9 things killing your growth that successful creators refuse to do

I’ve been coaching and working with online creators for years now.

Some blow up. Most don’t.

The difference isn’t talent or luck. It’s often in what they refuse to do that they solidify, after years of publishing.

Here are 9 things successful creators won’t touch:

1. They refuse to write based on assumptions.

Writing based on assumption is like putting a thick black bag over your head when running a marathon.

Instead of trying to impress with flat, lifeless words, successful creators write from the heart with vulnerability and truth. They do this because they know what’s true for themselves. They also regularly ask their readers about their problems and write to solve those.

The only way to build a loyal audience is through truth.

2. They refuse to wait for self-belief before taking action.

You don’t need self-belief before jumping into something.

They know confidence comes after doing the work, not before. They create systems and act anyway, rather than waiting for emotions to align.

3. They refuse to quit or disappear.

Most people peter out and quit.

Successful creators understand that most people don’t have what it takes to write and publish consistently over long periods, so they find ways to enjoy the work continually and make the full writing process fun.

4. They refuse to write to impress everyone.

Writing to impress everyone is the sign of an amateur. I was the same.

But over time, I learned to write out of a sense of genuine care for one person I hold in my mind.

Write with a positive intention for your specific tribe. One person you genuinely care about helping. No sugarcoating it to avoid criticism.

5. They refuse to ‘take it slow.’

Slow down if you feel yourself burning out, yes, but do so to get back on the fast track.

Adopt playful urgency and act like you care. Ride momentum like a maniac because creating things with feverish energy is your freaking birthright and most potent source of life energy.

6. They refuse to focus only on ME-centred goals.

Many lack the purpose needed to sustain their work over the long term.

Creators who go far identify their enemy, wake up their inner dragon, and build purpose-driven brands around a cause they’re fighting for. This energises them.

7. They refuse to play it safe.

The best writers say things that few others are saying.

They practice leaning into their edges, speaking their minds, sharing vulnerabilities, and telling it like it is.

Bold writing becomes easier over time when you practice the habit of bold writing.

8. They refuse to panic about follower counts.

You don’t need a big audience. All you need is a tight-knit circle and to focus on one thing at a time.

Step back, tighten your focus, and assess what kinds of results you could create with your ingenuity and enthusiasm right now. Whether that’s seven workshop participants or three consulting clients per month.

Keep it simple, at least to start.

9. They refuse to ignore what’s already working.

Most creators chase the next shiny tactic instead of doubling down on what’s already proven.

They pay close attention to which topics light people up, which formats get shared, and which angles hit hardest. Then they do more of that.

Awareness beats novelty every single time.

Most creators do the opposite of many of these.

Then they wonder why no one’s paying attention.

Clever tactics won’t save you.

But you do need to stop doing what’s holding you back.

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When you do, you’ll regularly enjoy that warm, fuzzy feeling of readers sending you emails of thanks.

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