Planning feels productive, but obsessing over a schedule or spreadsheet before diving into the real work fundamentally is no different than classic procrastination.


Set a time limit for planning. Some might call this setting internal boundaries. Set a timer to put a container around procrastination planning.


Favor progress over perfection. Pick a task and make a start. Any action is better than theoretical perfection.


Get comfortable with fear. Our creative lives are full of uncertainty, so find ways to accept and appreciate the opportunity to create something as of yet unknown.


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