EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 12 MIN
When to Ditch or Delay a Creative Project
from Gifted Underachievers · host Dobes and James Buchanan
The gifted underachievers have lots of ideas. We’re not saying they’re good ideas, but sometimes you don’t know how a creative project’s going to work out until you do it. If you get partway into the project and discover you no longer care, is it time to ditch it? Or are there other things you can do?How about when you have two equally interesting ideas at the same time—which one do you work on first?Have a listen and find out.Questions for Listeners:* Have you ever ditched a creative project partway through?* If yes, why?* If you’ve put an idea on hold while you work on something else, how did that work out?Buy us a Coffee and Win a BookHere in the GU Clubhouse, we’ve gleaned and gathered incredible wisdom from our creative guests, whom we fondly call the Gifted Achievers. We’re putting this wisdom into a series of handy guides so listeners can study how to make a good living doing what you love. Click the coffee cup below and you’re on the list! The first 20 coffee angels will get a free guide!For Further Exploration:Berms and swales 101: Sunk Cost Fallacy: Not Knowing When It’s Time to StopThanks for listening to Gifted Underachievers! This post is public so feel free to share it.If you’re not already a subscriber, we’d love to have you in the GU Clubhouse. No spam, no cost, unsubscribe any time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit giftedunderachievers.substack.com
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