A Systems Problem

“We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.” -Archilochus

“Goals can provide direction and even push you forward in the short-term, but eventually a well-designed system will always win. Having a system is what matters. Committing to the process is what makes the difference.” – James Clear

“None of us is an island doing things alone and with no help. I don’t care how much willpower you have, you’re dead in the water without systemic support. It’s like putting a plant in a dark closet and wondering why it’s not growing, even though you’re watering it. Doesn’t matter how “great” the seed is or how high “quality” the water is – that plant needs sunlight.” – Margo Aaron

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe

Maybe it’s not an information problem.

Or a discipline or motivation problem.

It’s not a money or resource problem.

Perhaps the reason you’re not making the art you want is you have a systems problem.

Good news, there’s a fix for that. Start with just five minutes a day. Carve out time and space. Drip by drip. Page by page. Step by step. Watch the magic unfurl.

P.S. – Wanna up the ante to ten minutes? Check out the cool work my friend Margo Aaron is doing with her newest project, Brainstorm Road.