Just one more reel. One more game. One more email.
Too often, “just one more” is where our best ideas and intentions die.
I don’t know if we need more discipline in life or a whole new mindset to deal with the omnipresent threat of distraction.
All I know is that the moment I create and build, I become immune to all the noise and “bings.”
Call it being in the zone, locked in, or in the tunnel. Whatever we call it, I’m convinced that:
Focus is the antidote to distraction.
Like a curious child playing with toys, we merge into the process and forget everything.
We forget to eat, drink, doubt, and question ourselves.
We make.
That’s a wonderful place to be.
And sometimes we forget that we can go back to that place at any time.
All we need to do is slow down, seek solitude, and let our hands speak.
If you’re ready to create something today, I prepared the Creative Quests Tutorial for you.
Ciao
Sergio
Behind the visual:
This illustration is inspired by Chris Do, who writes in his wonderful book A Pocket Full of Do:
“Deadlines create pressure. Pressure creates focus and eliminates distractions.”
