Flitting Between Creative Passions-Is That So Bad?

[@clivedyson8599]

I turned 80 on Saturday and I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up...lol. I have very many interests and have often been told to choose one and settle down. I tried to but it never worked. I felt uneasy about this until I read a book by Barbara Sher called "Refuse to Choose". At least I think that is what it was called. In it, she says there are two types of people in the world: Divers and Scanners. The Diver spends most of their life on mainly one job or interest and really dives deep into the topic. The scanner, on the other hand, spends their time on a lot of subjects throughout their lives. They learn a lot on one interest, then move on to the next interest and again learn all they can. I find that I do this in a circular motion often returning to learn more about an interest that I had previously visited. Your video has shown me that there are many people in the same boat,, so thank you for that.

[@SketchBookSkool]

Divers and scanners. Love that!

[@yvonnevanwaegeningh-tiggel4577]

Yes! Refuse to choose fan here :-) Same story, reading the book and feeling like coming home... Love being a scanner so much. I was feeling a bit bad being 45 years old now and still nog knowing what I want to be when I grow up. But reading your story, it seems I've got a few more years to think about it 🙂 Thanks for sharing yourstory!

[@dianebunce6600]

LoL me too not knowing what to do when I grow up. My daughter asked me yesterday why at 81 I still keep doing new projects, why couldn’t I just sit back, relax and enjoy myself. What she doesn’t realise is that apart from the fact I AM enjoying myself, I have to find my new career! People are always saying that they cannot believe my age and energy and I believe it’s because my curiosity about everything drives me on and that’s just the way I like it. It’s a big, big world and I want to at least scratch the surface before I depart. I’ll be reading the book by the way.

[@BeachCat]

@@dianebunce6600 Sadly, a lot of people subscribe to the notion of older people sitting around and waiting to die. Maybe they're just projecting what they would want when they feel overwhelmed by their own lives. While it is true that some dream of lazing around on a beach somewhere, others are kept alive by the pursuit of creative ideas. We can't wait to see what we can come up with next. I've read that book too, by the way, and I love it. Keep on making stuff and don't let anyone get in your way!

[@fionamclean6533]

Happy belated birthday.

[@LynseyBlighArtist]

"Creatively Promiscuous" sounds so much more fun than "I have no idea what I'm doing" 😂 I'll definitely be using that phrase!!!

[@mafaldamaluka]

I am a chemist. I do all right in my job. BUT my hobbies are for fun. I am creative promiscuous, but I hobby is not to achieve perfection, is to have fun. Of course I do get sad sometimes with my bad arts, but Is something that I need to learn: have patience, and keep going. I do procrastinate when I think is getting bad. A lot of times I had fun fishing to ruin it. Because, is an already lost drawing or painting, and I care when I start, accept that won’t be good thorough the process, and experiment when I gave up. One hobby helps with another. Photography helps with composition, drawing helps with color.. and so on. I have 20 years to learn (my retirement plan is to be the old lady of cats painting in the middle of nowhere) 😅 have fun ❤

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

I used to get frustrated at myself for having too many interests, that it kept me from becoming proficient in any one thing. And then I came to the realization that it's a gift. Because all of those passions are what makes me... Me! I love drawing, painting, videomaking, journaling, playing music, writing music, learning about history, calligraphy, medieval manuscripts, I've studied multiple languages and am obsessed with acquiring more, crochet, embroidery, nature, birding, reading, writing, gaming, baking, cooking, animation, traveling, and so many more things, many that I haven't even discovered yet. I love so many things and I LOVE that I love so many things. It makes it impossible to be bored and more importantly it makes me have an appreciation and gratitude for everything. For me, this is what life is all about. I don't need to be a master of any one thing. The most important thing is that they are all fulfilling to me and are my reason for living. ❤

[@bigblue6917]

Thanks. This looks something like my list. I started out in black and white photography and from there got into infrared photography which is now inspiring me to use infrared landscape photography to paint charcoal landscapes. Not done any crafts but I did get a qualification in patisserie.

[@heikesiegl2640]

it took me a while to figure it out. like you said, first i was frustrated, unsure of myself. but now i embrace it =)

[@KarenK-r4f]

I don’t feel so bad now 💚💜💙

[@Komponents]

I’ve gotten a lot of flack from family for this. And typically, they are individuals who have one creative interest. Or none.

