How perfectionism RUINS your creativity.

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This video (hell, even this month) is all about freeing yourself from the expectations of being perfect or making perfect songs / music production / instrumentals or any king of creative work. For every music producer, engineer, or artist in ANY artistic field out there: *Perfectionism is just holding you back*. And if it's not, it's tearing apart your insides. Rather than having unreal expectations of yourself, your skill level, or your art, just do what comes natural to you and what you enjoy. "Perfecting your craft" should be a term that doesn't exist. Because "perfect" doesn't exist.
From my lack of fishing songs, shooting and reshooting videos over and over again only to never post them, to holding myself to unreal standards for unreal asks so I don't upset anyone...this nonsense is not the business, at all. (literally). Your creativity is not defined by how perfect you can make something. Your creativity (and subsequently your art) is defined ONLY by how it makes you and other people feel. Stop attaching yourself to numbers and thinking of yourself as a machine. You are not a machine. You are a human with feelings. A human who needs rest. A human who breathes, eats, and lives outside of what good they can provide for OTHER people.
I'll just leave it at... "enjoy" your craft.
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[@ikreate4u]

From my soul through your lips! Thank you for vocalizing what has trapped and tormented me for so long! ❤

[@AmanBhauOfficial]

100% true 🤍 Huge respect to you brother 🙌✨

[@i_am_the_ember]

This is so honest. I'm dealing with perfectionism, it drives me crazy but working on it, though. Thank you for sharing. It's nice to not feel alone.

[@DOMINIQUEHERROD]

I CAN FEEL THIS IN MY CORE

[@ANAWETHA]

This video is right on time! Been dealing with this same exact issue. It was to the point that my creativity was severely being hindered. I couldn’t write or create because I didn’t even give myself the opportunity to be human and imperfect. I felt like if what I was creating wasn’t top tier then there wasn’t even a need to express. I usually don’t type paragraphs in KZbin comment sections but here we are lmao. Just wanted to say thank you for the reassurance provided through this video 🙏🏾✨

[@cedd361]

Been stuck here for years

[@lilj-eazy]

This is one of the most inspirational videos I've ever seen, beyond just the music.

[@MichaelxNelson]

I been dealing with this heavy last couple months. My vocal coach been saying this. Read the gifts of imperfection. Great for perfectionism

[@KirstenQuist]

I just spent 6 hours today scripting the first 60 seconds of a new video I'm working on... and I still hate it.. ugh I need this message so much

[@altermoremusic]

Все це правда. Це саме те, з чим я борюся зараз. Вже рік 18 саундтреків з мого альбому висять у повітрі, бо я постійно знаходжу причини зробити щось трохи кращим в кожному треку. Це біль. Та сама історія з моїм EP, та сама історія з моїми іншими музичними треками. В мене багато музики, але я її не випускаю, бо хочу досягнути чогось особливого 🤦‍♂ Я також хотів знімати уроки по створенню музики, але потім збагнув, що я буду витрачати на це свій час і не зможу нормально розвиватись і робити цікаву музику. Я згоден з тобою і також страждаю від цієї боротьби за кращий результат. Потрібно знайти золоту середину 👌 Привіт з західної України ✌

[@monae_]

I clicked this so fast 🤣😭🤦🏾‍♀️ I have to do better!!! Thanks for the video

[@TayyooPoncho]

Yhu always know just what to tell me man.

[@itsFISHYxlittlerockstar]

Make what you want to make brother !! Best of luck to you

[@leenabel]

I'm a perfectionist and your post hit home. I needed to hear this today.

[@sebrojas-rl3ge]

this video is it. imperfection drives authenticity. this is the best thing ever and it came all from just letting go. thank you so much. i appreciate you.

[@Bashanvibe]

Better than and Perfect are subjective opinions!!! You’re right it doesn’t exist it’s just perception!!! I’ve been training my brain to understand that logic but my problem is the application of it putting it into action of out of my own fear!!!

