You Should Try

October 26, 2024

Over the years, I've come to realize that creating isn’t just something I do for school or others—it's something I do for myself. From crafting wooden cars in woodworking class to designing shelves with my dad's tools, I’ve always been fueled by the joy of making. It wasn't just the finished product that mattered; it was the thrill of bringing an idea to life and sharing it with others. That feeling has stayed with me, shaping who I am today.

I've explored so many creative outlets: drawing, 3D modeling, designing clothes, making music, video editing, coding, and even game development. Each new venture taught me something valuable. People often tell me I'm talented, but what they don't see is the time and effort behind the skills I've built. The truth is, most people with great ideas never pick up the tools or skills they need to make their visions real—and that frustrates me. Imagination alone isn't enough. The line between imagining and creating is just effort and persistence.

I've met people who have brilliant ideas but never act on them. It's a tragedy. So much potential for great music, art, or inventions is lost simply because people never try. It's irrational to claim you aren’t good at something without ever attempting it. Nobody masters a skill overnight. You won't know if you're naturally gifted or if it's something you'll fall in love with until you give it a chance.

"The master has failed more times than the beginner has tried."

I'm no master, but I've failed more times than I can count—and that's exactly how I've learned. If you want to create something, try. Watch a tutorial, ask questions, LEARN SOMETHING. I often joke that people don't appreciate that Google is free; we live in a time where resources are at our fingertips. The difference between people who create and those who don't isn't talent—it's the time and effort they're willing to invest.

Everyone has the capacity to create, but ideas too often stay trapped in the imagination. Don't let fear of failure or lack of immediate skill hold you back. From someone who's failed more times than most, I urge you to create. The world needs your ideas, your music, your art—whatever it is you've imagined. We're missing out on things we can't imagine because too many people never try.