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Chloe Lawson's avatar

I really admire how you’ve been transparent about your own journey with scattered energy. It makes your advice so much more relatable. I’ve been commenting this week about my ideas for short stories that have gone unfinished and how I’m now committing to launching a series of them. I realized that every time I leave one unfinished it feels like a tiny hit to my confidence and I’m ready to break that cycle. Thank you for showing that momentum comes from completing even the imperfect drafts. I’ve enjoyed the content series this week Idris Elijah and hope you have a great weekend!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

I love your additional insight on this issues, and I really want you to break that cycle. Thank you for participating this week. You are soooo welcome! 🙏🏾 have a great weekend as well Chloe. 😌

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Brooke Carver's avatar

Earlier this week I mentioned how your three-part filter gave me clarity in choosing which music project to focus on. Today’s newsletter really drove it home. The danger isn’t picking the wrong song or album idea, it’s staying scattered and leaving everything half-finished. That’s exactly where I’ve been stuck for years with demos piling up on my hard drive! Now I see that committing to one project, even if it’s not perfect, will give me the momentum to finish and grow. I’m committing to finishing my songs and that shift feels like the first real step forward in my music journey. Excellent content Idris Elijah and enjoy the weekend!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

Love these insights for you Brooke! Thank you so much for your kindness and showing up this week. Hope you enjoy your weekend as well 🙃🙌🏾

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Brian Robert's avatar

Yesterday I shared how I pivoted my X page away from political commentary and toward topics that better align with my optimistic spirit. Today’s newsletter really hit me…The true cost of staying scattered isn’t choosing the wrong niche, it’s letting my ideas collect dust. I see now that momentum matters more than perfection. By committing to finishing the posts and projects I start, I can grow both my confidence and my impact. Thank you Idris for continuing to show that clarity comes when we move forward, not when we wait!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

Love that last line, “clarity comes when we move forward, not when we wait!” So happy about the good coming to you Brian. Have a great weekend! 🤩🙌🏾

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Jody Freedman's avatar

I commented yesterday about how I’ve been scared to commit to a single painting style. Reading today’s newsletter felt like the follow-up I needed. It made me realize the real cost of staying scattered isn’t just unfinished canvases, it’s the lost confidence that comes from never finishing. Even if my abstract series isn’t perfect, completing it will give me momentum for the next chapter. Thank you Idris Elijah for helping me see that choosing is better than waiting! Will be working on this during the weekend!

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Idris Elijah's avatar

Excellent insights per usual Jody, and I’m so happy for your new series of painting to be completed. I know they will be fantastic even if you don’t deem them perfect. Good luck this weekend!! 🤗🙌🏾

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