Nice one. I've struggled with trying to bite off more than I can chew in the past, mainly because I just can't sit still for too long. I'm still figuring this out for myself!
Yeah, it is quite hard to take that time. The big problem is to let go of some projects because some other ones are gaining momentum. For example, my French Substack has been an dormant since the beginning of the year, and every time I think of it I have to pour compassion on myself.
That's tough to balance! But you're definitely right: you have to choose and focus. Doing one or two things that are great is far better than doing a dozen things that aren't of any real consequence, or at least that's how I'm thinking about my own life/strategy.
It is a choice game. For many impressive artists and leaders, it is such a skill and talent to do well (even brilliantly) in more than two things. When they extend it to 3 and even 4, it is even more impressive.
It is beautiful how one craft can nourish another one. Even if it takes time to be skilled in all of them, time does helps here and there.
For example, when I see an actor becoming a director, writing plays and movies, singing, painting and doing business, it seems possible to just excel in loving to create. And why not letting life experiences teach you how to prune that and conquer those new territories of art?
I think for me, just allowing failure and experimentation to grow and teach me opens up more possibilities. I don't want to close the door to a craft because I have never done it before. The goal may not even be to be a master of it. When you have mastered some level of craft, maybe experimentation will become that Craft. Anyway, I went too long on this, but Andrew opened the door :)
It may be a contraction: focus and master at least one craft, or be brave or resilient enough to experiment with ''the crafts that call you''. What do you think?
I love it. I think creating is the right way to think about it. Am I a writer? Sure, but only as a subset of a creator. How about an artist? Same answer: it's all about creating something.
I don't even really care much HOW I create it, as long as I get to create every day.
It's impressive. I tried to juggle two separate newsletters and it just wasn't possible for me. Congrats on managing to continue it.
Thank you, Jim!
I view them as two sides of the same coin. It is therefore much easier to sustain, and It allows a playful rhythm.
I am happy you stick to your main newsletter; it is so precious, and I learn new things AI-wise each time!
Nice one. I've struggled with trying to bite off more than I can chew in the past, mainly because I just can't sit still for too long. I'm still figuring this out for myself!
Yeah, it is quite hard to take that time. The big problem is to let go of some projects because some other ones are gaining momentum. For example, my French Substack has been an dormant since the beginning of the year, and every time I think of it I have to pour compassion on myself.
That's tough to balance! But you're definitely right: you have to choose and focus. Doing one or two things that are great is far better than doing a dozen things that aren't of any real consequence, or at least that's how I'm thinking about my own life/strategy.
It is a choice game. For many impressive artists and leaders, it is such a skill and talent to do well (even brilliantly) in more than two things. When they extend it to 3 and even 4, it is even more impressive.
It is beautiful how one craft can nourish another one. Even if it takes time to be skilled in all of them, time does helps here and there.
For example, when I see an actor becoming a director, writing plays and movies, singing, painting and doing business, it seems possible to just excel in loving to create. And why not letting life experiences teach you how to prune that and conquer those new territories of art?
I think for me, just allowing failure and experimentation to grow and teach me opens up more possibilities. I don't want to close the door to a craft because I have never done it before. The goal may not even be to be a master of it. When you have mastered some level of craft, maybe experimentation will become that Craft. Anyway, I went too long on this, but Andrew opened the door :)
It may be a contraction: focus and master at least one craft, or be brave or resilient enough to experiment with ''the crafts that call you''. What do you think?
I love it. I think creating is the right way to think about it. Am I a writer? Sure, but only as a subset of a creator. How about an artist? Same answer: it's all about creating something.
I don't even really care much HOW I create it, as long as I get to create every day.
Me too! Mastering just that :)