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The Art of Ignoring the Rules

Published about 2 months ago • 2 min read

(and Making Your Own)

Hey Reader

You ever have one of those moments where you realize—Wow, I’m really bad at this? Yeah, me too.

Hand-drawn typography was my kryptonite in art school. We had to recreate classic typefaces (Baskerville, Caslon, Helvetica—all the fancy fonts), by hand. With rulers, ink, and precision so tight it made my brain hurt (yes, making me feel like a dinosaur as this was pre-computer aided design). And guess what? I sucked at it. Smudges, spills, shaky lines—I was a mess.

My professor even told me, straight up, I would never design my own typeface. (Ouch, right?)

For a while, I believed him. I stuck to picking fonts, not making them. But somewhere along my creative journey, I stopped trying to be what I wasn’t—clean, precise, mathematically perfect. Instead, I leaned into what I was: expressive, loose, and a little chaotic in the best way.

And one day, just for fun, I created my own font—a messy one. No rulers. No perfection. Just pure, unfiltered me. It’s called Scribly: A Perfectly Messy Font, because, well…that’s what it is. (You can check out my fonts right here if you’re curious.)

Here’s the thing: people will tell you you’re not good enough. That you don’t have the skill, the talent, the whatever to do the thing you want to do. And you have a choice: believe them, or prove them wrong.

The real win? Doing the work of self-discovery. Knowing who you actually are—and owning it. That’s where the magic happens.

And if you need help on that journey? I got you.

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Because creativity isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being you.

Stay messy,

~ Mike Brennan

P.S. What’s something you once thought you weren’t cut out for—but secretly still want to try? Hit reply and let me know.

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DAILY CHECK-IN

Begin to ask yourself these questions every day as a part of your daily creating rhythms:

1. What did I create today?

2. What did I learn?

3. What can I celebrate?

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DAILY PROMPTS

MONDAY: Create a messy, unpolished version of something you usually try to perfect.

TUESDAY: Record a short video sharing a past failure that actually led to something great.

WEDNESDAY: Take a “bad” photo on purpose—then find something beautiful in it.

THURSDAY: Write down 5 “rules” you’ve been following—then break them creatively.

WEEKEND PROMPT:

Rewrite the ending to a story where the underdog actually doesn’t give up.
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"You have to be willing to be bad at something to be good at something."
~ Brene Brown

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Daily Creative Habit

by Mike Brennan

Feeling stuck in your creative process or overwhelmed by the pressures of running a business? You’re not alone. Many creative entrepreneurs struggle with turning their passion into consistent, enjoyable action. I help people like you transform your approach to creativity by making it fun, actionable, and an essential part of everyday life. Whether you’re juggling multiple projects, managing a business, or simply looking to reignite your creative spark, the key is to integrate creativity into your daily routine in a way that doesn’t feel like a chore—but like play.Ready to unlock a more fulfilling, vibrant creative journey? Discover your unique Creative Archetype with our bonus quiz. Let’s make fun and creativity not just a habit, but a way of life!

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