The way you broke this down reminds me of how I’ve started approaching music lately. Instead of trying to make a full polished song, I’ve been focusing on small sections that actually work. Things like getting a melody or transition right before moving on. It’s made the process feel less overwhelming and a lot more productive. That shortest path from I saw this to I used this idea is real. That’s where things are finally starting to stick for me. Another inspiring and thoughtful read Idris Elijah!
What stood out to me was how similar this is to what happens in painting. When I focus on one small study and actually finish it, I learn more than jumping between ten references. That idea of building something ugly but working translates perfectly. Some of my biggest improvements came from pieces I almost didn’t want to show. There’s something about finishing that teaches you in a way preparation never does. Thank you Idris Elijah for sharing this, I got a lot from today’s newsletter!
This tied a lot together for me, especially the last couple newsletters about reps and slowing down. I can see now how I’ve been overloading on input instead of actually proving anything to myself. The idea of usable fluency is a much better target than waiting until I feel ready. I like that this isn’t about becoming great in 10 hours, just becoming dangerous enough to keep going. Thank you Idris for an accessible framework that is easy to understand and put into action!
The way you broke this down reminds me of how I’ve started approaching music lately. Instead of trying to make a full polished song, I’ve been focusing on small sections that actually work. Things like getting a melody or transition right before moving on. It’s made the process feel less overwhelming and a lot more productive. That shortest path from I saw this to I used this idea is real. That’s where things are finally starting to stick for me. Another inspiring and thoughtful read Idris Elijah!
What stood out to me was how similar this is to what happens in painting. When I focus on one small study and actually finish it, I learn more than jumping between ten references. That idea of building something ugly but working translates perfectly. Some of my biggest improvements came from pieces I almost didn’t want to show. There’s something about finishing that teaches you in a way preparation never does. Thank you Idris Elijah for sharing this, I got a lot from today’s newsletter!
This tied a lot together for me, especially the last couple newsletters about reps and slowing down. I can see now how I’ve been overloading on input instead of actually proving anything to myself. The idea of usable fluency is a much better target than waiting until I feel ready. I like that this isn’t about becoming great in 10 hours, just becoming dangerous enough to keep going. Thank you Idris for an accessible framework that is easy to understand and put into action!