For those that do creative projects, how do you get past choice paralysis? If you’re a writer and have 5 book ideas you feel are pretty good, how do you choose the best one to move forward with?

  • Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz
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    Artificial limitations.

    Which color pencil should I use for drawing this picture? There are so many to choose from!
    Pick 4 pencils, and close the box.

    When buying a train ticket, I need to choose a seat. There are so many!
    Narrow it down to just the prime numbered ones.

    What should I eat at a restaurant?
    Narrow it down to just the vegetarian meals. Now you have about 5 meals to choose from.

    Which toilet paper brand should I pick?
    Limit your options to the ones that don’t have pictures of animals on the package.