How to Face Competition Without Shrinking
Christopher Campbell
Competition gets a bad reputation in creative communities. We often treat it like a flaw or a threat, something we need to pretend doesn’t exist. But here’s the truth: competition is a fact. And it doesn’t have to derail you.
After more than 25 years of mentoring professional creatives, I’ve seen this again and again: competition isn’t the problem. Resistance is.
When you resist the natural tension of competition, you shut down. You start questioning your work, spiraling in self-doubt, or abandoning your projects altogether. But when you meet competition with steadiness, it becomes fuel. It sharpens your voice. It anchors your confidence. It pushes your work to evolve.
If that hasn’t been your experience, you’re not alone. Most creatives are never taught how to hold steady in the heat of competition. That’s exactly why I created my 1:1 Creative Mentorship.
This mentorship is for creatives and visionaries who want to stay grounded, especially when the stakes feel high. It’s for artists, writers, and leaders who are ready to stop resisting competition and start meeting it with clarity.
Let’s stop pretending competition doesn’t exist and instead learn how to work with it. Rooted, steady, and clear.
