I’ve definitely confused repetition with growth before with my painting. With showing up, making marks and finishing pieces without stopping to examine what habits I’m reinforcing. The idea that unexamined practice locks in patterns feels especially true in visual work. Slowing down, sitting with decisions, even introducing friction instead of rushing toward a finished piece feels like the difference between refining a style and just repeating it. I’ve made a lot of progress in this area since reading your e-book! Thank you Idris Elijah and hope you enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend!
I’m really enjoying the progress you’re making after reading my ebook! Thank you so much for trusting me and putting in the work. Your takeaways are spot on. Have a great rest of your weekend 🤩🤗🙌🏾
The distinction between motion and mastery is sharp here. I’ve experienced exactly what you describe…daily practice that slowly turns into autopilot. This has been very true as I’ve been attempting to learn both Spanish and French. The reminder that friction builds understanding, while ease only builds speed, feels essential in a world optimized to remove difficulty. This makes a strong case for intentional pauses as a core part of learning, not an interruption to it. Thank you for this very helpful read Idris and hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend!
Your takeaways are spot on, Brian. We have to pause from time to time to observe and question progress. If not, we become zombies to our own creativity. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and have a great rest of your weekend! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
This mirrors the creative plateau I’ve hit in music more times than I can count. Practicing constantly, finishing tracks and tweaking endlessly yet feeling like something wasn’t clicking. I love the idea that friction builds understanding. When tools make everything too easy, it’s tempting to move fast instead of thinking deeply. The moments that changed my playing most weren’t productive on the surface. They were the pauses where I asked why something felt flat or predictable. Great content again Idris Elijah and Happy Holidays!
The pause is a common thread I’ve spoken on before, but this issue really highlights its importance in a different way and I see you understand that. Thank you for your support and for showing up consistently. Means the world to me!! Happy holidays!!! 🤗🤗🤗
I loved how this reframed progress as judgment, not output. Writing every day can quietly turn into autopilot (same structures, same instincts, same shortcuts) if you don’t pause to ask why a sentence works or doesn’t. The best growth I’ve had hasn’t come from more words, but from stopping mid-draft and actually listening to what the work is teaching me. Thank you Idris Elijah for consistently showing how we can make progress in whatever creative field we are pursuing! Happy Friday to you!
You are most welcome! It is such a pleasure 🤩 Love your takeaways, feels like the message really sunk in. Thank you so much for your support, Chloe! 🙌🏾🤗🙌🏾
I’ve definitely confused repetition with growth before with my painting. With showing up, making marks and finishing pieces without stopping to examine what habits I’m reinforcing. The idea that unexamined practice locks in patterns feels especially true in visual work. Slowing down, sitting with decisions, even introducing friction instead of rushing toward a finished piece feels like the difference between refining a style and just repeating it. I’ve made a lot of progress in this area since reading your e-book! Thank you Idris Elijah and hope you enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend!
I’m really enjoying the progress you’re making after reading my ebook! Thank you so much for trusting me and putting in the work. Your takeaways are spot on. Have a great rest of your weekend 🤩🤗🙌🏾
The distinction between motion and mastery is sharp here. I’ve experienced exactly what you describe…daily practice that slowly turns into autopilot. This has been very true as I’ve been attempting to learn both Spanish and French. The reminder that friction builds understanding, while ease only builds speed, feels essential in a world optimized to remove difficulty. This makes a strong case for intentional pauses as a core part of learning, not an interruption to it. Thank you for this very helpful read Idris and hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend!
Your takeaways are spot on, Brian. We have to pause from time to time to observe and question progress. If not, we become zombies to our own creativity. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and have a great rest of your weekend! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
This mirrors the creative plateau I’ve hit in music more times than I can count. Practicing constantly, finishing tracks and tweaking endlessly yet feeling like something wasn’t clicking. I love the idea that friction builds understanding. When tools make everything too easy, it’s tempting to move fast instead of thinking deeply. The moments that changed my playing most weren’t productive on the surface. They were the pauses where I asked why something felt flat or predictable. Great content again Idris Elijah and Happy Holidays!
The pause is a common thread I’ve spoken on before, but this issue really highlights its importance in a different way and I see you understand that. Thank you for your support and for showing up consistently. Means the world to me!! Happy holidays!!! 🤗🤗🤗
I loved how this reframed progress as judgment, not output. Writing every day can quietly turn into autopilot (same structures, same instincts, same shortcuts) if you don’t pause to ask why a sentence works or doesn’t. The best growth I’ve had hasn’t come from more words, but from stopping mid-draft and actually listening to what the work is teaching me. Thank you Idris Elijah for consistently showing how we can make progress in whatever creative field we are pursuing! Happy Friday to you!
You are most welcome! It is such a pleasure 🤩 Love your takeaways, feels like the message really sunk in. Thank you so much for your support, Chloe! 🙌🏾🤗🙌🏾
You’re most welcome and well said!