Make Art Not Content

Big Thoughts Kill Small Thoughts

Apr 13, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Enthusiasm Often Fizzles Fast

  • Many people join the mystery school full of beginner enthusiasm and email about early success.
  • Some rise long-term, but many burn out after the inevitable early failures.
ADVICE

Use 21-Unit Chunks To Build Habits

  • Don't celebrate week-one wins; aim for repeated performance over months or years.
  • Measure progress in chunks of 21 (days, songs, paintings) to make habits stick.
INSIGHT

Big Thoughts Crowd Out Small Worries

  • Chunking bundles small actions into a single unit so big goals feel manageable.
  • Big thoughts crowd out petty worries, making overthinking impossible alongside a strong purpose.
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