I give myself permission to work on projects slowly. And I give myself permission to work on projects obsessively.
I give myself permission to start new projects on a whim. And I give myself permission to abandon projects.
The work is the reason I work on projects. The work itself is the project that matters. Not admiration of what I make. Not despair of it either.
My discipline requires remembering these things. I am working on my discipline. Good luck.
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I give myself permission to work on small projects.
I give myself permission to work on projects solely for my own direct benefit.
I give myself permission to work on projects that make me happy.