How To Deepen Your Connections With Radical Honesty - Max Collins

The Better Questions

“Are we risking taking our relationships to a messy place, a vulnerable place where you don't know what you're about to say?"

Bio

Max Collins is an artist and photographer who specializes in large-scale murals. He first began pasting his street murals illegally, driven by the idea that art should be a democratic process where everyone is free to share and nurture the growth of a city through artistic expression. His work can be found in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland— but especially in his hometown of Buffalo, NY.

Max's consistent desire for authenticity and honesty makes this a beautifully vulnerable interview. The universal ideas he expresses will deeply resonate, even for those who would not call themselves an artist.

Highlights

In this episode, we talk about:

1) What social anxiety feels like in various settings

2) How to embrace and lean into hard conversations, even when they're messy

3) How difficult self-promotion can be, especially when your finances are dependent on the work you create

4) How isolating it can feel to be a freelancer and work for yourself

5) Why vulnerability feels so risky

Behind the Scenes

I discovered Max’s art and his giant murals before I got to know him personally. While the topics we discuss may sound heavy, I was amazed at how light I felt when this conversation ended, simply by listening to someone else’s thought process. Max's honest sharing reminded me of how universal many of our struggles are — and how the difficult yet meaningful conversations are always the most fulfilling.

Who should listen?

If you're craving deeper connections but aren't sure how to navigate those harder conversations... have a listen.

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