I've often feel that doing something the easy way is "cheating" or not impressive enough. I've realized that sometimes you're not ready to do something which is what makes it more difficult. Doing something that's easy doesn't mean it's difficult. Maybe it's means you're in your comfort zone and able to excel with your strengths.
That’s such a great way of looking at it - I’ve never thought that way before! Interestingly, I simplify as much as possible when it comes to my day job but if an illustration seems too easy, I think it therefore can’t be good enough!
That Ferriss quote really helps to short-circuit worrying. You can go from a mess of confused thinking to your next simple action rather quickly if you just ask yourself, “What would this look like if it were easy?”
I've often feel that doing something the easy way is "cheating" or not impressive enough. I've realized that sometimes you're not ready to do something which is what makes it more difficult. Doing something that's easy doesn't mean it's difficult. Maybe it's means you're in your comfort zone and able to excel with your strengths.
That’s such a great way of looking at it - I’ve never thought that way before! Interestingly, I simplify as much as possible when it comes to my day job but if an illustration seems too easy, I think it therefore can’t be good enough!
We’ll said!
This is a great one Adam. I love the approach of asking what if it I was easy and thinking about what I have an infinite tolerance for.
That Ferriss quote really helps to short-circuit worrying. You can go from a mess of confused thinking to your next simple action rather quickly if you just ask yourself, “What would this look like if it were easy?”
It has gotten me out of so many jams!