[@thefineletterco.7199]

Kindred spirits! ❤

[@AddLoveTM126]

Oh THANK GOD, It's Great to Know, there are OTHERS, JUST LIKE ME!!😲🎉🙏🏼🙌🏼🥰

[@curtisnewton895]

yeah, they are called multipotential, these people are also called HP

[@vibesmom]

Yes there are!

[@kristinahohlweg1045]

Isn’t it great!

[@LoneJensenArt]

I sew, I do photography, I paint with watercolours, acrylics and oil, I make stickers and digital art. I literally do everything that I want to do 😊

[@twylasalisbury3842]

Thank you for this. I’m 68 years old and I am continually disappointed myself that I get so excited about everything and accomplish nothing. You give me a lot to think about and I’m gonna work on a positive spin. Thanks to you. I will save this and be watching it over and over.

[@kathleenhensley5951]

There is always so much to explore and learn!

[@weezie2867]

I am 65 and struggle the same. I also will be re-listening to this over and over to let it sink in. Thank you Danny for such well-rounded encouragement!

[@m.tieman5863]

Being a generalist or jack of all trades is not a bad thing at all! It's just society seems to put a lot of focus on people who are masters of this or that, and we tend to forget that most of us won't reach that and honestly don't even want to reach that. It must be so boring to just focus on one thing to become a world champion of one thing or another. I say: celebrate us jacks of all trades!

[@hanichay1163]

It is wonderful that you are excited about good things.

[@ecleARTia]

Exactly! 🎉👏​@@m.tieman5863

[@janegeorge-john854]

Thank God for this video, I was thinking (a) I had no “stickability,” or (b) I was addicted to buying books and supplies for each step on my learning curve. Now I know I am not alone ❤.

[@jamesmcdowell8441]

I’m 77 and I’ve tried my hand at a lot of things . I do find it a bit embarrassing to be a”Jack of all Trades” . I think learning and trying new things is what keeps one young at heart

[@Wandah-wu9or]

You've described me! I have often felt sorry for those folks who dont have even one hobby.

[@annamarielewis7078]

Yes, yes, yes. I’ve been like this all my life. Different jobs, different cultures, different hobbies. Now I’m coloring in adult coloring books on my way to watercolor proficiency. I sew, crochet, paint, draw, Yoga, and I do all of them well.

[@thefineletterco.7199]

Sounds like me! ❤

[@angie-tq4ew]

Jumping from project to project, makes me happy. It's not for everyone, I realize, but I find it satisfying to do a small projects, finish them, and move on to another. A long time ago, it used to bother me that I was like this, but after years of doing this, I realized that it all connects. I find it easier to grasp concepts introduced in reading, listening to podcasts, attending workshops, or just living life, from my experiences through "flitting" in mixed-media & other hobbies. It's a way of life I've come to enjoy. I love it!

[@ecleARTia]

Creative dilettante is my middle name 😅 and I'm loving it. "That word, which has an almost entirely pejorative meaning today as a hopelessly superficial dabbler, is derived from the Italian dilettare, which means “to delight.” ~Beginners by Tom Vanderbilt So, “dilettante” is one who exhibits delight. Thank you for this video and the wonderful topic to contemplate and discuss.

[@julieannecoffey9543]

Thank you my art mentor once told me to focus on one thing. Ha this never happened. My curiosity always got the better of me. At 75 I still wake up excited about what I can learn about my world today.

[@KarenK-r4f]

Apparently there are a lot of us out there 💜💚💙

[@yquenechdu]

Here's an idea. My way of dealing with multiple interests. You have to try and find a link between all the things you like to do and mourn the ones you can't do. For example, I like drawing, painting, lego, ceramics, and so on. I came up with the idea of making stop-motion films for my children. Painting on canvas for the backgrounds (a beach, a seascape, etc), ceramics for the set pieces (tree, tower, etc), legos for the little character animations, drawing for the storyboard (study drawing animation)... Starting with an idea for a short film, I was able to focus all my energy on doing lots of things that I enjoy. Thank you for your video :)

[@hilarystewart366]

"The path is the goal."

