I was a Teenage Ditch Digger

 The following is an excerpt from Shut Up & Draw: A Journey to Creativity

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Because of my intrinsic belief system, as a child, I felt somewhat of an oddball as I was more of a reflective type of kid. I preferred to read books, write stories, and draw but 

I never imagined indulging in these practices as a career. 

How could I? The adults in my life never thought of it that way either. To them it was a nice talent for a quiet boy, and a good hobby but it was no way to earn a living. To do that it was necessary for me to get a job and do what I was told so I could  pay the bills.

pay the bills.

This programming has stayed with me for most of my adult life even after I became self-employed in a non-artistic field. It's been hard to reprogram. 

Becoming self employed when I did (albeit in a blue-collar capacity) I became associated with other self-employed business people who were not as timid about following their aspirations which was contrary to my 

"play it safe" programming.

It's worth noting that even in such an optimistic environment I still sensed the reluctance to share my vision overtly. This has to do with whom we choose to share our vision.

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