The comparison to writing was spot on. I’ve written technically sound pieces that went nowhere because I didn’t know what I wanted the reader to walk away with. Seeing intention framed as the thesis and editing as refactoring makes a lot of sense. Before my next piece, I’m going to write the intention first, then cut one paragraph that doesn’t serve it, even if I like it. That constraint feels less limiting and more clarifying. Thank you for making such an accurate comparison to writing with this technology newsletter Idris Elijah!
You’re most welcome Chloe! Love that you’re going to try out the call-to-action. I think you’ll do wonderfully by setting your intention before writing your next piece. Feel free to send me a link, would love to read some of your writing ✍️🤩🤗🙌🏾
I loved the music analogy here! I’ve definitely polished tracks endlessly without knowing what emotional destination I was aiming for. When the intent isn’t clear, you end up with clean production that doesn’t move anyone. Thinking of the motif as the core domain and the arrangement as system design actually gives me language for decisions I usually make by instinct. Before I write another song I’m writing the intent in plain words and stripping out one element that doesn’t support it. Thank you Idris Elijah for sharing these valuable ideas with us today!
I love these takeaways Brooke! I wrote my first piece of music in over three years the other day, and my intention was just to get back in the swing of things. It felt great! And I know with these new intentions you have set, you’ll come away with a similar feeling. Thank you so much for your comment and showing up as much as you do. It really means the whole world to me. 🤩🤩🤩🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
This really resonated with me outside of tech. Learning dance with my daughter has taught me how much intention matters before technique. When I focus on why we’re dancing: connection, confidence and joy, everything else gets simpler and less stressful. I’ve actually applied a lot of what I learned from your e-book already and this newsletter helped me see why it worked: clear intention removes overwhelm. Writing the intention down and letting go of what doesn’t serve it feels like something I can use not just in learning, but in parenting too. Thank you for creating useful tools that respect real life Idris Elijah!
Absolutely! Intention matters more than technique. And clear intentions does remove overwhelm. I love how you are reframing it as not only a means of learning, but showing up better for your daughter. Thank you for always showing up for me as well! Means a lot! 🤩🤩🤗🤗🙌🏾🙌🏾
What stood out to me is how universal this principle is. Whether it’s code, writing or art, things fall apart when we build before we decide why we’re building. Intention as constraint feels like permission to say no, to simplify, to stop chasing impressive and start chasing effective. The challenge at the end feels doable and powerful: write the intent, remove one thing and trust that clarity will do the rest. As we head to the end of the year and the start of a new one this is the perfect time to apply these principles, no matter what field we’re in. Great tips today Idris and thank you for teaching me something new!
The comparison to writing was spot on. I’ve written technically sound pieces that went nowhere because I didn’t know what I wanted the reader to walk away with. Seeing intention framed as the thesis and editing as refactoring makes a lot of sense. Before my next piece, I’m going to write the intention first, then cut one paragraph that doesn’t serve it, even if I like it. That constraint feels less limiting and more clarifying. Thank you for making such an accurate comparison to writing with this technology newsletter Idris Elijah!
You’re most welcome Chloe! Love that you’re going to try out the call-to-action. I think you’ll do wonderfully by setting your intention before writing your next piece. Feel free to send me a link, would love to read some of your writing ✍️🤩🤗🙌🏾
I loved the music analogy here! I’ve definitely polished tracks endlessly without knowing what emotional destination I was aiming for. When the intent isn’t clear, you end up with clean production that doesn’t move anyone. Thinking of the motif as the core domain and the arrangement as system design actually gives me language for decisions I usually make by instinct. Before I write another song I’m writing the intent in plain words and stripping out one element that doesn’t support it. Thank you Idris Elijah for sharing these valuable ideas with us today!
I love these takeaways Brooke! I wrote my first piece of music in over three years the other day, and my intention was just to get back in the swing of things. It felt great! And I know with these new intentions you have set, you’ll come away with a similar feeling. Thank you so much for your comment and showing up as much as you do. It really means the whole world to me. 🤩🤩🤩🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
This really resonated with me outside of tech. Learning dance with my daughter has taught me how much intention matters before technique. When I focus on why we’re dancing: connection, confidence and joy, everything else gets simpler and less stressful. I’ve actually applied a lot of what I learned from your e-book already and this newsletter helped me see why it worked: clear intention removes overwhelm. Writing the intention down and letting go of what doesn’t serve it feels like something I can use not just in learning, but in parenting too. Thank you for creating useful tools that respect real life Idris Elijah!
Absolutely! Intention matters more than technique. And clear intentions does remove overwhelm. I love how you are reframing it as not only a means of learning, but showing up better for your daughter. Thank you for always showing up for me as well! Means a lot! 🤩🤩🤗🤗🙌🏾🙌🏾
What stood out to me is how universal this principle is. Whether it’s code, writing or art, things fall apart when we build before we decide why we’re building. Intention as constraint feels like permission to say no, to simplify, to stop chasing impressive and start chasing effective. The challenge at the end feels doable and powerful: write the intent, remove one thing and trust that clarity will do the rest. As we head to the end of the year and the start of a new one this is the perfect time to apply these principles, no matter what field we’re in. Great tips today Idris and thank you for teaching me something new!
You’re most welcome Brian! Thank you!! Can’t wait to see what you do in the new year. I’m sure it’s going to be great!