As a culture, we love finished products. We have little interest and little understanding, however, of what goes on in between—
But all the greats loved that space. That’s where they lived. That’s where they were most alive. And that’s where you have to get comfortable as well, to create something of meaning and lasting value.
Our first effort is rarely good enough. We are too close to our work to see it objectively. Nobody creates flawless first drafts. And nobody creates better second drafts without the intervention of someone else. Athletes watch hours of film of their own performance—under the unrelenting analysis of their coaches—before game day. Getting outside voices is crucial.
You can't jump from A to Z. You have to walk from B to Y.
H/T Ryan Holiday, David Perell