That's the reason it was never easier to become a millionaire. 30 years ago it was much harder because the young generation had so much more drive.
That's the reason I turn down many coach and mentorship inquiries. You can help only doers. Never talkers.
Recently, I met a 75-year-old who just started 2 new businesses. He said to me: “Nowadays it is so much easier because the young guys never stay focused.” He has no smartphone. Not only that, but he never answers calls. He calls when he must speak. Furthermore, he does all by email and personal.
Perfect! I also don’t answer calls. I mean, you can text or e-mail and I’ll call when I can.
So true, what you’re saying. We’re starving for focus. The worst thing is, we’re training ourselves to get distracted every day. Our phones are always close to us; so easy to look at the new notification. Focus is magic, and neither phones nor emotions nor our desire for quick hit of dopamine should stay in the way. It’s on us to make it happen!
Great article, Maya! In my experience, this is so true!
I’ve often found myself running out of steam mid-project, only to return a week or two later with fresh eyes—and voilà, suddenly everything becomes clear. It’s amazing how stepping away can renew our perspective and help us move forward with even more clarity.
In my 20s, while running busy restaurant bars in central London, I sometimes had to walk outside for a few minutes before walking back in.
As soon as I re-entered, the issue I couldn’t see before was suddenly obvious. Sometimes, embracing that lull is exactly what we need to see the path ahead.
Thanks for highlighting this important aspect of the creative process!
Absolutely! You need a bit of distance, and sometimes we can all use someone to reframe the feeling. Whether talking to a friend or even posting on Substack; just get a fresh perspective.
There is an amazing thing I have discovered recently, I have been writing and sketching for five years now and I'm not bored with it. I perhaps never will be. I have been spending 10-12 hours a day on these activities and I don't get bored. But I am bored of all the things I used to do and like to some extent - for example cooking, keeping my house spotless, gardening, shopping. Could you believe I don't want to go shopping. It's perhaps I don't need anything. Great post. Love it.
Perfect said.
That's the reason it was never easier to become a millionaire. 30 years ago it was much harder because the young generation had so much more drive.
That's the reason I turn down many coach and mentorship inquiries. You can help only doers. Never talkers.
Recently, I met a 75-year-old who just started 2 new businesses. He said to me: “Nowadays it is so much easier because the young guys never stay focused.” He has no smartphone. Not only that, but he never answers calls. He calls when he must speak. Furthermore, he does all by email and personal.
Perfect! I also don’t answer calls. I mean, you can text or e-mail and I’ll call when I can.
So true, what you’re saying. We’re starving for focus. The worst thing is, we’re training ourselves to get distracted every day. Our phones are always close to us; so easy to look at the new notification. Focus is magic, and neither phones nor emotions nor our desire for quick hit of dopamine should stay in the way. It’s on us to make it happen!
Another great point …. Says the guy on his phone app 🤦🏻♂️🤷♂️🥳
Love that comment Klaus
Great article, Maya! In my experience, this is so true!
I’ve often found myself running out of steam mid-project, only to return a week or two later with fresh eyes—and voilà, suddenly everything becomes clear. It’s amazing how stepping away can renew our perspective and help us move forward with even more clarity.
In my 20s, while running busy restaurant bars in central London, I sometimes had to walk outside for a few minutes before walking back in.
As soon as I re-entered, the issue I couldn’t see before was suddenly obvious. Sometimes, embracing that lull is exactly what we need to see the path ahead.
Thanks for highlighting this important aspect of the creative process!
Mark
Absolutely! You need a bit of distance, and sometimes we can all use someone to reframe the feeling. Whether talking to a friend or even posting on Substack; just get a fresh perspective.
And in the F&B industry, craziness is guaranteed!
If you learn to stay focused, you must never back out. I can work at 66 15 hours in a row and stay focused. Therefore, I get more things done …
Success is just doing boring things over and over.
There is an amazing thing I have discovered recently, I have been writing and sketching for five years now and I'm not bored with it. I perhaps never will be. I have been spending 10-12 hours a day on these activities and I don't get bored. But I am bored of all the things I used to do and like to some extent - for example cooking, keeping my house spotless, gardening, shopping. Could you believe I don't want to go shopping. It's perhaps I don't need anything. Great post. Love it.