[@recoveringsoul755]

I have a shirt with a similar quote. The Journey Is The Destination

[@SepulvedaBoulevard]

I'm working at my easel, I hear an interesting chord progression on the radio, and I run to the piano to work it out, then I see my pop-up book project sitting there waiting for me. Inspiration is rare and wonderful, so I grab it whenever it appears❤

[@heikesiegl2640]

i saw your comment and searched pop up book diy on youtube. I am amazed! never thought there are such beautiful possibilities that you could craft yourself! good luck with your project =)

[@leannaenglert4538]

I hear you. I also hear my piano and my watercolor pencils and my novel-in progress calling.

[@juanitamyers3253]

I have found my people!!

[@lindabennett1663]

So have I!!!!!

[@karenwarren4498]

It’s a comfort knowing we aren’t the only ones!

[@josevanz7654]

Me too! Brazil here!

[@sharonjack8582]

Haha, great phrase. I finally accepted recently that I do have plenty of interests. I sing, dance, paint, raise amazing aquarium fish, keep furry and feathered pets and walk the beach often. I knit. I learn about nutrition and health. I enjoy people and bus rides. I also work full-time. When I paint, my brush is loaded with gratefulness and joy. Great video by you. Thank you. USA

[@Anna-uy9dm]

I started wondering about this many years ago when i was still a teenager!!! Then i wondered how is that someone doesn’t know this or that? How can you not know these or that basic things. I realized that i have a very broad knowledge and curious mind, others may not. Then i had to defend myself with my husband who is a minimalist. Now it worries that i really holds me back as an artist. I am glad; however, that I’m not the only one. Thank you for bringing up this topic, it’s very helpful!!

[@Daumat_]

The struggle is real, but you are right, better to embrace it, atleast our lives are fuller because of it. Imagine doing 1 thing well your whole life and never tried anything else, that just sounds like a nightmare if I am beeing totally honest :) Great video man!

[@theresapalmer7892]

I jump around a lot since I retired and have enjoyed every minute playing again. I did fall in the trap of buying too many art supplies when trying new things. I learned my lesson. I have taken up a few that I rotate through regularly, zentangle ish, I don't follow all their rules, card making , art Journaling using collage and mixed media and an illustrated journal because you taught me how to draw in a way that makes me feel accomplished. Some I've tried and tossed to the side, they just looked like my thing but really didn't work for me. I also have myself on a no buy because I just purged hundreds of dollars of art supplies to others that I hope will use them. I always have something with me so I can draw and doodle anywhere. I will never be shown in the MOMA, but who cares, I'm playing to make up lost time and it's so fun.

[@valeriejohnson2367]

I am an overachiever in a lot of useless creative endeavors……….never stay on one thing. Thanks for your validation……

[@Thepaperpages]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@BeachCat]

Having a multitude of interests is a hallmark of those, like myself, with ADHD. We crave the dopamine hit that novelty gives us, so we constantly seek it out. That's why all sorts of creative projects appeal to us so much with their infinite possibilities.

[@misoadeio]

52 yo ADHD here. Drifting all my life between interests like drawing, photography, art history, calisthenics, Filipino martial arts, Spanish language and literature, tarot reading, listening to podcasts, writing to Quora, cigar smoking and the mightiest of all, watching KZbin Premium for over than 9 hours daily. My secret superpower: Never got married.

[@iloshka35]

Have you ever worked? 🤔

[@misoadeio]

@@iloshka35 I have worked as a corrections officer for 30+ years, 15 of which as shooting instructor. Listening to podcasts and writing on Quora during night shift. Also, as assistant photographer and martial arts seminar instructor on several weekends.

[@lous3772]

I love it, now I have a name for it! I am also a proud life-long learner. I couldn’t care less if I never master anything. The joy is in the journey. But in reality, by default of have consistent focus over time, I have become accomplished at many things over my 62 years. I have had the same base interests since a child and expanded within those. There’s a lot of connectivity among my interests. I love music and have focused on the Celtic genre. I have become skilled at fingerstyle guitar and also play Celtic flute, whistle and am now enjoying learning fiddle. I’m a voracious reader and have a reputation of knowing about a lot of things, while in fact I know a little about a lot of things and a lot about a few topics. I love nature, and over many years have learned plants, become an decent birder, am a Gardner, landscaped my yard, love hiking. I could go on. If it’s about being the best, you’ll get frozen by perfectionist thoughts. Make it about the joy of learning.

