The Creative Starter Kit for Overthinkers

If you’re the kind of person who’s had a brilliant idea floating around for years—but somehow convinced yourself it’s not the right time, not ready, or not good enough—this is for you.

Because same.

I recently launched a creative project I’d been sitting on forever. Not because I finally had more time or the perfect idea—but because I got tired of letting anxiety and overthinking keep me stuck.

So here it is: a totally unofficial, slightly sarcastic, but 100% honest Creative Starter Kit for Overthinkers.

1. One (1) idea you’ve been talking yourself out of

The best place to start is usually the thing you’ve already thought about too much. That blog, podcast, product, newsletter, or community project—yep, that one. Don’t change it. Don’t pivot. Just start there.

2. A platform that helps bring your idea to life (without ruining it)

You don’t need a million tools or to learn to code, but you do need something that feels right for the kind of thing you're making. If design isn’t your strong suit, get help. The way your idea looks and functions matters more than people like to admit.

3. Permission to make something average

This part is crucial. Your first version? It probably won’t be your best. It might even be a little embarrassing later. That’s okay. “Perfect” never launches. “Good enough” gets you moving.

4. At least one friend who says “do it” instead of “are you sure?”

Keep them close. Ideally someone who believes in your project more than you do (at least on launch day). Bonus if they’ll help spot typos or tell you your logo isn’t as edgy as you think.

5. A quiet place to hit publish

I had to psych myself up. Closed all the tabs. Took a breath. Hit publish. There’s no confetti. No applause. But there’s this quiet little buzz that says: I made something.

6. Anxiety, self-doubt & imposter syndrome (but carried gently)

These don’t go away. You just learn to carry them without letting them drive. In a weird way, they mean you care.

7. A reminder that “creating” doesn’t have to mean “monetising”

You’re allowed to build something just because you want to. Because it scratches an itch. Because it helps you feel like yourself again. Not everything has to be scalable.

So if you’re still waiting for the perfect moment? This is it. It won’t feel perfect. You might still feel like a mess. But make the thing anyway.

Overthink it after it exists.