Ever feel like everyone else is creating faster, better, or more beautifully than you? You’re not alone — and this episode is for you.

In “Creating Without Comparison,” host Rick Nelson dives into one of the biggest creative traps we all face: measuring our worth against someone else’s highlight reel. Through honest reflection and practical tools, Rick explores how to quiet the noise, reconnect with your own rhythm, and build work that feels deeply yours.

You’ll learn how to:

• Turn comparison into curiosity (and fuel your growth instead of draining it)

• Reconnect with your natural creative pace

• Protect your small, personal projects that keep your art alive

• Build simple habits that ground you when the noise gets loud

Whether you’re a photographer, artist, or anyone trying to stay inspired in a scroll-heavy world — this episode will remind you why your creative journey doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s.

🎙️ Hosted by Rick Nelson — photographer, storyteller, and creator of The Photog Files.

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