Projects Take The Time They Take

Provided you’re not hiding, not ignoring the problem, and not being blocked from finishing by forces beyond your control, projects take the time they take.

I started a family musical project in May, and finished 90% of it today. It’s not because I procrastinated or because I didn’t think it was a good idea or because I lacked some tool or skill. It’s because this is how long it took.

Of course, many projects have deadlines; these also take the time they take, just on the timeline provided.

It’s taken me a long time to trust the projects to guide me into understanding the time they need. Some only need a few weeks. Others require years. Recognizing that and not leaning away from that truth helps.