As almost any entrepreneur or creative will tell you, unexpected problems are to be expected. Below, you’ll hear some incredible stories that highlight and illustrate the kinds of issues and problems entrepreneurs and creatives are dealing with everyday. It’s not easy, but the silver lining is that dealing with unexpected problems is one of the best ways to develop antifragility.

Will Jordan

I was one of my most unexpected problems. My comfort zone and mentality challenged my creativity at times and discouraged me from sharing my work and creative process. This was an unexpected challenge because I was always focused on creating and thought things like discipline and consistency would be enough. As time went on I noticed patterns within myself like fear of being seen, judged, and connecting with people. My creativity was being hindered so I started identifying my challenges and taking small steps toward solving them. Read more>>

Hrb Collotzi

When I started writing I thought it would be all world building and immersing myself in a fantastic story surrounded by brilliant characters, kind of like reading a great book. Unfortunately, that’s not how it has turned out. Read More>>

Melanie Herrera

So last year in 2024 my family and I lost pretty much everything we had! It began around July, when my parents broke the news to me about my little brother. My mother was 5 months pregnant with him and we were all excited to meet him. Unfortunately we lost him. Doctors couldn’t find a reason as to why my mother had a miscarriage. I have 4 other siblings and my mother never had any complications with any pregnancies. Read More>>