It’s not just the idea itself that the creative person dreams of. We dream of the impact it could have in our lives. The prospect of finishing a project and getting it noticed is exciting because it would open new doors. We look forward to a day when we may just be able to quit working for “the man” and start producing what we want to produce, all the time.
Getting our most compelling ideas out of our heads where other people might be able to enjoy them is super important, but can be really difficult. Often our own psychology holds us back from finishing or even starting. “No one’s going to see this or even care,” we might think. “I’m not good enough at (fill-in-the-blank) to do this right. I’m going to mess it up.” And with beliefs like that, why even try? It’s disheartening.
What if I told you that you CAN overcome the barriers that hold you back from making progress on the things that are the most vital for you to bring to the world? Over a year ago, Jake and I started that process on Meager Quest, and we finally stuck with it. If we can, you can too!
Remember that stories as big and beloved as Star Wars, The Legend of Zelda, Batman, the Avengers, and Adventure Time started out as ideas in someone’s head. The world is a more interesting place because of them. You have ideas that could make an impact for the better too, if only they had a chance of escaping the confines of your own thoughts. You’ve gotta let them fly free, imperfections and all.
So what is your dream project? The one thing above all else that you really care about, dream about, and even agonize over and want to make a reality? Let us know in the comments.
