What Bake Off and Pottery Throw Down actually teach us.
It's not just how to pronounce pastries and Raku glazes.
Right now I’m addicted to the UK show The Great Pottery Throw Down. Honestly I’m into all those shows like Bake Off and Sewing Bee too. I love people just doing their best to make their things inside the constraints of the moment. No drama besides that normal question of “will I be able to manage it?” (I detest the spinoffs that try to amp up the drama and challenge, there really is no need).
The contestants commit to showing up and taking on the task they are assigned. That’s it and it’s everything. Sometimes they know how to do it. Sometimes they don’t. But they are willing. Magic and disaster and sneaking through to try again commence.
I think that’s exactly like starting your business or taking your artwork to market is like. The first step is always the decision to be in the room and then work with the reality of the challenge before you. Our individual talents, our strategy and understanding of what we are trying to do, the tools we have at hand at this moment will all play their part. And it might not go that well every minute. But you’ll give it a go. How free do you feel to give it a go with your ideas?
What I love about these shows is that the contestants generally love every minute of it. Even the ones that made them cry with frustration or relief. I’m sure it is because we aren’t often given the opportunity to commit to ourselves and our creating like they get to do for as long as they can stick around on the show.
What I was dreaming of and now watching happen in The Resiliency Club is helping wonderful people with great ideas give it a go. I get to be the support and structure to help them remember all the talents and assets (ingredients) they are bringing to the table. I get to help them write the recipe that suits their life and time and skills. And then watch as they give it a go knowing that they don’t have just one shot at this and no one is getting voted off.
Could you commit to your craft as if you were on Bake Off?
Susie
PS. I’ve also noticed that everyone gets the same equipment on these shows and we know that is not how our world works! I realized that sometimes what you really need to help you move forward is someone to get things done for you that you don’t yet have the scope for. I’ve added some Done-For-You options to Resiliency Club where I can build and set up your systems and tech for you because I don’t want a single hurdle left in the way of you bringing your work to the world. Happy to chat about any specific needs just hit reply or send me a message.