[@stever3206]

Amen my friend! I knew this but you Need to Hear it. Thank you sincerely I must heed and move onward.... Blessings

[@elhandicap]

Needed to hear this. Thank u

[@cyanopsia2]

LXGEND, you are a kindred spirit! I've been dealing with this self-inflicted burden for waaaayyyy too long! Hot take 🔥Anyone who calls themselves a perfectionist is a liar! What I mean is, in practice perfectionism is no different from procrastination. You spend all your time working on what can't be done, so nothing gets done! People are taught to be perfectionists, to try to please others and never be happy with themselves. But even if we saw perfection right in front of us (which I believe we have sometimes) we wouldn't get it! You are absolutely right that we need to be more childlike. Children are so honest, curious and ready to learn. Adults are to proud to try anything new. I know I said a lot, but that's cool, because this is a topic I've been wanting to talk about for years! Thank you so much for making this video, and for being honest about yourself and your feelings. It means a lot to me! Much love💙 TLDR: "Perfectionism gets cancelled!"

[@oyiengojack]

I relate to this 100 percent! 😀 Thanks for sharing.

[@aaronogweleajena7543]

This speaks to me because I went into a phase where the beats I made where not making happy so I left working on them and it made more sense when I got back.

[@karythomas2181]

I'm for one am glad that you make these videos. This one in particular helped me a lot because I am always looking for something to make my songs stand out. So thank you.

[@aundrestrotter6527]

Thank you. I need to hear that. Every word you said that's me. Thank you bro🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SoleBrothas1106]

100% on point. Needed this. Thank you bro!!

[@kse6909]

I love your videos especially your covers as a cover singer and an all around artist and this REALLY is soothing to hear from someone who is on the same frequency

[@RiplexBeatz]

your on point thank you legend i will leave perfection alone love your videos keep it up

[@waltwilliams5195]

Good rant! Sounds like you had a good revelation.

[@natisaver]

appreciate this, really sharing the same sentiment making music rn

[@IamTheBlackFuture]

Thank you so much brother Iam struggling with this thing when Iam writing songs I have one eye on the audience and one eye on what I like, and it makes me anxious.

[@Pauxthabeatmaker]

Thanks i been dealing with it years and years

[@DJBeeza]

Thank you for this video. It's just the energy I needed in this moment. Feeling seen and heard

[@ceb-onit-music]

So true bro. I've been a victim for so long with this. The last couple of years tho I've started to truly understand this. And the freedom you feel when you do is amazing!!!

[@MrPiratebrain]

This is your best video. I stopped watching you a year ago. This video brought me back. Cudos to you my friend. This video has been a great inspiration.

[@StephenLyonsMusic]

oh this hit me at the exact right moment. I hear you about going years w/o releasing. My last official release was years ago. I've not been putting out enough content and I suffer from managing multiple interests and that 'inner critical voice'. One observation I've had is needing to become disciplined about time management. Even if its just one hour a day dedicated to specific tasks. Meditation has been helping with this, becoming aware of when different thoughts come into the brain and detract. Then sometimes you just have a bad day and we have to pick ourselves up too. Thank you for sharing your value with the World. You have so many gifts!

[@dafuchsia]

This was an incredible watch and resonated amazingly! spent my entire day so far watching your content from over the years and landed on this one and you’ve received a new subscriber and fan 🙏🏾

[@simcard4296]

i felt this , thank you

[@keijahnigreenaway1195]

I relate to this so hard. It’s the reason why I have so much projects unfinished. Perfectionism can really trap you in a loop.

[@rasmus.paulson]

YEA MAN! Feel ya 🙌

[@BonnyMathewMusic]

Thanks for the video brother 😊. Its a real eye opener. God bless you 😇

[@thomasjasmine301]

im bout to turn 30 and chasing perfectionism is one of my biggest regrets in music and life

[@SteveF69]

I've very much enjoyed all of your videos and totally get how you feel. Just do your thing!

[@anthonylemond667]

I needed this so bad. Thanks bro

[@entomori5867]

man i love you its the first time i feel so conected with a video(im sorry for my word choices i dont talk english xd) but i wanna make you know that you are inspiring people in the other side of the world

[@kjw111]

Right on . Bless Bless

[@Roman-gv6jj]

the one disliker is a sinner. great video bro thank you

[@IAMLXGEND]

A sinner lol thank you for this

[@foolishg]

The Goat Has Spoken!!!!!❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@wafi.visuals]

Bro , I'm Speechless ❣

[@Spasciz]

Bro, I soooooo needed to hear this video!!! You have no idea how much I needed this!!! Thank you so much!!! Much respect to you and I will support you for sure!!!!

