Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A little bit of predictability in your life can set the stage for work you'd never have dreamed of.

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Today's question comes from Ania Drozd:

"Hi Tom, did you create a specific routine to get you going every day? How do you start a new project? Motivation is fickle and getting started with self-initiated work can be painful - any tips or tricks?"

In this video, I talk about the importance of routine and talk a little bit about my specific routine. I also talk about how I get started and stay motivated through projects, and how I push through the inevitable despair that comes in the middle of every project.

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