In this solo episode, I dismantle the two biggest creativity killers—procrastination and perfectionism—and show you how momentum (not magical inspiration) is what makes drafts become art.

Rather than coddling ideas for months or years, I walk through a practical, compassionate way to start before you feel ready, iterate fast, and let clarity emerge from the doing.

Here’s what we cover:

Why so many writers stall: the hidden bargains we make with perfection—and how they quietly feed procrastination.

The 3% truth about books: most people never finish a first draft, and how to put yourself in the tiny minority that does.

My 45-minute drafting method and why “clean as fuck” writing shows up on revision three, not pass one.

The sculptor mindset: treat your draft like marble—remove what doesn’t belong, then refine—without judging early shape.

How to court inspiration the honest way: start moving, then invite it in (it rarely visits thinkers, always visits doers).

A simple anti-block protocol: lower the bar, write the wrong words on purpose, trust that iteration is your editor.

The quiet test from the universe: show up first, then receive—why action is the prerequisite for the breakthroughs you want.

If you’ve been spinning, this is your call-in, not a call-out. Start messy, ship something small, and let momentum make you brave.

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