[@momohua84]

I have many many interests too (mostly related to self-expression like singing, painting, drawing, sewing etc), but I have come to accept that's who I am. Jack of all trades, but not professional in anything, and that's ok, so be it. We are just here to experience life anyway and our soul is always curious :) I do "declutter" some interests away over time to concentrate on others. Just do what brings you joy and don't look back!

[@kathleenhensley5951]

You just described me, perfectly ... you mean I'm not alone? "you will seem like an expert to them" - one of my interests (I call them fascinations) is Medieval music - it's related to my attempt to write a medieval-science fiction Fantasy. The novel has elements of both genres. Recently a friend commented on how much I knew about Medieval history and culture... I nearly said "I know so very little!" I didn't say it. It would have taken the conversation in totally different direction and I wanted her to know enough to understand what the music (I describe) my novel sounds like! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! My novel is the narrative ... I started it decades ago, I find it's the framework of a great many of my interests. My list.. Reading, writing... Crochet, knitting, tatted lace making, sewing, beading, cooking, gardening, herbalism (interested in health, especially, now that i am older), weaving, history, Philosophy (medieval and classical) Shakespeare, Opera, Superman and Batman movies. Gnostic Christianity. The sciences (in the general sense..) astronomy (very!) raising chickens and cats. I'd like to learn enough Linux to keep this computer up to date.. I've tried languages but I don't seem to have an aptitude for them? I'd love to learn to draw better.

[@namisao2409]

Love this video!! I am a person with 1001 hobbies and I am happy to be like that. 😊

[@trishwoods]

Yes! Just beginning the video, and yes - THIS is me, trying new things, a lifetime learner: Reading, knitting, crocheting, cooking, making, jewelry making, collecting many art supplies!, sewing, watercolor, drawing, sketching, acrylic painting and an “art watcher” of many tutorials …. what is next !? Will I ever get good at any !? Hmmmmm 😮😅

[@ajkonecny6830]

Thank you for this video! So for myself, who is 21 and going to a community college currently majoring in Video/Audio Prod as a sophomore. I also enjoy stuff like drawing, painting, video games, music, and writing my own stuff. I was doing graphic design last year originally for my major but decided to change it for video prod. But I do still enjoy those things and I'm definitely trying to dabble in other art media forms. Especially since I'll eventually be transferring to a university within the next several months that my ideal plan is to do this university's studio arts program.

[@mariaplesar]

Thank you so much!! I feel seen. I have so many interests and sometimes I am asking myself where should be my direction? I studied Art history, and languages, music, literature. I love drawing in my sketchbooks, going to Art galleries, singing, reading classics, reading poetry in every language, hebrew calligraphy, hebrew Medieval manuscripts, opera, baking, playing on the piano, medicine, dancing, Sport. I absolutely love it and I am grateful for it. ❤❤❤❤ Thank you for everything, you are inspiring me always!!

[@jude1515]

I do that to. I love all the painting, beading, silversmithing, journaling , writing, etc. that I have learned.

[@Kassandra-z5t]

I absolutely loved this video, Danny. I too am one of those with so many varied interests. I too have a wide and varied background in some of those interests others only a "little" bit, but I am mostly a very happy person due to all of this variation of interests. Thank You so very much for all your hard work. I truly appreciate the fact that you provide us with inspiration and motivation...

[@jandermom]

This describes me!! Thank you for confirming it is more than OK to pursue all of my creative curiosities - and to trust and enjoy the journey!!

[@wendemather9780]

The timeliness of this video is uncanny as I make the difficult decisions necessary to fully downsize my studio in preparation for our age in place move. I know which projects I’m most passionate about and which I can let go. The guilt I’ve felt over the investment in my art suddenly takes on a new view, as I’ve determined to sell/ give away all but the few things I will take with me. Sketchbooks will keep me satisfied and any new interests will be contained in scope by space limitations. Thankyou for caring enough to make this video.

