One of my greatest creative limitations is my indecision. I tend to overthink, and while I have an endless stream of ideas in the formulation stage, I often get stuck there. I’m constantly searching for the "perfect" idea before starting, but in reality, that search keeps me from actually creating. I hesitate because I hate mistakes, failure, and the possibility of regret. But in doing so, I end up stuck in my own head rather than immersed in the process. Something I learned from Phil Hansen’s Embrace the Shake TED Talk is the power of letting go of perfection. When he abandoned the singular “perfect” vision he had in mind—like his precise pointillism—he was able to lean into creativity in a way that felt freeing. That really resonated with me because I love the process of creating. It’s one of the few things that puts me in a true flow state, where time disappears and I’m fully present. So why do I let my fear of imperfection keep me from the part of the process I love the...
