Creativity in the Capitalist Grind

Shannon Purcell
2 min readApr 20, 2023

The pressure to succeed in a capitalist society can often leave us feeling drained and exhausted, leaving little room for creative expression. In writing this poem, I wanted to convey my personal struggles with balancing my desire to be creative with the demands of a society that values productivity and profit above all else. I longed to put my thoughts and feelings on paper, to express the frustration I feel when I am unable to create due to the constant pressure to succeed. Through this poem, I hoped to shed light on the importance of creativity and self-care, and to inspire others to value…

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Shannon Purcell

Irish digital marketer and content creator. Living and working in Toronto. Mostly writing about marketing and travel. shannonpurcellmedia.com