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“But Can an eBook Really Help Me?”
Let’s be honest: you might be skeptical.
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“I Finally Know Where I’m Headed”—Stories From Early Readers
When I started sharing pieces of this process with friends and peers, I didn’t expect the impact it would have.
Sep 10
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What You’ll Walk Away With After Reading This eBook
Imagine sitting down with your creative notebook and, instead of feeling overwhelmed by a flood of ideas, you know exactly which one to focus on.
Sep 9
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How I Finally Found My Voice—And the Exact Process I Used
For years, I was that creative drowning in half-finished projects.
Sep 8
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Idris Elijah
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The Real Cost of Staying Scattered as a Creative
We often think the risk of pursuing the “wrong” project is failure.
Sep 5
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“But What If I Pick the Wrong Niche?” (And Other Fears That Hold Creatives Back)
Every creative I’ve worked with eventually hits the same wall: fear of choosing wrong.
Sep 4
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Idris Elijah
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How to Choose Which Project to Focus on First
Here’s the truth: idea overload kills more creative dreams than lack of talent ever will.
Sep 3
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Idris Elijah
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3 Creatives Who Found Their Voice—And What We Can Learn From Them
One of the biggest myths about creative work is that you need to “pick the right niche” from day one.
Sep 2
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Idris Elijah
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The Year I Tried to Do Everything (and Finished Nothing)
I recall a particular year when I swore I’d finally “make it” as an independent creative.
Sep 1
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August 2025
Why Defining Your Season Unlocks Your Next Chapter
Most creatives try to do everything at once--then beat themselves up when it all falls apart.
Aug 29
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The Simplicity Paradox: Why Simple Is Hard—And How to Master It
Everyone wants simple.
Aug 26
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Why Persistence Outlasts Talent Every Time
Would you rather be born talented--or unstoppable?
Aug 22
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