Yes drives momentum.

When you're getting into a scene in a city, you need to say yes to almost every invitation.

Wanna come to this jam? Wanna join our casual hang in the park? Wanna go to this performance?

Yes, yes, yes. But why?

We're not complicated creatures when it comes to connecting. We need to see each other to remember each other.

If you're out of sight, you're out of mind. Harsh, inconvenient, but true.

Every invitation you reject reduces the likelihood you'll get invited again. That can stunt the momentum of your creative career.

When you're starting out—even if you're used to getting paid—remember that many jams, hangs, and unpaid gigs lead to paid ones. It’s the momentum of inspiration, the random conversation, or just being in the right place at the right time that opens doors.

Once you've built momentum in your scene, you can get pickier about invitations. Self-care is important. Nutrition, sleep, and exercise are essential to sustain a creative career. Being part of a scene isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon. Yes, there’s a balance between self-care, focused work on your craft, and being out in the world.

But when you're starting out, being a "yes human" will give you the momentum you need.

So, what will you say yes to next?