The Biggest Enemy of Creativity

If you’re a content creator, you probably know that sneaky little voice.

The one that whispers:

“This idea isn’t good enough.”
“Someone else has already made this video.”
“Nobody is going to care.”

I know that voice all too well. It’s the biggest enemy of my creativity.

Countless times, I’ve caught myself overthinking. I had an idea for a YouTube video or blog post, but before I even began, I convinced myself it wasn’t worth making. That’s when hesitation creeps in — and nothing gets created.

But here’s what I’ve learned: the only way to beat that voice is to create anyway.

To step up, open the editor, process the footage, and put together a video that I personally enjoy watching. Not for the algorithm. Not for approval. Just for me.

A Small Example: Shaky Drone Footage

Not long ago, I recorded a short cinematic video with my DJI Neo. The camera gimbal had broken, leaving me with shaky, wobbly footage. At first, I thought: This isn’t worth sharing.

But then I decided to go through it anyway. I edited the footage in a cinematic way, building a serene ambience around the landscapes I had captured. I posted it, not expecting anything.

To my surprise, people started commenting positively — thanking me for sharing, even writing long reflections about my FPV droning journey over the past 10 months. That little video, which I almost didn’t post, sparked more encouragement than I imagined.

It reminded me that you never know what might resonate with others. Even “imperfect” work has the power to inspire.

Why We Create Anyway

That’s why I committed to publishing at least one video a week on my channel, the same way I write a blog post every day. Not because I always feel inspired. Not because I know people will like it. But because I want to build the habit of creating — stacking my work piece by piece, regardless of how “good” or “bad” it seems in the moment.

I’d rather create something that I enjoy than spend hours searching online for something to consume. Creating feeds me in a way consuming never can.

So if you struggle with that inner critic too, you’re not alone. We all hear it. The trick is not to silence it — but to move anyway. Hit record. Write the draft. Upload the video.

Because every time we show up for ourselves, we get a little stronger. And sometimes, the very thing we almost didn’t share becomes the thing that touches people the most.

Here is the short cinematic video I talked about earlier on.