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Is It Really Possible to Experience More Success AND Fulfillment by Figuring Out Your Unique Skill?
The answer isn’t just yes—it’s a must if you want to:
Have your work feel easier, like it’s flowing instead of forcing
Actually enjoy the process of building something meaningful instead of just chasing the end result
Feel like the work you’re doing has real purpose and leaves you fulfilled
Wake up excited about what’s on your plate for the day
Identifying your unique skill isn’t just about success—it’s about approaching your work and life in a way that feels aligned, energizing, and worth showing up for every single day.
I felt compelled to write about this because I meet so many creative entrepreneurs struggling with the same challenge: how to generate consistent, sustainable income while also finding real enjoyment and meaning in their work. For many, just making consistent income feels like climbing a mountain. Adding fulfillment into the mix? That can feel like you’re trying to scale Mt. Everest.
But here’s the thing: figuring out your unique skill is like a cheat code. It simplifies what feels overwhelming and gives you a clear path toward the success, impact, and enjoyment you’ve been longing for.
So, let’s explore what it takes to uncover your unique skill—and why it’s a key to creating both success and fulfillment in your work.
The Dual Challenge for Creative Entrepreneurs
These days, more and more people are realizing that focusing solely on money and material success won’t bring the meaning and fulfillment we crave from our work.
But focusing only on meaning, fulfillment, and impact? That often leaves creative entrepreneurs struggling to build a sustainable business that allows them to keep doing what they love.
Why does this happen?
Most often, it’s because creatives feel torn between pursuing meaningful work and achieving financial success.
Why Does This Battle Exist?
Here are some key reasons creative entrepreneurs find themselves in this struggle:
1. Creations Tied to Self-Worth
True artists often view their creative work as deeply personal—an extension of themselves. But this makes it hard to separate their identity and worth from what they create.
This can lead to perfectionism, fear of rejection, or procrastination—because if their work isn’t “perfect,” they fear it reflects poorly on them as a person. As a result, they delay releasing their work or avoid taking risks altogether, limiting opportunities to share or sell their creations.
2. Cultural Narratives
The “starving artist” myth is very deeply rooted in Western culture. It tells us that to be a “true artist,” you have to sacrifice financial and material success. And if you do pursue money? You’re a sellout.
This narrative causes so many creatives to operate from a mindset of scarcity, believing they must choose between authenticity and financial stability—when, in reality, both are possible.
3. Lack of Business Skills
These cultural narratives often lead creatives to avoid developing business skills because they believe being “business-savvy” somehow undermines their creativity.
There’s also a common misconception that focusing on business will diminish their artistic potential. This limiting belief stops many creatives from building the tools and systems they need to turn their passions into sustainable careers.
The Challenges of Not Knowing Your Unique Skill
I’ve seen so many creative entrepreneurs struggle simply because they haven’t identified their unique skill. Without this clarity, it’s like trying to build something meaningful without the right tools—it’s exhausting, frustrating, and often feels like you’re not getting anywhere. Here are some of the most common challenges I’ve noticed:
1. Lack of Clarity and Focus
When you don’t know your unique skill, it’s easy to feel scattered. You end up trying to do too many things at once or appealing to everyone, which leaves you overwhelmed and unsure of where to focus. And when you don’t have clarity about what makes your work unique, it’s hard to communicate your value to others.
2. Blending In Instead of Standing Out
Your unique skill is what sets you apart—it’s your secret sauce. Without it, you might find yourself blending in with everyone else in your field. That makes it harder to attract the right clients or audience, let alone charge what you’re worth. Standing out feels impossible when you’re not showcasing what makes you truly exceptional.
3. Misalignment Leads to Burnout
I’ve seen this happen time and time again. When your work doesn’t align with your unique skill, everything feels like a grind. You spend hours on tasks that drain you, and instead of feeling energized, you’re left exhausted and uninspired. Without that alignment, burnout becomes almost inevitable.
