The section about making room really stood out to me. I think artists sometimes feel guilty if they’re not constantly producing but a little empty space is often where the next idea shows up. I’ve held onto projects longer than I needed to simply because I didn’t want to let them go. This gave me a different way to look at that. Thank you for another inspiring newsletter Idris Elijah and Happy Friday to you!
I’ve noticed a theme running through these newsletters lately. First it was questioning assumptions, then building better systems, then learning to finish and now this idea that sometimes the next step isn’t adding something new. It’s letting something go. That’s been a big mindset shift for me. It’s made me realize how much energy I spend carrying around ideas and old beliefs that don’t fit anymore. I appreciate how each newsletter builds on the last instead of repeating itself. Thank you Idris for another one that challenges the way I think and Happy Friday!
I like the comparison to garbage collection because it applies to music too. It’s easy to keep collecting ideas, plugins, demos and half-finished tracks until you can’t hear what’s actually worth pursuing. Sometimes clearing the slate does more for creativity than chasing the next new sound. I think every musician needs that reminder once in a while. Thank you for sharing this Idris Elijah and enjoy your weekend!
The section about making room really stood out to me. I think artists sometimes feel guilty if they’re not constantly producing but a little empty space is often where the next idea shows up. I’ve held onto projects longer than I needed to simply because I didn’t want to let them go. This gave me a different way to look at that. Thank you for another inspiring newsletter Idris Elijah and Happy Friday to you!
I’ve noticed a theme running through these newsletters lately. First it was questioning assumptions, then building better systems, then learning to finish and now this idea that sometimes the next step isn’t adding something new. It’s letting something go. That’s been a big mindset shift for me. It’s made me realize how much energy I spend carrying around ideas and old beliefs that don’t fit anymore. I appreciate how each newsletter builds on the last instead of repeating itself. Thank you Idris for another one that challenges the way I think and Happy Friday!
I like the comparison to garbage collection because it applies to music too. It’s easy to keep collecting ideas, plugins, demos and half-finished tracks until you can’t hear what’s actually worth pursuing. Sometimes clearing the slate does more for creativity than chasing the next new sound. I think every musician needs that reminder once in a while. Thank you for sharing this Idris Elijah and enjoy your weekend!