Nothing has sunk more creators and caused more unhappiness than this: our inherently human tendency to pursue a strategy aimed at accomplishing one goal while simultaneously expecting to achieve other goals entirely unrelated.
In his book "Perennial Seller," Ryan Holiday emphasizes a common pitfall faced by creators: the tendency to chase multiple unrelated goals while focusing on a single primary objective. This behavior can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction when the desired outcomes are not achieved. Many people fall into the trap of wanting instant success or recognition, which detracts from their actual creative efforts.
Holiday suggests that this misguided approach can ultimately hinder...
