Microdoses of Creativity

Microdoses of Creativity

You May Never Feel Totally Ready (And Why That's Actually Okay)

How to start now, start anywhere, and follow it everywhere.

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Creative Enabler
Jun 18, 2025
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The Power of Just Starting

Are you stuck waiting for the proverbial stars to align before embarking on a creative project? The burning desire to start coupled with self-doubt is daunting, and unfortunately, all too familiar for many of us.

Starting something new can feel overwhelming, but you don’t need a hyper-detailed plan of action to begin. Depending on what you’re working on (and how Type A you are), this may sound absolutely bonkers.

But I promise, what matters most is taking that first step, no matter how small.

Because success isn’t about starting perfectly; it’s about starting, anywhere, and seeing where it leads.

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Overcoming the Fear of the "Right" Starting Point

One of the greatest misconceptions about starting a project is the need to find the “perfect” initiation point. But the unfortunate truth is that a focus on perfection often leads to procrastination.

Instead of obsessing over the final product, shift your mindset towards the

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