The paradox of being creative but lazy
The paradox of being creative but lazy  
Podcast: Nicky at Night
Published On: Mon Aug 31 2026
Description: It's been a long time since we did a solo video essay!!! I missed it so muchThe biggest shoutout to  @Lindsiann  and her video that inspired this one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN_OGOPI92g This week I wanted to do a deep dive on the creative process itself. As someone with Adhd and a chronic procrastination problem, this is something I think about ALL the time. How sometimes, spending so much time on the planning process, creative ideas, and brainstorming can actually be a form of procrastination as an artist.I've always been obsessed with books like The Artist's Way or The Creative Act and hopefully this video gives a similar feeling0:00 - Intro3:47 - The Perfectionist7:24 - How to stop being a perfectionist9:31 - The Potentialist13:34- stop being addicted to potential16:45 - The Strategist21:24 - The Overthinker24:05 - Complacency Kills Ambition26:06 - How to stop overthinking