Don’t Let the Idea of ‘Perfection’ Stop You From Sharing Your Art

"I quite like it, but how about changing that detail? Or you could fix that like this."

Hearing these words, receiving advice or constructive criticism, is not sign of a failure. Too often creative minds sabotage themselves by trying to achieve perfection - an unattainable goal, as it is completely idealized. Fear of criticism, the desire to improve and the need to feel authentic are normal concerns, each artist deals with them in their own way. But the important thing is just that: dealing with them.

Art is a process, an experience, and the collaboration that arises from discussion with others and the presence of a deadline, is part of the very development of any creative work. In this article we share the views of the creator of the musical "Hamilton" Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast members of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" regarding the creative process and how it affects the work of an artist.