Today I have the privilege of guest posting for an incredible blog, Daily Blog Tips.

Take some time to read the post and leave some comments. I know you guys are the best at that.

In that post I outline some tips for writing content that people love to share – content that spreads.

To take it a step further, some would say that writing life-changing content has to do with an innate brilliance. Some are just born “better” than others.

Forget about it. Brilliance may not be what you think. And it’s within your grasp.

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If you’ve been online at all in the last month, you’ve probably heard the name Blaine Hogan.

That’s a good thing.

Because Blaine just released a book that you need to pick up. It’s one of the best books on creativity that I’ve ever read.

Blaine is the creative director at Willow Creek Community Church.

I had the privilege of asking him a few questions related to his book, creativity, the church, and worship.

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Sometimes I hate blogging.

Sometimes I hate meetings.

Sometimes I hate talking.

Why?

It’s too easy to hide behind ideas and not actually do something.

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Do you ever have a hard time being creative?

You stare at the blank canvas of your art and wonder, “I have to do this again? I’m expected to come up with something fresh…again?”

What you choose to do in that situation makes all the difference.

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I consider giving up almost every day.

I think it’s time to stop writing.

I think it’s time to stop learning.

I think it’s time to stop putting myself out there.

But then I realized something else.

If a dream doesn’t freak you out, you’re dreaming too small.

If you’re not facing resistance, your dream is too easy.

If you don’t fight feelings of giving up and cowering under pressure, you’re not doing anything worthwhile.

So next time you feel like giving up, remind yourself that you’re probably doing something right.

Don’t give up. Keep writing. Keep singing. Keep speaking. Keep creating.

Keep doing what you do.

Expand. Innovate. Create. Take risks. Put it out there.

Join the party.

Question: What is a dream that you feel like giving up on? Share it in the comments. There’s power in some good, healthy confession. You can leave a comment by clicking here.