this post is a work in progress. ignore it mostly.
- “it’s been done before”
- a. the feeling that there’s nothing new to add to the conversation
- * while it’s true many things have been explored, your perspective matters. like curating artifacts – each piece has a story.
- * this feeling can be a signal. maybe you’re not connecting with your own experiences.
- * or maybe you’re being too general, not pushing your thinking.
- * could be you process info quickly, things feel “old” faster.
- b. worrying about being derivative or unoriginal
- * connecting with even one person is valuable.
- * people are forgiving, like you are.
- * drawing inspiration can be homage.
- * fear of wasting time is understandable, but time passes.
- * this “demon” is sarcastic – “someone else has got this” vibe.
- c. the perceived pressure to create something entirely novel and groundbreaking
- * this pressure feels external, but it’s internalized.
- * “novel” means something that resonates, people want to engage.]
- * it’s about sparking conversations, real impact. something exciting.
- * avoid clichés, rehashing old ideas.
- a. the feeling that there’s nothing new to add to the conversation
- “you’re not smart enough”
- a. imposter syndrome creeping in and undermining confidence
