On Knowing When it’s Finished
Trusting Your Instincts and Other Tall Tales
With all the life hacks available, I’m surprised my existence isn’t laying in butchered bits at my feet. I don’t need “5 Steps to This” and I certainly don’t want “5 Steps for That.” If there is one element of my life I prefer to remain whole, it’s my writing. I value advice, feedback and constructive criticism. I will tuck it under my wing to draw from when necessary, but other than that please leave me be. What I should and should not be doing will come in and out of vogue in due time. Hang on to your style. Hang on to your process. Hang on to what works for you. Because if you hang on to you long enough, eventually all the cool kids will want to do it. And you still won’t give a shit. Knowing damn well there are no shortcuts.
What if you had the courage to only do the work you love?
How much happier would you be? What separates the people who have the courage and those who don’t? Vulnerability. Accepting that they’re good enough to do the work that gives their life meaning.
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