The Perfectionism Trap
Our need for perfection paralyzes us. The "ugly first draft" explicitly tells your inner critic to back off, letting you just begin without self-censorship.
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Stuck staring at a blank page (or project)? The "ugly first draft" isn't just for writers. It's permission to be imperfect, defeat procrastination, and get started on anything. Stop editing, start creating!
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