Internet People How to quiet your overthinking and trust your creative instincts
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Dec 11, 2024 They debate whether Leonardo da Vinci is the most creative person who ever lived. They share low-effort podcast recs perfect for chores and commutes. They explore how overthinking blocks creativity and simple tactics to trust instincts and get moving.
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Take Tech Free Walks To Incubate Ideas
- Do take tech-free walks or baths to quiet the conscious mind and invite solutions.
- Anna and MJ recommend no headphones or music so your brain can incubate answers away from screens.
Start With A Minimum Viable First Step
- Do shrink projects to a minimum viable first step instead of planning all steps at once.
- MJ uses their podcast start and the MVP idea to illustrate launching with small experiments before scaling.
Ambiguity Makes Tasks Explode In Your Head
- ADHD and similar tendencies make projects look like a 20-step avalanche, which causes shutdown.
- Both hosts cite the AT&T upgrade delay as an example of ambiguity creating avoidance.