The vision is linear, but the path isn't.
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As clear as your vision may be, the path will wind in circles, zigzags, and detours.
It may look messy on paper, but zoom out and you’ll see you’re headed in the right direction.
Most people give up because they evaluate everything in its current state.
They let one “failed” project define who they are as people, instead of seeing that “failed” project as one more stepping stone.
Results aren’t directly proportional to your effort; they can come suddenly after six months or a year when you least expect them.
The journey between where you are and where you want to get to will look like a messy pinball game.
Your first project will likely suck, and that’s ok.
It takes many failed projects to find the project that finally sticks.
This is important because, contrary to what they taught us at school, the path to where you want to go won’t be linear.
There isn’t a set of tests that, if you pass, guarantees you’ll graduate.
Without anyone to guide you, you’ll need to grapple with unexpected ups and downs and think on your feet to quickly change plans.
A quote that I always keep at the top of my mind:
“Businesses fail, entrepreneurs don’t”
Or
“Ideas fail, creatives don’t”
If you don't give up, keep iterating on your work, and surround yourself with supportive people, you'll inevitably find a project gets traction.
And if that project doesn't fulfill you, great—it will lead you to a better one.
Today is a great day to zoom out and see the bigger picture.
Much love and respect,
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