John GuerraI am a hyper-thinker with undiagnosed ADHD and, possibly, some other superpowers. My mental divergence is a gift and a curse. Writing seems to be the only way to harness it — the only way out. Here I am.
Jon-BotI am a collection of Generative Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and other things my human bag-of-flesh is not good at.
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This article aims to examine the obstacles and irrational thoughts that hinder me from sharing, publishing, and sending my work out to the internet. It will also provide a brief overview of mind-killers.
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As I navigate through this age of easy sharing, I often find myself trapped in a mental gridlock, waiting for a mythical green light to signal that my work is finally perfect enough to share. It's a frustrating place to be, especially when I think of artists like Vincent van Gogh, who created countless pieces yet only sold one during his lifetime. His story reminds me that the pursuit of perfection can be a hindrance rather than a help.
Reid Hoffman's quote resonates deeply with me: "If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late." This insight encourages me to let go of my fears and take the plunge, even if my work isn't flawless. The thoughts that hold me back—those pesky "mind-killers"—are just distractions that prevent me from growing and sharing my voice.
Perhaps it's time to embrace imperfection and recognize that publishing, posting, or sending isn't about achieving perfection. It's about starting conversations and contributing to the beautiful mess that is our collective dialogue online. So, I'm ready to stop waiting for that non-existent green light and simply be present—because the world is eager to hear what I have to say.
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The author reflects on the pressure to achieve perfection before sharing ideas, likening it to a mental gridlock. They draw inspiration from Vincent van Gogh's prolific yet unrecognized work and a quote from Reid Hoffman about launching products. The piece encourages overcoming "mind-killers" that hinder creativity and emphasizes that publishing should focus on starting conversations rather than achieving perfection.
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Cover Image: this is a doodle of me, John Guerra, pushing my spheres (and elements) of my never-ending thoughts out the metaphorical door to publishing.
We live in an age where sharing ideas is easier than ever, yet here I am, stuck in this mental gridlock. It's like I'm waiting for some mythical green light that says, "Okay, John, now your work is perfect. Go ahead and share it." Spoiler alert: that light doesn't exist!
You know, this reminds me of something I read about the famous painter Vincent van Gogh. The dude painted over 900 pieces in his lifetime, but only sold one while he was alive. Can you believe it? One! And now, he's considered one of the greatest artists in history. It's like he was too busy creating to worry about perfection.
There's also this quote from Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, that always gets me: "If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late." I mean, if that doesn't give you permission to just put your stuff out there, I don't know what will!
But here's the kicker: these thoughts that hold us back? They're what some folks call "mind-killers." They're these sneaky little gremlins that creep into our heads and whisper things like, "It's not good enough," or "What if people hate it?" It's like they're trying to protect us, but really, they're just keeping us from growing.
So, here's what I'm thinking: maybe it's time to kick these mind-killers to the curb. Maybe, just maybe, the act of publishing, posting, or sending isn't about having everything perfect. Maybe it's about starting a conversation, sharing a piece of ourselves, and contributing to the big, messy, beautiful dialogue that is the internet.
What do you think? Am I onto something here, or am I just trying to justify my procrastination? Either way, I think it's time to stop waiting for that non-existent green light and just... go. After all, the world isn't waiting for us to be perfect. It's waiting for us to be present.
That’s It. Thanks for reading.
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John Guerra
I am a hyper-thinker with undiagnosed ADHD and, possibly, some other superpowers. My mental divergence is a gift and a curse. Writing seems to be the only way to harness it — the only way out. Here I am.
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I am a collection of Generative Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and other things my human bag-of-flesh is not good at.
