I've never been a fan of self-help. In the same way that I can't use inspirational quotes. I just can't see that anyone has substantially more insight about life than anyone else. I like your posts because what you say is based on your own experiences and that you apply what you learn from these experiences. The only self-help tome that has influenced me was 'The Art of not giving a F**k'. The central tenet of which was that you can only care about so many things and you need to learn what's actually important and act on that. It amazed me how many things I got stressed about that, when it came down to it, did not really matter at all.
Self help is a universal that doesn't apply to the particular. I always say "Good advice works for the people for whom it can work." It's always good advice for somebody, maybe just not you. I've done all the self help there is. The generalities apply because generalities do. But you have to choose wisely.
Thank you so much for this. As someone starting off a creative practice on my own, I make the same mistake that you mentioned- overpromising, falling short or managing with difficulties
And eventually breaking promises.
I'm glad to see a different perspective on things. Thank you
Once upon a time, I had a project that I worked on in every spare moment I had -- this while I was holding down a 40 hour work week job. I set aside distractions. It took me four years to finish the project, but it was worth it, because the end result is something I'm proud of.
Lately, however, I haven't made that same commitment, and so have ended up wasting my time. And I have more time available to me than I did back on that earlier project. So, your post reminds me that the key is setting the priorities. I've coasted along, instead of prioritizing the work. Coasting may be pleasant, but it doesn't really get you down the road in a timely fashion.
(That said, I will still prioritize reading your posts! Because your insights encourage me!)
Wow, come for the art, be surprised by the insights into chronic fatigue. I’ve struggled with this for 12 years. Had to retire early. Felt much the same about the price of the pressure of deadlines but the joy of a job well done. And also wonder if the years of overwork contributed to the cancer and pneumonia that led to never ending fatigue. I also struggle with priorities, and much as I love drawing and painting find it sometimes requires more energy than I can muster. I hope your energy returns but your wisdom remains. ❤️
I've never been a fan of self-help. In the same way that I can't use inspirational quotes. I just can't see that anyone has substantially more insight about life than anyone else. I like your posts because what you say is based on your own experiences and that you apply what you learn from these experiences. The only self-help tome that has influenced me was 'The Art of not giving a F**k'. The central tenet of which was that you can only care about so many things and you need to learn what's actually important and act on that. It amazed me how many things I got stressed about that, when it came down to it, did not really matter at all.
Self help is a universal that doesn't apply to the particular. I always say "Good advice works for the people for whom it can work." It's always good advice for somebody, maybe just not you. I've done all the self help there is. The generalities apply because generalities do. But you have to choose wisely.
Thank you so much for this. As someone starting off a creative practice on my own, I make the same mistake that you mentioned- overpromising, falling short or managing with difficulties
And eventually breaking promises.
I'm glad to see a different perspective on things. Thank you
Thanks for the inspirational post!!!
You're welcome!
Thanks for this post -- it's very timely for me.
Once upon a time, I had a project that I worked on in every spare moment I had -- this while I was holding down a 40 hour work week job. I set aside distractions. It took me four years to finish the project, but it was worth it, because the end result is something I'm proud of.
Lately, however, I haven't made that same commitment, and so have ended up wasting my time. And I have more time available to me than I did back on that earlier project. So, your post reminds me that the key is setting the priorities. I've coasted along, instead of prioritizing the work. Coasting may be pleasant, but it doesn't really get you down the road in a timely fashion.
(That said, I will still prioritize reading your posts! Because your insights encourage me!)
Wow, come for the art, be surprised by the insights into chronic fatigue. I’ve struggled with this for 12 years. Had to retire early. Felt much the same about the price of the pressure of deadlines but the joy of a job well done. And also wonder if the years of overwork contributed to the cancer and pneumonia that led to never ending fatigue. I also struggle with priorities, and much as I love drawing and painting find it sometimes requires more energy than I can muster. I hope your energy returns but your wisdom remains. ❤️
This is fantastic, thank you. As someone with multiple chronic illnesses, physical and mental, I really like this reframing.