shashaank

"Dreams are fun when they are distant. The imagination loves to play with possibilities when there is no risk of failure.

But when you find yourself on the verge of action, you pause. You can feel the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Thoughts swirl. Maybe this isn't the right time? Failure is possible now.

In that moment—in that short pause that... See more

Sometimes maybe it’s best, in art and writing, to be as dumb as possible, follow the joy, because at the very least that's real. And there, you’ve taken the first step towards the truth.

Generally, the advice isn’t really the hard part. There’s endless good advice just a click away.

The art is in creating the conditions for people to choose to act on the advice. Good advice unheeded is a waste for everyone involved.

That’s why expensive consultants can stay in business, and why committing to a process before you’re sure of all the... See more