It seems all the stuff I'm reading today is all along the same theme! I am in the middle of reading Start More Than You Can Finish A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas by Becky Blades, which I can't remember where I came across. In any case, much like you mention you don't know what tools you need until you start, this book, talks about just starting your idea before you know what you are doing. Essentially just do it, just begin and figure out as you go. Which is a philosophy I think I have always embraced, but always felt was the wrong way to do things! But no, I'm going to just keep doing what feels comfortable, and that is to just do it, whether I know how or not. If I'm really interested in the idea/project, invested in completing it, then I will figure out how to do it, and will, eventually, complete it. And if not, then that is okay too. So thanks for this! You don't need the perfect tools to start, you just need one.
I read and enjoyed that book, too. Must explain why we are on the same wavelength! I love having a permission slip to keep starting, again and again, and the reminder that waiting for the "perfect" tool involves...a tremendous amount of waiting. Let's just decide — and keep going!
Oh wow this is so interesting. Often perfectionism and yes new tools launching everyday stop me from doing anything - sounds like I need to order this book immediately!
I woke up yesterday to this exact debate. I’ve learned that when I let Purpose answer the question, I always make the right decision, at least for that moment. I also like to remember that I’m not making a lifetime commitment to any product, but rather, a learning commitment. Once I’ve learned what I need to, I’m free to move on.
YES, exactly! Even a short-term commitment (you must sign up for a two-year plan, etc) doesn't mean it has to dictate your life. It's simply the decision you're making *right now*. We can always adjust in the future!
It seems all the stuff I'm reading today is all along the same theme! I am in the middle of reading Start More Than You Can Finish A Creative Permission Slip to Unleash Your Best Ideas by Becky Blades, which I can't remember where I came across. In any case, much like you mention you don't know what tools you need until you start, this book, talks about just starting your idea before you know what you are doing. Essentially just do it, just begin and figure out as you go. Which is a philosophy I think I have always embraced, but always felt was the wrong way to do things! But no, I'm going to just keep doing what feels comfortable, and that is to just do it, whether I know how or not. If I'm really interested in the idea/project, invested in completing it, then I will figure out how to do it, and will, eventually, complete it. And if not, then that is okay too. So thanks for this! You don't need the perfect tools to start, you just need one.
I read and enjoyed that book, too. Must explain why we are on the same wavelength! I love having a permission slip to keep starting, again and again, and the reminder that waiting for the "perfect" tool involves...a tremendous amount of waiting. Let's just decide — and keep going!
Oh wow this is so interesting. Often perfectionism and yes new tools launching everyday stop me from doing anything - sounds like I need to order this book immediately!
I think you'd really enjoy it!
I woke up yesterday to this exact debate. I’ve learned that when I let Purpose answer the question, I always make the right decision, at least for that moment. I also like to remember that I’m not making a lifetime commitment to any product, but rather, a learning commitment. Once I’ve learned what I need to, I’m free to move on.
YES, exactly! Even a short-term commitment (you must sign up for a two-year plan, etc) doesn't mean it has to dictate your life. It's simply the decision you're making *right now*. We can always adjust in the future!
"Don’t let product be the enemy of the good" LOL!!!
This was great, thanks
Thank you, Em! Get ready for the bumper stickers!