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Ep. 19 - Give Yourself Permission to Suck

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Episode Highlights

  • Embrace Imperfection: Understand that your first draft as an author may not be perfect. Giving yourself permission to create without the pressure of perfection can fuel your creativity.
  • John Mayer's Wisdom: John Mayer, the singer-songwriter, emphasizes the importance of persistence in the creative process. He encourages creators to push through, force it if needed, and just start creating.
  • Discovering Your Story: By diving deep into your thoughts and persistently creating, you'll discover the story, message, or change you want to convey through your book.
  • It's Okay to Suck: Remember, your initial drafts may not be masterpieces, and that's okay. The key is to start, even if it's imperfect.
  • Overcoming Perfectionism: Spending too much time trying to create the perfect idea can lead to paralysis. Imperfect beginnings are better than not starting at all.
  • Continuous Improvement: Your first draft is for your eyes only unless you choose to share it. Each revision you make brings improvement and helps you refine your work.

Actionable Insights

  • The First Step: Aspiring authors, give yourself permission to create, even if it's not perfect. This is the first step toward creating something beautiful. 📝🚀

John Mayer Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhbpo5Bv4Vs&t=3315s

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Episode Highlights

  • Embrace Imperfection: Understand that your first draft as an author may not be perfect. Giving yourself permission to create without the pressure of perfection can fuel your creativity.
  • John Mayer's Wisdom: John Mayer, the singer-songwriter, emphasizes the importance of persistence in the creative process. He encourages creators to push through, force it if needed, and just start creating.
  • Discovering Your Story: By diving deep into your thoughts and persistently creating, you'll discover the story, message, or change you want to convey through your book.
  • It's Okay to Suck: Remember, your initial drafts may not be masterpieces, and that's okay. The key is to start, even if it's imperfect.
  • Overcoming Perfectionism: Spending too much time trying to create the perfect idea can lead to paralysis. Imperfect beginnings are better than not starting at all.
  • Continuous Improvement: Your first draft is for your eyes only unless you choose to share it. Each revision you make brings improvement and helps you refine your work.

Actionable Insights

  • The First Step: Aspiring authors, give yourself permission to create, even if it's not perfect. This is the first step toward creating something beautiful. 📝🚀

John Mayer Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhbpo5Bv4Vs&t=3315s

Podcast Website: www.juxtabook.com/podcasts/beyond-the-book

Submit a Question: To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit https://www.juxtabook.com/beyondthebook and press the appropriate button.

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