4. Struggling to Make Consistent Income
Here’s the thing: when you’re not leaning into your unique skill, your work doesn’t resonate as deeply with people. It’s harder to attract your ideal clients or audience because you’re not showing them what only you can offer. This often leads to inconsistent income and a constant feeling of financial instability.
5. Doubts and Self-Worth Issues
When you’re not sure what your unique skill is, it’s easy to compare yourself to others and wonder if you’re good enough. That doubt can creep in, making you undervalue your work or hesitate to ask for what you truly deserve. And without that deeper connection to your purpose, it’s hard to feel confident in what you’re offering.
6. Missed Opportunities for Growth and Impact
Your unique skill is your key to creating meaningful impact. When you’re not clear on it, you might miss opportunities that align with your strengths and passions. Instead of scaling your business or reaching the people who need you most, you stay stuck, feeling like you’re not living up to your potential.
7. Reacting Instead of Leading
When you’re unsure of your unique skill, you’re often stuck in a reactive mode—chasing opportunities that come your way instead of intentionally creating the work you’re meant to do. It’s like being a passenger in your own journey, constantly responding to what’s around you instead of steering the ship.
The good news? All of these challenges are solvable. The moment you uncover and lean into your unique skill, everything shifts. You gain clarity, confidence, and alignment, which allows your work to not only feel more fulfilling but also attract the success you’ve been working so hard to achieve.
Why Knowing Your Unique Skill Is the Key
Let’s start by defining what a skill is. Very simply, it’s a task or activity you do well.
A unique skill takes that further. It’s something you do exceptionally well—better than most people on the planet. It’s what I like to call your superpower.
By defining this clearly, we can start unpacking how identifying and leveraging your unique skill can help you bridge the gap between meaning and sustainability in your work.
Characteristics of a Unique Skill
Here are some clues to help you identify your unique skill:
It’s something innate. A talent you were born with or a trait that was activated early in your life.
It feels effortless. You can perform this task at a high level with ease, requiring little to no practice compared to others.
You might not even recognize it as special. Because it feels natural, you might overlook it or think, “Doesn’t everyone do this?”
It has a positive impact. People around you consistently benefit from it and likely comment on how it has influenced them.
It energizes you. Instead of draining you, it fuels and excites you.
It shows up everywhere. This skill likely appears across different areas of your life—work, relationships, hobbies.
It feels purposeful. When you use it, it aligns with your values and gives you a sense of fulfillment.
How Your Unique Skill Brings Meaning and Drives Success
Your unique skill isn’t random. Life gives it to you as part of your Soul’s mission. When you use it to support and uplift others, it creates a ripple effect—a positive impact on the people you serve and the world as a whole.
It’s Highly Valuable and Meaningful
Because your unique skill is rare—something that few others can do at your level—it naturally becomes more valuable. People recognize the impact of what you bring to the table, and they’re willing to pay a premium for it.
Confidence and Passion Are Magnetic
When you operate from your unique skill, you’re not forcing anything. You’re confident and passionate because the work feels natural. That energy is magnetic—it draws people, opportunities, and resources to you effortlessly.
Alignment Brings Flow and Abundance
When you use your unique skill with integrity, you align with your Soul’s purpose. Opportunities flow naturally, and you’ll start to see the kind of support that reflects this alignment.
It’s Energizing, Not Draining
Using your unique skill fuels you instead of draining you. This keeps stress low and creativity high, giving you greater access to solutions, opportunities, and the resources you need to build a thriving business.
Why Alignment Matters
When we align our work with the natural flow of life—the “economy of life”—we tap into something much bigger. This alignment invites divine forces to support us with opportunities, resources, and even better physical health.
What’s Next?
In part two of this Codeletter, I’ll share practical techniques to help you uncover your unique skill and build your vision around it.
In the meantime, if you’d like personalized guidance on discovering your unique skill, let’s talk. Book a call with me, and we’ll explore how to create work that’s truly aligned and fulfilling.
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