Just make things. 

If you want to earn your freedom, then you have to create something other people want. 

Because sitting around thinking about it accomplishes nothing. 

And believe me—I’m as guilty of this as anyone. 

As someone who has no shortage of ideas for products, services, art, and more, it’s tough to choose just one thing. 

The good news is you don’t have to choose just one thing. 

You can do lots of things. 

But you do have to start somewhere. 

What interests you? 

If you want to build something but you’re struggling with where to begin, start with what interests you. 

Because making things that give you life is a lot easier (and a lot more fun) than the alternative. 

What projects do you enjoy? 

What would you do if you had all the time in the world? 

What kind of work puts you in the flow state for hours? 

Odds are, these are the best rocks to look under if you’re searching for an outlet for your creativity. 

And what’s more is these are probably things you’re already doing. 

But more on that in a minute. 

Start small 

I don’t know about you, but my dreams often feel daunting. 

And while it’s good to have a vision for what you want to build, it’s not healthy to live in it. 

It can be overwhelming. 

Instead, try starting small. 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” 

— Lao Tzu 

If you want to release an album, create one song. 

If you want to build a business, sell one product. 

If you want to start an agency, find one client. 

In the world of creativity and entrepreneurship, momentum is everything. 

And an avalanche starts with a single snowflake. 

Sell your sawdust 

The easiest place to begin is by doubling down on what you’re already doing. 

If you’re producing music and you want to sell a product, start by offering your channel strip presets or plugin settings. 

If you’re a photographer or videographer, sell your LUTs. 

If you’re a web designer, offer templates for platforms like Carrd or Framer. 

Your “sawdust” is the natural byproduct of processes you are already implementing in your day to day that you can package and sell. 

These are easy outlets for additional revenue, lead offers, and more. 

Taking just one of these things and offering it to your audience can help you build your email list and own your upside for years to come. 

Or it can help you pad your bank account so you can invest into bigger bets in the future. 

Whatever the goal, selling your sawdust is a great place to start. 

Wrapping it up 

Choosing a direction for your next chapter, your next business, or your next project can be scary. 

But if you have a deep itch to change your life through creativity and entrepreneurship, then you have to take the leap at some point. 

And what better way to start than with an easy win? 

If you can combine your interests and abilities into a small project that’s built on top of what you’re already doing, you can quickly get momentum out of the gate. 

And it’s all downhill from there.