Go Further Until It Becomes a Fully Developed Idea. 

That’s right. Isn’t that what they mean when they say “Never quit,” “Don’t give up,” or “Keep going”? Those phrases are drilled into us, but sometimes they feel empty, especially when the going gets tough. I’ve seen it time and time again: creative people get discouraged, weighed down by the ticking clock of time or the pressure to succeed quickly. And I get it—there’s this illusion we’ve been sold that if you don’t make it fast, you’re not going to make it at all. Social media hasn’t helped with that either, but we’ll save that for another blog post.

When people come to me, frustrated and on the edge of quitting, I often ask, “Are you psychic? Can you predict the future?” And if not, then how can you possibly know that success isn’t right around the corner? Name me one business, brand, or creator who skipped the process. You won’t find one. Everyone, from the biggest names to the smallest startups, went through some form of trial and error.

Here’s the thing: Patience is the real game-changer. It’s not about “waiting” for things to happen but understanding that things take time to grow. We have to unlearn the idea that success is instant and start teaching ourselves that every misstep, every so-called failure, is just data. It’s feedback. It’s the natural course of trial and error. I mean, think about it—when you learned to walk, you didn’t nail it on the first try. You had to fall, get up, and stumble again. And even now, as an adult, you still trip sometimes, right?

This blog post isn’t just a pep talk for you, it’s a reminder for myself. I get caught up in the whirlwind too. I have ideas that excite me, but sometimes I doubt them when they don’t come together as quickly as I’d like. 

But what I’ve learned—what I keep learning—is that the process itself is the most beautiful part. When I sit back and watch an idea go from just a spark to something fully realized, something I can admire—it’s magic. And that magic only happens when you keep pushing forward.

So here’s my tip: break it down. Take your big, intimidating idea and slice it into smaller, digestible parts. Focus on one part at a time. You don’t need to conquer the entire project in one sitting. Let each phase evolve naturally. The process will surprise you, and often, the end result will be something far better than you initially imagined.

Another key is getting comfortable with imperfection. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you start. In fact, starting without all the answers allows room for experimentation, which leads to growth.

Lastly, celebrate the small wins. They’re what keep you moving. Sometimes the idea won’t immediately become this massive, life-changing thing. But maybe it leads to an unexpected opportunity, or it teaches you something you didn’t realize before. That in itself is a win.

In the end, it’s about moving further and further, step by step, until your idea becomes fully developed. Keep going—you’ll be amazed at what you create when you don’t stop.

Hope this helps,