[@LinCarmer]

I’ve had so many kinds of jobs that family calls it my “checkered career.” I call them part of my foundation. You never know how the bits and pieces will fit together, so it’s exciting to me to learn new things, while still honoring my strongest focus. For instance, I learned watercolor years ago in college, but not well. I’ve come back to it and drawing, doing both better than before, with new insights and enjoyment.

[@garymcguire8529]

One of your best videos Danny. I see myself as a dabbling duck, who occasionally deep dives into things, but have lately stuck closer to my art.

[@stevezytveld6585]

Thank you. You've left a smile on my face. This exactly described the affliction I call "Magpie Mind". Fifty-some odd years later and I'm finally starting to link up everything from drawing, to fiber arts, to sculpture, to fishing, to gardening. Such fun playing with all the shiny-ies. I especially love it when skills overlap... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@christineflynn211]

When the student is ready, the teacher will come, I needed this, thought I was time wasting, thank you

[@MartinBaldock]

I'm a visual artist, musician/composer, poet, avid reader. I have a studio at home for making music, video stuff and writing, plus a visual art studio linked to a gallery along with 12 other artists where we exhibit and educate. All of this influences my own output, and I love it!

[@chrislora8255]

That's my new tagline: creative dilettante! Great video, very relatable and wonderful to hear others who LOVE learning, creating, enjoying life. Thank you for your words of wisdom and encouragement.

[@wiscgirl3799]

I thought it was just me that felt this way. I love to keep learning even at 62. So many interests.

[@arlenepadden1243]

That's me for sure Danny! Only difference between you and I is...I love cilantro!

[@violayla]

Same here😂

[@arjunroychowdhury8839]

I just had an interesting conversation with my family a few days back; if I never had to work a day in my life, I would still keep myself busy by registering myself for some workshop or learning something. I have so many things to learn & so little time to do everything. But I never regret being a Jack of all trades. I just know that with an intermediate level in many different fields, I’ll have some source of income 😌

[@laurawray6303]

Years ago there was a trend in business to use strengths based supervision to help employees find and reach their true potential. The first step was a strengths analysis and during that process, I realized that my tendency to be a generalist and, as you said, “flit” from one thing to another could be a strength and not a weakness. I built on that and other strengths and retired from my last position as an executive director of a research center. Knowing and tapping into my strengths actually allowed me to overcome weaknesses yet we constantly tend to focus on our weaknesses and oftentimes don’t even realize where our strengths lay. Since my retirement, I’ve been flitting around quite a bit while knowing that I want to engage in my artistic interests which have been ignored for many years. I’ve been beating myself up about flitting from one medium to another without making “progress” and I had completely forgotten about the whole strengths based approach which I have never applied outside the realm of work! Thanks very much for reminding me, Danny!

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Discipline. Consistency. Deadlines. Creativity. Reflection. Repeat." --an award-winning author 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@musicnotes4755]

Your channel is amazing. Just what I needed. Yesterday I ordered two of your books on Amazon and can't wait to get them. Thank you for sharing!

[@JorgeTillo]

I watched this video several times today. It talks to me, comforts me, soothes me and brought me back from my hesitations. Thanks!

[@michelel3372]

My spouse and I were just discussing this topic the other night. It's helpful to know I'm not alone in my need to jump around between many ideas/projects. Thank you for sharing this. (I too love your line "Creatively Promiscuous" 😂, that's awesome!)

[@dawn4224]

Me too. I love the exploration and all merge to create the art I create. Each interest influences the next and so on. For example, my quilting colors choices inform my watercolors. Love the journey!

[@violayla]

I‘m happy that we are so many!

