I’ve been reading your newsletters for some time and connected this one to several others. The issues about assumptions, debugging and systems especially. I’m starting to realize the obstacle usually isn’t a lack of ideas or information. It’s what happens after the excitement wears off. I used to think the hardest part was finding something worth saying but lately I think it’s staying with an idea long enough to see what it can become. The line about no longer trusting the version of yourself who started the project really stood out to me because I can see that pattern in my own creative life. Thank you Idris Elijah for another newsletter that gave me something new to think about!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Chloe. It means a lot to hear that the newsletter is resonating with you and sparking new thoughts about your own creative life. Staying with an idea long enough to see what it can become is definitely a challenge, but it's so rewarding. I really appreciate your support and for being a part of this community! 🤗🤗🤗
As someone who makes music, I related to almost every paragraph here. My phone is full of voice notes, half-finished songs and ideas I swore I’d come back to. New ideas always feel exciting but finished songs are what actually build confidence. This was a great reminder that creativity isn’t just about inspiration, it’s about commitment. Thank you Idris Elijah for sharing these lessons each week!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Brooke! It really means a lot to hear that the newsletter resonated with you. It's so true that finishing what we start is where the real confidence comes from, even if the new ideas are always the most exciting part. Keep making music! 🤗🤗🤗
Between work, my daughter and trying to make time for my own creative interests, I often bounce from one idea to another because it’s easier to start something than finish it. This newsletter reinforced for me that completion has value all by itself. Even if something isn’t perfect, seeing it through teaches lessons that starting over never can. Thank you Idris Elijah for the encouragement and perspective!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Maria. It really resonates, and I completely understand the struggle of balancing everything while trying to make time for your own creative work. You're absolutely right—there is so much value in just seeing things through, even when they aren't perfect. I'm so glad the newsletter could offer some encouragement! 🤗🤗🤗
I don’t write novels (but I do journal!) but this applies to art too. Every new sketch feels full of possibilities, while finishing a piece means facing all its imperfections. The section about potential feeling safe and completion feeling vulnerable really resonated with me. I’m learning that growth comes from finishing imperfect work, not endlessly chasing the next exciting idea. Thank you Idris Elijah for all the useful insights today!
Thanks for providing us with your perspective, Jody! It's really helpful to hear how this applies to visual art as well. You’re so right growth does come from finishing imperfect work, not endlessly chasing the next exciting idea. 🤗🤗🤗
One thing I’ve noticed from reading these newsletters over time is how often the lesson comes back to commitment. Whether it’s habits, systems, assumptions or now unfinished projects, growth seems to happen when we stay with something long enough to learn from it. I saw myself in the part about chasing new possibilities because they feel more exciting than the work already in front of me. Thank you Idris for continuing to challenge the way I think, I’ve genuinely learned a lot from these newsletters!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Brian. It really means a lot to hear that the newsletters are resonating with you. Staying committed to the work in front of us instead of chasing the next shiny idea is such a difficult practice, and I'm right there learning alongside you. I truly appreciate your continued support and thoughtful reflections! 🤗🤗🤗
I’ve been reading your newsletters for some time and connected this one to several others. The issues about assumptions, debugging and systems especially. I’m starting to realize the obstacle usually isn’t a lack of ideas or information. It’s what happens after the excitement wears off. I used to think the hardest part was finding something worth saying but lately I think it’s staying with an idea long enough to see what it can become. The line about no longer trusting the version of yourself who started the project really stood out to me because I can see that pattern in my own creative life. Thank you Idris Elijah for another newsletter that gave me something new to think about!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment, Chloe. It means a lot to hear that the newsletter is resonating with you and sparking new thoughts about your own creative life. Staying with an idea long enough to see what it can become is definitely a challenge, but it's so rewarding. I really appreciate your support and for being a part of this community! 🤗🤗🤗
As someone who makes music, I related to almost every paragraph here. My phone is full of voice notes, half-finished songs and ideas I swore I’d come back to. New ideas always feel exciting but finished songs are what actually build confidence. This was a great reminder that creativity isn’t just about inspiration, it’s about commitment. Thank you Idris Elijah for sharing these lessons each week!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Brooke! It really means a lot to hear that the newsletter resonated with you. It's so true that finishing what we start is where the real confidence comes from, even if the new ideas are always the most exciting part. Keep making music! 🤗🤗🤗
Between work, my daughter and trying to make time for my own creative interests, I often bounce from one idea to another because it’s easier to start something than finish it. This newsletter reinforced for me that completion has value all by itself. Even if something isn’t perfect, seeing it through teaches lessons that starting over never can. Thank you Idris Elijah for the encouragement and perspective!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Maria. It really resonates, and I completely understand the struggle of balancing everything while trying to make time for your own creative work. You're absolutely right—there is so much value in just seeing things through, even when they aren't perfect. I'm so glad the newsletter could offer some encouragement! 🤗🤗🤗
I don’t write novels (but I do journal!) but this applies to art too. Every new sketch feels full of possibilities, while finishing a piece means facing all its imperfections. The section about potential feeling safe and completion feeling vulnerable really resonated with me. I’m learning that growth comes from finishing imperfect work, not endlessly chasing the next exciting idea. Thank you Idris Elijah for all the useful insights today!
Thanks for providing us with your perspective, Jody! It's really helpful to hear how this applies to visual art as well. You’re so right growth does come from finishing imperfect work, not endlessly chasing the next exciting idea. 🤗🤗🤗
One thing I’ve noticed from reading these newsletters over time is how often the lesson comes back to commitment. Whether it’s habits, systems, assumptions or now unfinished projects, growth seems to happen when we stay with something long enough to learn from it. I saw myself in the part about chasing new possibilities because they feel more exciting than the work already in front of me. Thank you Idris for continuing to challenge the way I think, I’ve genuinely learned a lot from these newsletters!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Brian. It really means a lot to hear that the newsletters are resonating with you. Staying committed to the work in front of us instead of chasing the next shiny idea is such a difficult practice, and I'm right there learning alongside you. I truly appreciate your continued support and thoughtful reflections! 🤗🤗🤗