The Posh Pen Paradox: when writers and artists fear their tools

Re:The Posh Pen Paradox: when writers and artists fear their... by kbob on Sunday March 18, 2018 @12:32PM (#16612728)

What's the solution?

I abandoned a woodworking project last month because I doubted the finished cabinet would be worthy of the wood. So how do you move past that block?

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Re:The Posh Pen Paradox: when writers and artists fear their... by dwaltrip on Sunday March 18, 2018 @12:56PM (#16612856)

The same way you adjust to cold waters. Just jump in! Embrace the discomfort. You'll get past it soon enough. And then reward yourself with a hot shower and a hot cup of coffee after (metaphorically).

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Re:The Posh Pen Paradox: when writers and artists fear their... by kd5bjo on Sunday March 18, 2018 @06:10PM (#16614735)

Which is more respectful to the wood, a half-finished and unused cabinet or an aesthetically flawed but useful one?

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Re:The Posh Pen Paradox: when writers and artists fear their... by freehunter on Sunday March 18, 2018 @05:14PM (#16614375)

If it turns out perfect you might as well saved yourself the time and bought one. The difference between store bought and homemade is the imperfections that sometimes help, sometimes hurt, but always show it's your own creation.

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Re:The Posh Pen Paradox: when writers and artists fear their... by throwaway993783 on Sunday March 18, 2018 @01:51PM (#16613182)

Just get in there and fuck shit up; it is never perfect and trim hides everything ;)

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