[@crainseye8499]

i can’t even explain how much i needed this video. i’ve always been interested in a wide range of pursuits but that really exploded within the last 2 years for some reason. i jokingly called all my new hobbies a mid life crisis but there is truth in it…in my late 30’s i’ve started being afraid that i’ll never pursue all the things i’ve wanted to do, that i’ll let life pass me by without experiencing it. basically, if it’s a creative pursuit, i want to try it out (except maybe tattooing 😂)

[@EC-gy9pv]

Hello, Brother! I'm on the exact page with you and proud of that!!! ❤

[@csrobles74]

Seems like you made this video just for me. I was just thinking this at work and stressing over it, I've been dealing with this issue for years. I just turned 50 and I have several interests, Photography, journaling, military/car plastic modeling, song writing, guitar playing, RC cars, guitar building, CD collector, watercolor art, sketching, Architecture, history, 3D printing, typewriter collector and user, podcasts, reading, writing, wood working, and list goes on and on.. I went to the art store today for lunch just to look at art supplies. I walked out empty handed because I have tons of art supplies at home, I don't need anymore. I was literally sitting here at my desk at home thinking what should I do for this evening and your video pops up. It's like you read my mind today , Thanks Danny, now I know I'm not crazy and I'm not alone.

[@SketchBookSkool]

We are crazy but at least we’re united.

[@fibee8324]

Thank you for this - I've always loved my curious nature, but over the years I've been labeled by others as being 'flaky' so much that I started to feel there was something wrong with me. Now, at the age of 55, I am finally allowing myself to embrace that again and as I have, my creativity has started to flow again. Anyway, you've got a new subscriber!

[@zenchantress]

For years I thought this was my superpower. Then I started reading that this was a trait of having ADHD. so then I was pretty bummed about it. Then I read Kurt Vonnegut's letter to students when he was 84, the year he died, about doing multiple creative things daily. So I decided to embrace that and run with it.

[@MatejaDesigner]

Thank you for making this! I call myself a multi-passionate creator. I used to be ashamed to be one, but I embraced it lately and I am making my own little world of different pursuits here on KZbin. You are a huge inspiration to me! Thank you, again!

[@viviandibrell849]

Oh my gosh! I am so happy to have watched this video. You were speaking to me directly. Sometimes I feel all those things you were saying and now I know that it’s all OK! I am excited daily finding new things to try. Some things I try, I have great success with and others just make me realize which direction I want to go with my art and creativity. All those experiences become a part of who I am as an artist. From now on I am identifying as creatively promiscuous!😅😅😅

[@valeriegehling4358]

Funny cos last month when my daughter & youngest grandson visited I spoke with my daughter of a similar predicament of mine, I’ve not only over years done various crafts but, am interested in a variety of subjects & on taking up watercolour again, am discovering how chemistry, physics, history & so many other subjects cross my path of learning. My daughter said “ you’ve also had a curiosity for many things”!, I guess I’m lucky & although I’m aging, I feel I know so little but, would like to learn more. I’m definitely joining your “dabblers” club. Thanks.

[@madebylora]

I love having a variety of creative hobbies. Some have only lasted for a short period of time and then been abandoned completely, but others come and go in cycles. I find there are some that I’m more keen to do at certain times of year. Some can be squeezed in when life is busy or when I have less brain power. While there are others that require a bigger time commitment or concentration. I love that flexibility, so I have come to accept that maybe I won’t be amazingly brilliant at any one thing, but I can enjoy them all!

[@JohnnysWerkbank]

As a photographer, designer, cad constructor, 3d modeller, airbrusher, leatherworker, 3d printer Addict, kayaker, drummer, guitarist, Plotter user and so much more; thank you for this video 😊

[@bigblue6917]

I started off in photography, which means I already had an idea about composition for my art. I am now looking at using infrared photography as in inspiration for charcoal landscape painting. Having multiple interests means you have more you can draw from.

[@ABlytheCoach]

You got me at “harmonica tweedling” and then with the limericks 😅 Here’s to creativity in all forms!

[@SlowLivingSligo]

I’m so happy to have found your channel! You make me feel so much better about my bulging crafts collection! I used to draw a lot and I’m not really sure why I stopped, but watching your videos is reminding me how important it is to build creativity into my day - just for me, for the fun of it! I’m going out tomorrow to buy myself a new sketchbook. Thank you ❤

[@JoagAle]

It is so impressive that this video appears now in my life. I have so many passions to follow and you are totally right about celebrating those little achievements in each passion.

[@neverwares]

Thank you for this. I also dabble in a variety of creative mediums. I didn’t have the best childhood, so now, pushing 50, I’ve given myself permission to try different things out and just play and have fun with it the way I wasn’t allowed to as a child. It has been so liberating and healing, and I am having a great time learning all sorts of new artistic techniques.

