The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd #161 9 Year Identity Crisis?! - Tom Critchlow on being stuck, indecisiveness, going to wander, taking every 7th week off, strategically dropping the ball, hiring an editor, and fear of finishing his book
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Aug 23, 2023 Tom Critchlow, indie career challenges and book author, discusses topics such as indecisiveness, taking breaks, strategically dropping the ball, hiring an editor, and the fear of finishing his book in a conversation with Paul Millerd.
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Tom's Creative Paralysis Insight
- Tom feels paralyzed by indecision juggling consulting, course creation, and book writing.
- Client work offers stimulation, but solo projects lack clear direction or external prompts.
Take Planned Breaks to Recharge
- Take deliberate breaks from intense projects, like every seventh week off working.
- Rest and non-work activities refuel creativity needed for big tasks like book writing.
Wander to Spark Creativity
- Schedule wander walks or childhood play during work hours to unlock creativity.
- These activities reconnect your motivation when facing big unstructured projects like book writing.