
Rhythms of Focus Overwhelm of the Infinite
Oct 16, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed? Discover how to navigate the chaos of new projects with self-compassion. Dive into the importance of recognizing emotional waves beneath anxiety and learn to treat imperfect notes as guiding markers rather than burdens. Explore the playful side of creativity; it’s about embracing uncertainty, rather than forcing focus. The episode features a beautiful original piano composition that echoes these themes, bringing a musical touch to the journey of finding rhythm and enjoyment in the present.
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Trailmarks That Became Overwhelm
- Kourosh describes furiously taking notes during a marketing course and leaving imperfect task markers everywhere.
- He used those rough trailmarks hoping to return someday, which later fed his overwhelm when revisiting the pile.
The Feeling Of Infinite Collapse
- Overwhelm feels like an infinite pile where you don't know where to start and fear wasting time.
- Recognizing that sense of collapse reframes it as a common reaction to too many options rather than personal failure.
Inevitability Of Hindsight Savings
- Near a project's end we almost always see ways we could've saved time by doing things differently.
- Accepting this inevitability reduces paralysis at the start and loosens perfectionism.
