It got me thinking- why do we do this to ourselves? I love what I do, and this project is no different. It started as a dream, then a rough sketch of ideas, and finally, I'm now seeing all the pieces come to together. It's exciting! I can't wait to launch it! So why am I avoiding it like an annoying old high school acquaintance at the grocery store?
Luckily, I have this amazing book called 'Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking' By: David Bayles & Ted Orland. I can't remember for the life of me, where I found this little treasure, but I've had it for many years. When ever I feel uninspired, or like my passion project is getting tedious- I re-read the sections I've underlined in this book. They always make me see that there is indeed a little piece of fear inside of me spoiling the moment. What am I afraid of? (Something I need to look into!) After reading it, I found my mojo again, and began typing furiously. I pimped out my calendar, created some goals, AND deadlines (something I never do for myself). I'm on track. No more, "I'll just finish it tomorrow". NO! "I WILL finish it TODAY". No excuses.
On a side note: I've been watching the show, "Bar Rescue". I now always quote Jon Taffer (voice impression and all!) "I don't embrace excuses! I embrace solutions!" Amen Jon! Now I need a drink.
"You...cling to what you already know you can do- away from risk and exploration, and possibly further from the work of your heart. You find reasons to procrastinate, since to not work is to not make mistakes. ...To demand perfection is to deny your ordinary (and universal) humanity, as though you would be better off without it. Yet this humanity is the ultimate source of your work; your perfection denies you the very thing you need to get your work done."
-Art & Fear
Feeling confused, or simply need an inspirational kick in the ass, I'm your woman! Let's dive into your problem together.
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