When you’re famished, even your least favourite food seems delicious.
When you’ve been out of work for a few months, any project, however boring, that comes your way will be grabbed with both hands.
Sometimes, something is better than nothing.
But something is not the point, at least not always. It can’t be a way of life, a model for effective functioning.
When someone says ‘give me something, anything’, it’s a sign of panic or not doing the hard work of making a more informed and focused request.
‘I need something to wear for the party’
‘I need to show something to the client by today’
‘Just do something’
All of these mean little, even though we hear them very often.
It’s tough to start with something as the start point.
At the opposite of the spectrum is nothing.
Nothing happens when we’re waiting for perfection, we’re too lazy or there is no clear direction.
It’s not always possible to have a clear outcome in your head. But it’s important to have a rough idea of what you are seeking to create or become.
Look at how Zoya Akhtar broke down the fantastic film Gully Boy scene by scene. That’s how you create something memorable and amazing — by having an inkling of what you want to create, if not the entire picture.
Go ahead, do something amazing.
