Comments on: When 70% is Good Enough

By: Lily

Lily — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:42:24 +0000

Hmmm…I really like this idea. How are you really 100% ready to engage? Rarely but mustering up 70% seems pretty doable just by showing up and getting started.

By: jean everson

jean everson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:16:08 +0000

Yes,Jen, you have brought up a constant problem for artists. Feeling we have to be

in the right frame of mind to do art. Waiting around for it to happen does not work.

I love the 70% ready or less idea. This does work. I like to use the Niki ad “just do It”

Thanks love reading you thoughts

By: Phoenix

Phoenix — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:41:31 +0000

And I followed you over from Brandi’s blog This is a great thought that i shall try hard to bear in mind. I’ve been having a hard time getting started on anything recently and I think this may be a large part of why. I shall gently remind myself that I don’t have to be 100% ready before starting.

I’m off to look at more of your site now – thanks again

By: brandi

brandi — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:19:51 +0000

I followed you over from wish studio (I’m also a write there!) and I have to say, I just loved loved loved this post. OMG-YES! When I can get past that part of my brain that says I have to have everything perfect and be okay with ’70%’, I can do so much more than I thought.

By: Karen Chaffee

Karen Chaffee — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:15:56 +0000

I find that getting started at a project is the hardest part. If I force myself to make that first move, all will be fine in no time.

By: megg

megg — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:03:34 +0000

What great lessons – I’m so thankful that you are sharing what you are learning with us! It’s funny, reading your post all I could think about was that I was LONGING to paint – my arm has even started to ache in response to that thought – hmmm… wonder if I have unpacked the paintbrushes yet.

By: Ananda Leeke

Ananda Leeke — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:06:04 +0000

juicy and inspiring. keep flowing. love the artwork.

By: rowena

rowena — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:17:28 +0000

This is so true. You don’t have to be 100%. You just have to show up, and sometimes the 100% grows as you commit to being there.

By: positively present

positively present — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:37:56 +0000

Really love your blog! I feel like I’m also always waiting for the perfect creative moment to write or paint, but, with everything in life, there is no “perfect” moment. The moment is right now so seize it!

By: Alyice

Alyice — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:25:11 +0000

Good points. I can say I do the same thing. Always waiting for that perfect moment.