[@synystermaggot2530]

This is an important topic to discuss, and I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Thank you for your honesty and opening up about your experiences!

[@equalfoundation895]

Wow The perfect mix hits hard bro. Just got a song mixed by two pros and prefer my mix better but don’t trust my own mix because of perfectionism….You definitely putting a battery 🔋 in my back to just let go of trying to make everything just right. Thanks for your content and it’s not repetitive to us! 💯

[@Divine_feminine]

Love u bro thanks for this I really need to start living

[@beatbone96]

u r goddamn right

[@GeorgeRobinson777]

I see growth !!!

[@MandyBarry]

T-R-U-T-H oh my gosh you might be my spirit animal. So thankful for finding you in this corner of the internet

[@IAMLXGEND]

I just might be 😅

[@fkelonthebeat5251]

God bless you brother 🥺💯

[@IAMLXGEND]

You too

[@borderlineguitarguy]

Ironically, this video is perfect!

[@IAMLXGEND]

😅 the one time it matters!

[@brucejackson]

Bro your on point with this one wow

[@IAMLXGEND]

Appreciate that a lot ☀️☀️🙏🏾

[@normapadro420]

I like your video. I got a bit tired of creating art, and music this year. I thought it was, because it was so hot outside. Now the winter is here, and I am focusing more on publishing my art, and music. I noticed that I have produced so much to last me a life time. It just happened. I wasn't focusing on perfecting anything I just kept on completing project after project. Before I knew it I had saved everything. I guess focusing on other things is much better. Creating is part of who I am. I'm on the driving seat. I will park this when I want, and when ever I please. Thank you for your video. I wondered at one time who would listen to my music, or anything else that I create, but I don't anymore. Enjoy your weekend.

[@Dpnsyoo]

thanks brother

[@PyroVanGogh89]

I needed to hear this

[@wallace_nelson]

great word sir.

[@MomVNatural]

You are enough. What you do and the way you do it is enough. How you present yourself to the world is enough and those who need and deserve what you teach them appreciate you for it. Also the haters serve the purpose of letting you know that you're growing in the right direction and that you're gaining momentum on your channel. Kudos to you and the success of this channel. 👍🎉

[@kingkaleeb]

Needed this

[@spicypotato4110]

Spittin 💯

[@1Lyaas]

never seen your channel before but as an inspiring artist this what i needed to hear today thank you man🖤

[@unbeater]

realtalk!

[@drewsmudemyoozik]

Only two minutes into this video and I had to stop and say that this video is so real. Perfection doesn’t exist. I’ve also heard people say to set a deadline so you won’t keep going on and on with making changes. Seems like what we should be doing is set a deadline and do the best we can. When we get to the next song / project, apply the new stuff we’ve learned to grow to our own new level of perfection.

[@CocoJuiceee]

That’s a great advice! Thanks for sharing!

[@4ShotPlayz]

thank u for this

[@NicolaiBadulescu]

wow, thank u! really.

[@IAMLXGEND]

you're welcome :)

[@filmonmusic1995]

❤

[@TarzanHedgepeth]

AMEN

[@AdamEarthMusic]

Truth

[@thatoneitgirl13]

Omg this🤌

[@TrentBredahlMusic]

Just watched a mixing tutorial where the person was subtly automating the volume of the vocal track for every basically every word, and while on one had im sure in the context of the whole mix, stuff like this really can add a lot to make a track great. But man, at the end of the day, what are we doing? 90 % of the people enjoying music arent saying to themselves, wow this track would really slap if only they hard panned that synth to the right and added more saturation to kicks... Like come on lol, what are we doing, making music to impress other mixing engineers. Spending 200 hours per song for what? I love learning how to make my mixes better, but this perfectionism feels like a virus at times.

[@IAMLXGEND]

This right here. Just make music that people can feel. Thats all I’m interested in doing.

[@theartoflivingoutloud888]

Perfection is the enemy to greatness.

[@IAMLXGEND]

It is indeed

[@amorixxv]

First , POW!

[@jewel77jewel14]

Send this video to Dr.Dre.

[@midastouch5606]

When your a black male you have to be almost perfect

[@IAMLXGEND]

Ain’t that the truth. Sucks too.