I used to take it personally when something I wrote didn’t land, like it meant I just didn’t have it. Now I’m starting to see it more as a reps issue, not a talent issue. I’ve been trying to stick with the structure instead of chasing inspiration and I can actually feel the difference in how I edit and tighten things. This was a good reminder to stay in it a little longer instead of resetting every time it gets frustrating. Thank you Idris Elijah for expanding here on the ideas in your very well done ebook!
I’ve been trying to apply what you teach while balancing everything else in my life and this one is really encouraging. It’s easy to feel like I don’t have enough time to get good at anything but thinking in terms of small, focused reps actually makes it feel possible. Even if it’s just a little bit each day, it still counts. I’ve started being more consistent instead of waiting for the perfect moment and I can see how that’s building something over time. Thank you again Idris Elijah, your work has really been helping me shift how I approach things!
I’ve had those moments in my life where I wrote myself off too early and now I’m realizing I probably just didn’t stay with whatever I was doing long enough. The idea of reps over talent actually takes some pressure off. Instead of overthinking whether I’m good, I can just focus on showing up more consistently, even in small ways. That feels a lot more doable in real life. Thank you Idris for all your encouraging content and for consistently telling us what we need to hear!
I’ve been following you for a while and this one feels like you reached back and called me out a little in a good way lol. I can hear the gap you’re talking about in my own songs. Like I know something’s off but I haven’t put in enough focused reps to actually fix it yet. I’ve jumped to a new idea instead of staying with one long enough to improve it too many times. The way you frame reps as building both skill and taste makes complete sense. Thank you Idris Elijah for the practical no nonsense insights today!
I’ve sat with that “maybe this just isn’t for me” feeling more times than I’d like to admit, especially when something doesn’t come out the way I see it in my head. After reading this I realize it’s not that I don’t have it, I just haven’t stayed long enough to grow into it. I can see now how often I’ve walked away right before the reps would’ve started working. Thank you Idris Elijah for this much needed deep dive on reps!
I used to take it personally when something I wrote didn’t land, like it meant I just didn’t have it. Now I’m starting to see it more as a reps issue, not a talent issue. I’ve been trying to stick with the structure instead of chasing inspiration and I can actually feel the difference in how I edit and tighten things. This was a good reminder to stay in it a little longer instead of resetting every time it gets frustrating. Thank you Idris Elijah for expanding here on the ideas in your very well done ebook!
I’ve been trying to apply what you teach while balancing everything else in my life and this one is really encouraging. It’s easy to feel like I don’t have enough time to get good at anything but thinking in terms of small, focused reps actually makes it feel possible. Even if it’s just a little bit each day, it still counts. I’ve started being more consistent instead of waiting for the perfect moment and I can see how that’s building something over time. Thank you again Idris Elijah, your work has really been helping me shift how I approach things!
I’ve had those moments in my life where I wrote myself off too early and now I’m realizing I probably just didn’t stay with whatever I was doing long enough. The idea of reps over talent actually takes some pressure off. Instead of overthinking whether I’m good, I can just focus on showing up more consistently, even in small ways. That feels a lot more doable in real life. Thank you Idris for all your encouraging content and for consistently telling us what we need to hear!
I’ve been following you for a while and this one feels like you reached back and called me out a little in a good way lol. I can hear the gap you’re talking about in my own songs. Like I know something’s off but I haven’t put in enough focused reps to actually fix it yet. I’ve jumped to a new idea instead of staying with one long enough to improve it too many times. The way you frame reps as building both skill and taste makes complete sense. Thank you Idris Elijah for the practical no nonsense insights today!
I’ve sat with that “maybe this just isn’t for me” feeling more times than I’d like to admit, especially when something doesn’t come out the way I see it in my head. After reading this I realize it’s not that I don’t have it, I just haven’t stayed long enough to grow into it. I can see now how often I’ve walked away right before the reps would’ve started working. Thank you Idris Elijah for this much needed deep dive on reps!