[@Artist_Kevin]

Living Life! Some spent our early life in a committed relationship with work and career. In my 50s, im now doing what I should have done when I was in my teens and twenties. Living life!

[@yvonnevanwaegeningh-tiggel4577]

Thank you for this video. There's a lot of times when I feel unsure because I'll never be very good at something because I have to many interest. But I recently found out that I love combining those interests to create new things even more than the interests themselves (if that makes sense). Glad to know I'm not the only one 🙂

[@Sanne24able]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Yes, have had years where I just jumped from one thing to the next. Had a lot of fun. It does get expensive when wanting to make everything and it takes up a lot of space. As a HSP however I need something to stop all the thoughts in my brain. Now, I have discovered aquarell/gouache painting and drawing. There is so much to learn and I forget everything when painting. I have tried to explain to other people that it is not my goal to be a famous painter which not many people seem to understand. It is the learning process that I like. Get bored when I can do what I wanted to learn and have to find something else to practise. So good to hear that I am no the only one who wants to try a lot of different things. Thank you so much.

[@sagethegoddesssss]

I needed to hear this TODAY!!! lol. Age 48 and I’ve always been annoyed at myself for constantly flipping….so thank you for confirming my existence, thank you! Life changed. Slán from Ireland 🇮🇪✨✌️

[@Blueflint]

Oh my goodness I've found my people! I'm learning that being like this means I'm enjoying the process and the core hobby I have is learning and mastering skills. And as you say, this engages me and all the skills end up linking together. Thanks for sharing your experience of this!

[@rafael2993]

It’s where I find myself at the moment. I haven’t figured out how to schedule my day or week evenly so that I can feel accomplished.

[@myruffleddreams1906]

This is exactly me! I don’t worry so much about not mastering a certain craft or project. My problem is buying all the supplies for the new exciting hobby and then losing interest. Being left with all of these expensive supplies.

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I enjoy sampling. I go a little deeper and learn more if it's interesting. Thank you for your thoughts.

[@moridach1884]

Thank you for your advice mister. Its really tiring and frustrating jump one to another and cant finish I try to embrace it and train myself to focus longer now

[@danieljonce]

This resonates with me. Realizing I am a generalist with a lot of creative interests and that’s ok has been a slow journey. Thank you for the video!

[@SketchBookSkool]

Wonderful!

[@josuetrujo]

34 year old and I just found your channel. I already have a list of videos you have on your channel that I want to watch already.

[@AnnikeWorld]

Este video me ayudó muchísimo! A verme el retrato completo de mí misma😅. A intentar comprender el motivo por el cual uno quiere ser y estar en todo, creerse capaz de realizar cualquier actividad... Y ninguna al mismo tiempo. Gracias ☺️

[@leftieceliz]

thank you for this sir! this is me 100% and i was always made to feel bad for never “finishing” anything that i try out so i was given less opportunities to learn new things that required money as a kid. this video has given me a lot to think about and a new appreciation for myself being a forever student, even if i never master anything. i have freedom now as an adult who makes a living, and i find that the pursuit itself of learning anything brings me joy. ❤

[@stevebaines57]

This is wonderful. I am constantly jumping between things. I get super interested in something, but before I've really got anywhere with it, I see something else shiny and jump across to that. I'm terrible at finishing anything. I need to set shorter term, more achievable targets. I also need to get a lot better at time management. It always seems to take way longer than is reasonable to achieve anything. But this video has at least made it clear that it's not just me, and that maybe it's not such a failing, Thank you!

[@robinsartsandcrafts6500]

Everyone tells artists, “you need to pick a niche and stay with it to be successful.” I imagined this to sound like a sad slow death. The idea of being the lady who paints dogs over and over and over… so I dabbled on the side, didn’t call myself an artist and waited tables for 33 years. I became an art teacher and book maker quite by mistake, and discovered it works so well for me, because you never write the same book twice, need to teach people new things, so it never gets boring. I have been hitting the ceiling with this as well, so I’m recreating the entire platform and way that I’m teaching. I have said for many years, I’m proficient in most things, the master of none, so crazy you said that. This is the message I needed today. It’s ok, I’m “quitting” teaching in 3 of the 4 programs I work with, one being my own private art school. Doors are closing. I’m grieving, but I will create the new thing I’ve been dreaming about for years, I’ll probably get barely proficient at it, then drop it and go do something else completely unexpected. Thank you for helping me be ok with who I am, the most promiscuous creative. ❤️

