I’ve long felt that one ingredient for making something good is a mindset that truly accepts the significant time it takes.
Knowledge and skill matter, of course. But whether you genuinely accept the long hours may be a bigger factor than we realize.
Years ago I watched the video below and was shocked: the creator draws mazes for half a year and then burns them at the end. It’s a battle of endurance, and I came to think that such endurance is essential for making things.
In the end, making meaningful things often comes down to patience and stamina.