Bobby Makes Music

Creative Encouragement: Why I’m Not Your “Make Six‑Figures” Guru, Just Your Hype Man Creative Motivation vs. Creative Encouragement Drowning in Monetise‑Everything Noise Scroll any feed, and you’ll see it, a post like this: “Turn your passion into a six figure side hustle!” or “Quit your job in 90 days!” I’m not here for that. I’m here to inspire the artists who still feel a spark even when the world says, “Grow up, get practical, stop wasting time.” If you want someone to map out funnels and revenue streams, the internet is full of qualified teachers. If you need someone to uplift, shine a positive light, and remind you that it’s okay to simply make art, I’ve got you. The Hidden Shame of Adult Creatives There have been plenty of moments when partners or close friends have tried to encourage me with “tough‑love” reality checks. No malice, just the classic “Isn’t it time you focused on something that pays?” But they’ll never understand the craft, the deep-seeded thing that ...

  The Roles I Juggle (And Why I Won’t Give Any Up) Being a husband, dad, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, music producer, and full-time worker isn’t exactly a recipe for free time. But I don’t want to give any of it up. Each part feeds me in a different way. Still, juggling this many responsibilities means I have to be extremely intentional with how I use the slivers of time that remain. Prioritising Creative Work and Avoiding Burnout The hardest part is accepting how little time I have left for what fuels me—BJJ, writing music, and working on Bobby Makes Music . These aren’t hobbies. They’re creative outlets that help me process life, emotion, and internal noise. Without them, burnout becomes inevitable. I’ve learned to be ruthless about protecting what little time I do have. Because no creativity = no clarity . Making Time for Creative Projects With a Full-Time Job I work Sunday to Thursday. On early mornings (5am starts at the café), I handle admin before the chaos begins. On ...