![]() ![]() Even the largest, most complex puzzles are really just composed of many “manageable” puzzle pieces. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the enormity of any single task, that is until you learn to change your perspective. Break Down Bigger Tasks Into Smaller Ones.Sure, my thoughts needed to be sifted through, organised and the best ideas consolidated, but once written down, I freed myself to start thinking about direction and how to best execute my plans. Don’t trick yourself into believing you’ll remember them tomorrow, you won’t, nor will you forgive yourself when you forget them.Įvery idea I had for my project, big or small, I wrote down, and in no time at all, I had everything I needed to get started. Your ideas are fleeting, write them down, especially the golden ones. In my case, my professional work as a designer gave me the skill set I needed to tackle my video and, when I was stuck, had equipped me with the knowledge I needed to problem solve.Ĭonfidence is what turns “I don’t know how to do something” into “what do I need to do to get this done.” It’s a kind of fortitude (or tenacity) you can only learn by doing. Real work experience was essential in giving me the confidence I needed to overcome my own challenges. It’s worth mentioning that tackling any challenge you aren’t sufficiently prepared for can turn even the simplest task into a herculean one, but I can’t overstate how important confidence in your abilities is. For the sake of brevity, I’ve broken down those lessons into four easily digestible tips. The good news is that I was ultimately successful, and it’s those lessons, the art of not giving up, that I hope to pass on to you. During many of those challenges, there were times where I was close to giving up – a music documentary that details my journey as a musician was just such a project. Over my lifetime, I’ve always given myself big challenges and dreams to achieve. ![]() It’s easy to lose track of the end goal and even easier to get discouraged, but I’ve learnt first-hand that it’s really just a problem of perspective, confidence and willingness to tackle one problem at a time. That’s a question we often ask ourselves when we start working on any big project, especially when you get that feeling that you might have bitten off more than you can chew.
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