Another technique is to compare yourself to your past self.
I’m often dissatisfied with my writing. But when I look back at stuff that I wrote six months ago, I can’t help but notice how much better I’ve become.
The caveat here is that comparing myself to people like Scott Alexander gives me some direction. Comparing myself to an earlier version of myself doesn’t give me that direction. Instead, it gives me a sort of energy/courage to keep on going.
Another technique is to compare yourself to your past self.
I’m often dissatisfied with my writing. But when I look back at stuff that I wrote six months ago, I can’t help but notice how much better I’ve become.
The caveat here is that comparing myself to people like Scott Alexander gives me some direction. Comparing myself to an earlier version of myself doesn’t give me that direction. Instead, it gives me a sort of energy/courage to keep on going.