Elias Texel

what keeps stopping me

November 03, 2025

Growing up I was always told "do it right or don't do it at all."

I find that that particular thought, has been an excuse to not do a lot of things. Even today, all I wanted to do was write a little bit of music but I couldn't bring myself to do it. In my head, I wouldnt be all in, so why do it? That's just a little example but it shows up in a lot of places of my life.

The key is catching it, because it can take many different forms. It's perfectionism. It holds us back. Be vigilant.

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