[@Edits_via1707]

being an artist, choosing is none other than just a struggle, thank god we have channels and ppl like this in comments, i have learned a lot at a young age that i dont have to stuck and waste my years thinking about stuff to only realize one day a my 30's XD

[@salemhailu11-11]

a much needed video. Thank you for making me see the bright side of being a dabbler, because I am that and I worry a lot about lacking focus and mastering one skill. Almost feeling guilty for my variety of creative projects that I enjoy so much. I feel better because of your insight. Thanks.🙏 ❤❤❤

[@lindastevens6686]

Synchronicity at work. While spending last few days Organizing an overwhelming amount of art supplies covering everything wondering why ??? And your video popped up. 🙏🙌🤣🥰 I feel so much better at who I am and why am I all over the creative spectrum.

[@m.tieman5863]

Love this! Was nodding vehemently throught the introduction. Yup, that's me. Even though I have kept at some hobbies for a number of years, I usually lose interest at some point, though I may pick it up again later. You're right, I was beating myself up a bit, but at the same time it's just fun to try out new things, and you can definitly talk about a lot of things with people!

[@Pauley_in_GP]

Timely observations. I am in the group to which you refer. Thanks. I cannot post a link here, but if you search "how many hobbies can you have" a relevant cartoon might popup.

[@karenwarren4498]

Hello kindred spirit! How nice to hear your take on those of us who move around many interests and creative pursuits. I like your point of view!

[@SketchBookSkool]

It's always nice to have a kindred spirit!

[@AmeliaFiordelli]

You were talking to me! Thanks!... and I agree about tattoos and cilantro...:)

[@annamarielewis7078]

Love cilantro and want a tattoo.

[@kimberlyechols7280]

I too have been feeling bad about being creatively promiscuous. It helps to know I'm not alone in this. I like to think of it as my inner child who just likes to make things. ❤❤❤

[@Funtographymakes]

This video makes me so happy. I have so many interests and I really like the variety of skills. I feel they all compliment each other. I enjoy having the skills to make whatever my mind craves! ❤

[@hilarystewart366]

Thank you! A great topic!

[@Leigh-lr6mo]

Agree 100%. Its always been my self battle to let go, to free myself to experience failures without excessive self judgment . Thanks to Danny, Im healing my artist self and finding joy, less perfectionism , and enjoying the uglies teach me , and unexpected beauties astound me. God bless you Danny for helping me give myself permission to let my self imprisoned artist soul go free!

[@psparrow1779]

My list includes ceramic clay Handbuilding, acrylic painting, zentangling, polymerclay, mandala drawing, sketching, watercolor painting and most recently gouache. I dabble in each, some more than others. I love learning new crafts but my propensity to add more is getting expensive! Plus my spaces are filling up!! Time to move 😊

[@etumax1]

Danke, Sie haben mir aus dem Herzen gesprochen. Es stimmt, je neugieriger wir sind, je mehr Interessen wir haben, desto weniger sind wir müde. Wir haben gar keine Zeit mehr zum „müde sein“

[@Altered4n892t]

Thank you for sharing!

[@johannachristinemurmylo2850]

I love you!!!! What a wonderful, uplifting video! Thank you so much!!!

[@sandradonofrio413]

I really needed to hear this: Validation for my motivations/interests. Thank you.🙏

[@tarynleeartist]

Love this! Your are so concise in your communication style. Creativity, boundless interests and continuous curiosity helps us grow as better human beings!!

[@CHARICEFAVORITES]

Danny, you wrote this specifically for ME. Right? You must be the little mouse that scampers into the corners while watching me jump from subject to subject, from project to more projects while finishing none. Oh, but the plans I have are grand and the skills are constantly being honed. Perhaps I will go to my grave with so many ideas and so much knowledge that there will be little room on my grave stone to announce the vast array of my autodidactic pleasures. Thank you so much for recognizing me for who I am.