In this solo episode, Blake Barlow gets brutally honest about the modern trap most creators fall into—chasing likes, shares, and viral dopamine hits at the cost of sustainability and sanity. Drawing from personal experience and insights from the creator economy, Blake challenges the hustle-for-attention model and urges creators to slow down, get clear on what they truly want, and build a system that fuels long-term impact—not burnout.
Episode Highlights:
Why chasing virality is a trap
The long-term damage of performing for algorithms
What creators actually want—and how to build toward it
Reframing your mindset around consistency and sustainability
The difference between strategic content and dopamine-driven content
Quote from the Episode:
"Virality doesn’t equal vision. Stop burning yourself out for people who won’t remember you tomorrow."
Resources Mentioned:
Book recommendation: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield
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