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Ever feel like what you’re creating doesn’t match the vision you have in your head? Ira Glass calls this “the gap”—the space between your taste (what you know is good) and your current skill level. It’s something every creator goes through.
Your taste and your talent
Glass says our taste is excellent when we start, but our skills need time to catch up.
It’s frustrating, and many quit because their work doesn’t measure up.
But the truth?
The gap means you’re on the right path.
If you see it, you have an eye for quality—it’s just about working to close that gap.
It takes showing up, making imperfect drafts, and creating a lot—volume over perfection.
You don’t see the hard work and reps it took them to reach that level.
It’s after you’ve:
- Written 100 blog posts
- Made 100 videos
- Recorded 100 podcasts
- Run 100 Events
Your creative community
This is where a community helps. Being surrounded by others who get it—people who are also closing their gaps—keeps you going.
At Creative Works, we’ve got writers, artists, filmmakers—people showing up daily.
It’s not about promotion; it’s about being in a place where folks support and challenge each other.
You can watch it here: The Gap by Ira Glass – (2m 17 sec)
It’s a must-watch if you’re feeling stuck.
And remember, you don’t have to go through this alone—community, wherever you find it, makes the journey easier.
