Minny
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Minny
And while the act of creating is inherently unpredictable, we have to reject the idea that creative breakthroughs only appear out of nowhere. They actually show up when you’re consistently doing the work! A routine grounds you in something stable so you can take risks in your work without feeling unmoored in your life. It’s a kind of anchor that... See more
#085: Routines are actually rituals of devotion to yourself
Every piece of writing offers the reader a deal. In return for their time and attention, they receive some sort of value.
Doug Kessler • How to Write Clearly
The editor, then, is a connector—a conduit from writer to reader—but also a translator, improving the communication from each to the other.
Peter Ginna • What Editors Do: The Art, Craft & Business of Book Editing (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
When we are organized and efficient, that creates space for creativity to arise. When we have confidence in our creative process, we don’t have to think about it as much, significantly reducing the background stress of constantly worrying whether we’re going in the right direction.
Tiago Forte • Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential
Perfectionism often wears the mask of high standards , ambition , discipline. It parades itself as virtue, a propriety. In reality, it is rarely about the pursuit of excellence but the terror of being perceived as inadequate.
perfectionism is a form of shame
Perfectionism rarely creates perfection. You procrastinate because you’re terrified of falling short. You abandon projects because they don’t live up to insurmountable standards. You spend more time frantically burying flaws than creating something authentic.