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The Messy Middle

9 min read 11 min listen Narrated by Sophie
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What’s it about?

A field guide for surviving the brutal, unglamorous stretch between starting and finishing any meaningful project—where grit, resilience, and small wins determine success.

You’ll learn

  • Fall in love with the problem, not your solution
  • Optimize for the long now with micro-breakthroughs
  • Embrace constraints to spark creativity
  • Separate your self-worth from your project's outcome