Analysis Paralysis

This is something I suffer from a lot. I'll find myself with so many ideas or projects but no idea which one to work on. A large portion of this comes from the fact that it's sometimes very difficult to know what will yield the greatest return/ benefit. Or if there will be any benefit at all. Sometimes I feel like I've got a super great idea for an art piece. I feel that by completing it I will excel to the next level of my career. Perhaps it will be so profound that I will finally achieve the notoriety that all artists strive for in their careers. However as with most cases, once finished and put out in the world I will often get little more than a fleeting glance.

Now I'm not complaining. I mean every step forward no matter how small is still a step forward. Which is the only direction I care to go. But that's not to say that it can't be discouraging at times. There are art pieces that I literally pour my heart and soul into. They are a literal extension of my inner being thrust upon canvas and displayed for all to judge. Yet people look at them for all of two seconds then continue on with their lives unphased. It's hard not to take that personally although I do have to say that I've become quite good at it. More of a desensitization rather than symbol of my maturity however.

This is why it's so hard though... I want so bad to do something noteworthy. Something people stop and say "Hey, wow, That's interesting!". And for it to really resonate. I want to be one of those artists whose work people can't help but share with their friends. It's just so hit and miss. So when it comes time to deciding what to work on next I often am hit with hesitation, not wanting to invest time in something that's not going to achieve ideal results.

The Answer for this is just to do... Regardless of whether or not the results will be there. There's simply never a guarantee they will be. If I sit around trying to think up or decide upon what's the absolute most effective use of my time and ability I will likely never create anything and therefore waste both. The only way is to push forward into the unknown, hoping the rest will follow. That's actually why I began writing this blog... It's a form of "doing". And here is a gem of wisdom for ya; As long as you keep on doing you will get stuff done! Yes, that's right I'm quite the genius, I know.

So that's my plan... Do stuff.. So if you sometimes wonder why some of my creations/ ventures make no sense, it's because they don't have to. I just need to "do" them.

 Until next time
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