The author reflects on their experience of working on a personal project, realizing that finishing something solely for themselves is impossible. They discuss the challenges of setting deadlines and the inevitable process of evolution and scope creep. The author shares their own struggle with completing an essay, which has grown to 17,000 words and feels out of their control. They explore the idea that projects are never truly finished, as creators always see room for improvement. They compare the challenges of finishing creative projects to the iterative process in technology. The author acknowledges the difficulty of deciding when something is ready to be released and emphasizes the importance of deadlines. They express their belief that writing is not just a means of communication, but a tool for self-discovery. The author reflects on the limitations of written communication and the gap between their thoughts and what they convey in writing. They conclude by acknowledging the difficulty of completing any project and expressing admiration for those who have accomplished something.
https://siddhesh.substack.com/p/projects