We've all heard about how grueling the training is to be a soldier in the army. In essence, they're taught to be emotionless.
Not in a weird apocalyptic or zombified way.
But in a way that fear doesn't creep in. Or even joy, for that matter.
There's just a job to do. A mission to accomplish. And that's it.
They learn to become relentless.
As we pursue our art, our craft, and our project, it can be helpful to borrow from this mentality from time to time.
How often to we worry about spending time practicing because we worry about losing time with something or someone else?
How many minutes to we stare at the ceiling in the morning because we're afraid we didn't get enough sleep when we meant to get up and work out?
How many times have we become self-conscious about how other people think about the way we do our work?
When you leave emotions out of it, it doesn't matter. There is no fear, concern, or self-consciousness.
There's a job to be done. A mission to accomplish. Someone out there who needs to see your work.
And it's your job to get it done. Plain and simple.