Hello, and welcome back to The Jim Kroft Podcast—a space where every setback is a setup for a creative breakthrough.

In this episode, “The Curious Catalyst of Being Trolled,” I get real about a moment when harsh YouTube comments turned into unexpected fuel for my dream to play live again.

Ever felt that sting of criticism or doubted whether you’re good enough? I share my raw journey of meeting my inner demons head-on, embracing the chaos, and transforming negativity into a driving force for growth. If you're a creative navigating the twists and turns of self-doubt and the pressure to be perfect, this episode is for you.

Highlights:

• 🎤 Facing the Trolls: How harsh criticism became the spark for creative renewal.
• 💥 Turning Negativity into Fuel: Transforming online vitriol into a powerful impetus for change.
• 🎸 Chasing the Live Dream: Embracing the challenge of playing live, even when the odds seem stacked.
• 🔄 Dancing with Demons: Learning to partner with your insecurities instead of fighting them.
• 🚀 Growing Beyond Comparisons: Overcoming comparison traps

Let's dive in!

Your host, Jim Kroft

All the music today is my own, available on Spotify 

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