The Finish Line Mirage: Why the Journey is the Actual Reward
Real creative satisfaction is found in the rhythmic, quiet act of doing the work itself.
Real creative satisfaction is found in the rhythmic, quiet act of doing the work itself.
Because you have spent years honing your craft, your brain develops a reflex to evaluate everything you create against a professional standard.
We have all been there. You sit down to “finish the shading” on a piece, and four hours later, you are still zooming in to add micro-details to a part of the background that the viewer will barely notice.