How to convince yourself you can’t

Sometimes we can identify problems long before we have a grasp on their solutions. Sometimes we have a vague notion of those solutions–find motivation, find inspiration–yet action alludes us. Maybe it’s time to focus on the problems, not solutions. There are so many solutions floating around, it’s hard to catch them. So, a manifesto for knowing these facts yet fighting action, preserving inaction, convincing yourself once and for all that you can’t move forward with x, y, or z–

1. Start and end your day with lists. The loftier the plans, the better.
2. Seek inspiration in the digital sphere. The infinite space provides vast excuses.
3. Isolate yourself, your passions, interests, and intent.
4. Take every setback to heart.
5. Reconnect with past work and/or experiences rather than start anew.
6. Play the comparison game.
7. If you do finally start, get so close to the work that your’e unable to think of the bigger picture; remove any possible space.
8. Think exclusively of the bigger picture.
9. End every statement with uncertainties: one day, or something, maybe, I think, if possible.
10. Get really good at things that aren’t x, y, or z.
11. All excuses must be worthy. Get creative.
12. ^^ Find infinite alternative ways to release the creativity built up inside you. Like I said, excuses.
13. Lists, more lists.