A Simple Reminder That Helped Me

Some weeks ago, I was sitting down holding my phone, trying to design something for a client. But deep down, I wasn’t motivated. It wasn’t because I didn’t know what to do, it was because I felt like, “What’s the point? Nobody is really seeing this. I don’t even know if I’m doing it right.”

That was when a thought hit me. A reminder I had once seen online came back to my head: “You’re not starting from zero. You’re starting from experience."

That small line changed how I felt that day.

You see, many times I used to feel like I’m still far from where I want to be. I compare myself with others online, their big designs, big clients, big engagement. It makes it look like I’m not doing enough. But the truth is, I’ve come a long way already. I’ve learned a lot. I’ve grown.

That quote reminded me that every time I try something again, whether it's showing up online, editing a video, or designing a flyer, I’m not starting from scratch. I’m starting from everything I’ve learned so far. That’s powerful.

So instead of beating myself up, I decided to just do my best that day, and that design I made turned out really good. The client loved it. And it reminded me once again how much that simple mindset shift helped me.

It doesn’t sound like a “big” tip. It’s not a hack or a new app or a tool. But trust me, this reminder has helped me more than anything:
"You’re not starting from zero. You’re starting from experience.”

Now, whenever I feel tired, unmotivated, or even when I feel like my content is not growing as fast as I want, I just whisper that line to myself. And it pushes me forward.

Sometimes, what we need is not a perfect plan. It’s not a fancy Canva template. It’s not another course. Sometimes, we just need to be reminded of how far we’ve come, and that we are allowed to grow slow.

This is what has helped me stay consistent. This is what keeps me creating, even when I’m not in the mood. It reminds me that every design I make, every video I edit, every post I create, they’re all building something.

So here’s me passing the reminder to you:
You’re not a beginner anymore. You’ve been learning. You’ve been showing up. You’ve been trying. And that counts.

Keep going. Don’t wait to be perfect. Don’t forget how far you’ve come.
That’s the tip that’s been working for me. Nothing fancy. Just a powerful truth.

📷 - one of my designs made earlier this year

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