The Underdog Protagonist

Does Creativity Becomes a Luxury While Chasing Stability?

Pratyush PK Season 2 Episode 16

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After a four-month pause, I’m back behind the mic. This time, with more clarity, purpose, and truth than ever before. In this deeply personal comeback episode, I reflect on the silent reset I didn’t plan but desperately needed. It wasn’t burnout. It wasn’t quitting. It was life demanding a recalibration.

We talk about what happens when passion takes a backseat to survival, why rest isn’t weakness, and how even breaks can bring breakthroughs. This isn’t just a return, it’s a reminder: sometimes the path forward starts with stepping back.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for pausing something you love, or questioned whether you’re still “on the right track”, this episode is your permission slip to rethink what progress really looks like.

In this episode you'll know:

  • The truth behind the 4-month hiatus
  • How overload taught me to rebuild my system
  • The mindset shift that helped me return to podcasting
  • Lessons from Think Again & Atomic Habits
  • Why your break might be part of your breakthrough

Let this be your reminder: passion doesn’t disappear, it waits. And when you're ready, it welcomes you back.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

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