😂 Can't help but laugh at myself for downloading this on Substack when I already did from YouTube. 😌
It was just very timely for me and it was hard to hear the first two times especially but it was uncomfortable in the same way truth feels coming from the preacher's mouth to your convicted heart. Though painful and uncomfortable, it was also necessary, received and appreciated. Thank you again Ash, you are a very precious gift and an amazing talent.
I love when the universe conspires to help us. Your timely message is one more piece that came into alignment. I just finished reading Frankenstein, recently downloaded The Raconteur, purchased a fresh journal notebook, and brought out my favorite pen.
My New Year’s resolution was to find a structured program (well, hello, The Raconteur!) and stick with it instead of the rando compilation of YouTube writing videos per the algorithm.
I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one doing chores that came out of nowhere to save me from a blank page. Thank you, this resonated and will be considered as a sign to stop procrastinating
I’ve been perpetually postponing a personal project for a while now and this really helped me get back on track. I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to take the steps to finish it and this helped me a lot. Thank you Ash!
“That’s the thing about beginnings. They aren’t clean but they are rude. They interrupt you… in the middle of a perfectly average nothing.“ beautifully written
Youtube algorithm did its job right for once, in a long time by recommending me one of your videos. And I'm so stoked to see you here on substack too! This piece is just what I needed today, after feeling so mentally constipated during my finals study leave.
The art of starting is like art itself: It's process is messy! And we want clarity from beginning when began new things, which is pretty silly. But, I've noted that over the years that the excuses to not write something new has evolved and adapted: It will every bit of every issue ( in the word or personal ) to try to stop my progress; it will even use nostalgia, like " You're not really half the writer you used to be Rob, huh? " Or make me question was I ever any good at all. Lately, I've been trying to ignore this with how worthy my work is, and focus more just getting words down. The act of writing for it's own sake, and letting thoughts and ideas escape my mind is as freeing is as any outward validation. Like
you said, there's no perfect moments to start, only moments that our work falls into, and I believe that no matter what it gives us something, and also gives us an opportunity to give back to those sort of moments.
This was just at the perfect time, lol. So appreciated but hopefully not in a way that creates pressure-yet I so could relate and 🙏
So glad it resonated! ☺️
Your voice scratches something in me, I really enjoyed this piece, thank you for starting and finishing this piece :)
Thank you! 🙏🏻✨
😂 Can't help but laugh at myself for downloading this on Substack when I already did from YouTube. 😌
It was just very timely for me and it was hard to hear the first two times especially but it was uncomfortable in the same way truth feels coming from the preacher's mouth to your convicted heart. Though painful and uncomfortable, it was also necessary, received and appreciated. Thank you again Ash, you are a very precious gift and an amazing talent.
Thank you for the kind words Monica! 🙏🏻 - you’ve got this!! ✨
I love when the universe conspires to help us. Your timely message is one more piece that came into alignment. I just finished reading Frankenstein, recently downloaded The Raconteur, purchased a fresh journal notebook, and brought out my favorite pen.
My New Year’s resolution was to find a structured program (well, hello, The Raconteur!) and stick with it instead of the rando compilation of YouTube writing videos per the algorithm.
I am starting today. Thanks, Ash!
Nothing better than a fresh notebook and a favorite pen! Wishing you the best as you get started Randy! ✨
Indeed! Thank you, Ash!
I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one doing chores that came out of nowhere to save me from a blank page. Thank you, this resonated and will be considered as a sign to stop procrastinating
My house is never cleaner than when I need to be writing, haha! You are not alone in that!
I’ve been perpetually postponing a personal project for a while now and this really helped me get back on track. I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to take the steps to finish it and this helped me a lot. Thank you Ash!
So glad it could help in any way Connor! Best of luck on your project :)
“That’s the thing about beginnings. They aren’t clean but they are rude. They interrupt you… in the middle of a perfectly average nothing.“ beautifully written
Youtube algorithm did its job right for once, in a long time by recommending me one of your videos. And I'm so stoked to see you here on substack too! This piece is just what I needed today, after feeling so mentally constipated during my finals study leave.
The art of starting is like art itself: It's process is messy! And we want clarity from beginning when began new things, which is pretty silly. But, I've noted that over the years that the excuses to not write something new has evolved and adapted: It will every bit of every issue ( in the word or personal ) to try to stop my progress; it will even use nostalgia, like " You're not really half the writer you used to be Rob, huh? " Or make me question was I ever any good at all. Lately, I've been trying to ignore this with how worthy my work is, and focus more just getting words down. The act of writing for it's own sake, and letting thoughts and ideas escape my mind is as freeing is as any outward validation. Like
you said, there's no perfect moments to start, only moments that our work falls into, and I believe that no matter what it gives us something, and also gives us an opportunity to give back to those sort of moments.
Written so well, glad this got out of the drafts!
This year... No, now. I'm starting now. ❤️