Meet the Creatives

Navigating Critics and Building Resilience in the Creative Field: A Conversation with Pye Jirsa

Episode Summary

Navigating Critics and Building Resilience in the Creative Field: A Conversation with Pye Jirsa In the latest clip of "Meet the Creatives," host Rob Johnston engages in a candid conversation with renowned photographer Pye Jirsa. The discussion centers around navigating challenges in the creative world, particularly handling criticism and negative comments on platforms like YouTube. Pye Jirsa shares insights from his decade-long experience on YouTube, emphasizing the importance of thickening one's skin and learning to detach from both positive and negative feedback. The conversation touches on the evolution of Jirsa's mindset, from obsessively perfecting content to embracing imperfections and acknowledging the subjectivity of creative work.