👿 the pancake people are liars

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THROW OUT THE FIRST PANCAKE

Lies!

Have you heard this before? I hear it all the time.

Let me tell you about my pancakes.

The first one is fantastic. The second, third, fourth rounds are crap!

As in: pale-sloppy-burntedge-maybe thought it should be a sad crepe or a greasy paper towel? Yeah.

I realized that my first pancake is a lot like many of the creative endeavors I've attempted. It's intoxicating to presume that what seems to be such a natural talent, a gift of effortlessness and instant exaltation is forever embedded in my being!

But, nah.

I go back to the drawing board, instrument, or wide open notebook and voila: greasy paper towel destined for the overflowing landfill.

The stench alone makes most people stop at this point and give up on "art."

It has certainly stopped me many times before.

Are you still following me? Hang in there.

Because I have bad news!

If you want to make delicious pancakes, you have to keep spooning out batter to get past the pale sloppies.

You have to practice. 😬

This is your (my) friendly reminder:

Being a creative person requires a practice. It requires a familiarity with failure. It requires stamina and suspended disbeleif.

And...maybe a squirt bottle.

CLICK, CLICK BOOOOOM

You're on the internet right now so just go for it! ☝️☝️☝️

Seriously, I have a deep love for email and a whopping suspicion of marketing.

Combined, they can be a powerful force for good, connection, and growth.

Kind of like mangroves! (I also have a deep love for mangroves.)

I don't know what the ROI on mangroves is but I do know that it's typically around 120% for well-crafted, intentional emails with integrity and spirit!

If biz-speak like ROI (return-on-investment) isn't your thing, I hear you, I see you, let's swap it for...

Really Outstanding Interactivity.

Learn how to give good email and I bet that hovers around 120% too. 😉

Anyhow, I'd love for you to come and practice with me.

*Kristy