Welcome hackers,

I’ve got a reminder for all of you holding onto that “perfect” project, hiding in your files.

Don't let it stay there. Don't let your art die on your hard drive.

I’ve been there—hours of content just sitting, moments I captured that never saw the light of day.

Why? Because I thought it wasn’t ready. But here’s the truth:

It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be real.

Think about the greats. Future. Lil Wayne. They’ve dropped hundreds, even thousands of songs.

Not every track gets remembered, but the ones that do? Those are what people love, what they connect with.

That constant output helped people discover their best work.

Let this be your mixtape era. Release your work, let the world see it, and let them connect.

It’s not about the final edit; it’s about that energy, that realness you’re holding onto.

Remember: it’s not the polish that matters.

It’s the process, the passion, the story your work tells.

Keep creating. Keep moving. Don’t let it die on your drive.

Keep creating!

Maxwell James 😤

PS: Your work, shared or not, is already valuable. But imagine the impact if you just let it out.

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💸 How to Take Action

📤 Drop It Raw: Stop overthinking. Upload that draft, share that sketch—get your work out there.

⏳ Consistency Over Perfection: Set a rhythm. One piece a week, a month—just make it routine. Let momentum build.

🎯 Embrace Evolution: Today’s post doesn’t define your future work. Let each release reflect your journey.

🧠 Connect, Don’t Collect: Forget likes or views. Focus on creating for the experience, not the feedback.

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