds like you made the right decision so it’s okay to take longer. Thanks for the comment!

@clararyder6379 Жыл бұрын

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 ❤️

@camgrant Жыл бұрын

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

@jenniferkoistinen1159 Жыл бұрын

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!

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

starting is half the battle! once you start you’ll build the momentum with each step, just have to start somewhere small ❤️

@kathleens.1785 8 ай бұрын

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.

@EasySundayClub 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind feedback Kathleen ☺️!

@elysegalloway Жыл бұрын

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.

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

And thank YOU for supporting our channel through the years. Don't give up on your art practice if it's still nagging at you, sounds like you know what to do :).

@tonym994 Жыл бұрын

@elysegalloway7609 I've never made a nickel in art, but I'd like to do even better than that, which means I'll be looking to you for encouragement. I've never been anywhere past my drawing board, so you have no choice but to do well, and report it here, to inspire beginners like me. in all sincerity, good luck going forward.

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

@@tonym994 thank you Tony!

@LonaLee Жыл бұрын

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!

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

I can be a poster child for shiny object syndrome so those reminders are just as much for myself :). Thanks for the support!

@Mandy-tp5cs Жыл бұрын

So much wisdom. Write that book. :)

@UnbrandedLifestyle Жыл бұрын

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. 💛🙏🏼

@lisareid7043 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tracyclark7560 8 ай бұрын

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

@erinsummer4692 Жыл бұрын

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

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Erin!

@sabinafennart Жыл бұрын

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

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

That's good to know and it's been fun to watch your success from the distance, albeit I'm sure it's full of ups and downs too. Hope you have a relaxing holiday season once the busy part is over!

@JWartsy Жыл бұрын

Wow….I really needed this ✨ Thank you

@apepumpkin08 Жыл бұрын

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.

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

you’re welcome. It’s a good thing that you enjoy making more than selling!

@tonym994 Жыл бұрын

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".

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

It's hard to say no to non creative work that pays the bills but takes up time and energy, I get it! I'm glad you find my closing mantra encouraging. It really comes down to taking baby steps everyday.

@tonym994 Жыл бұрын

@@EasySundayClub thank you, yes! and in my spare time over the years ,I spent a lot of time earning my "Couch Potato Hall of Fame' credentials. getting out of my own way will be important.

@DallinJeppsonMusic Жыл бұрын

These are very helpful thoughts! Thank you for sharing! Also, if you could put a mic closer to you, then the audio quality will greatly improve.

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

Yea this wasn’t our best audio… We had to set up a temporary recording studio and didn’t have the right mic. Will be better next time!

@RachelRiner Жыл бұрын

So refreshing ❤

@EasySundayClub Жыл бұрын

i’m glad!

@mikethafoodie4471 11 ай бұрын

Hello , I have a lot of big brand name greeting cards that I want to sell online but don’t want to spend 4-5 dollars to send a card with tracking. What is the best place to list cards for sale and best method to ship with tracking yet inexpensive.