Analogy. Different perspective. This is a brilliant summary of the creative process. I see a striking analogy here to teaching: there are educators who stick rigidly to the syllabus (Planners) and those who follow the student’s natural flow (Pantsers). In both cases, the key lies in what you mentioned at the end: emotional engagement. Regardless of the method, what truly matters is that 'loving suffering' over one’s craft. We all end up in the same place—staring at a draft (or a lesson plan) that needs fixing, driven by the unshakeable belief that this 'chaos' is worth it.
“Loving suffering” is the unifying pedagogy across all disciplines apparently. Whether it’s a lesson plan or a draft, we all end up staring at it like “this is a mess… but it’s my mess and I will defend it with my life.”
Planners 🤝 Pantsers 🤝 Teachers
collectively tweaking things that were fine 3 edits ago 🤭😂
That’s exactly it! In all this linguistic chaos (language teaching industry) and the chase for standards, staying true to yourself is the greatest value. In case of my article - it is precisely about removing the pressure to be 'perfect' in favor of being authentic and effective in communication. If that means being a proud 'anachronism' with your own boundaries, then that is exactly the mindset of a true expert! :-) Regards! :-)
Fantastic. Also applies to going to trial. One of the other attorneys in my office marvels at my lists of questions. I marvel that she walks in with a blank notepad. We both benefit from following our own styles instead of trying to be something else!
My dear friend, know your Innerverse.... may I inquire ... Pantsters?
That reference is a new one ... an additional vocab for the already oversized dictionary?
I'll refer myself as a Planner because I have several books or essays, half done, but each has its moment with my time. Already finished *Unassigned: Presence in the Machine* and took a break for a week, and now I am back to writing "Confessions of a Unconventional ESL tutor"..
I am wired in my entire life to organization. Thus, planner is in my DNA.
Here here 🙌 I’d loooove to be a pantser but it’s just not in me 😅🫶💖✨
Same. I am just not that flexible and impulsive. I try to be but it is a lot of work to get any results. 😉
YES 🙌 And it often causes me a lot of stress and maybe the occasional meltdown 😅🤭🫶💖✨
This is very amusing :) and well written.
"Pantsers think planners are creatively constipated. "
-Knowyourinnerverse
You seem to understand both sides very well.
Which suits you? If you don't mind me asking.
I'd guess planner, you seem well organized. Or a new category all together.
Ooooh nice guess!!! Yes I’m definitely a planner (to my own detriment).
I always thought I was a go with the flow type of person but I’m the complete opposite 😂🤣
I enjoy planned chaos 🤭🫶💖✨
good breakdown …. I lean more toward the Pantster
I was already grinning at they have tabs 😆 then you kept landing every single hit after that...
Bahahaha 🤣 Thanks soo soo soo much 🫶💖✨
Analogy. Different perspective. This is a brilliant summary of the creative process. I see a striking analogy here to teaching: there are educators who stick rigidly to the syllabus (Planners) and those who follow the student’s natural flow (Pantsers). In both cases, the key lies in what you mentioned at the end: emotional engagement. Regardless of the method, what truly matters is that 'loving suffering' over one’s craft. We all end up in the same place—staring at a draft (or a lesson plan) that needs fixing, driven by the unshakeable belief that this 'chaos' is worth it.
Hahahaha this is so accurate it hurts 😭
“Loving suffering” is the unifying pedagogy across all disciplines apparently. Whether it’s a lesson plan or a draft, we all end up staring at it like “this is a mess… but it’s my mess and I will defend it with my life.”
Planners 🤝 Pantsers 🤝 Teachers
collectively tweaking things that were fine 3 edits ago 🤭😂
United we stand 🫶💖✨
That’s exactly it! In all this linguistic chaos (language teaching industry) and the chase for standards, staying true to yourself is the greatest value. In case of my article - it is precisely about removing the pressure to be 'perfect' in favor of being authentic and effective in communication. If that means being a proud 'anachronism' with your own boundaries, then that is exactly the mindset of a true expert! :-) Regards! :-)
Fantastic. Also applies to going to trial. One of the other attorneys in my office marvels at my lists of questions. I marvel that she walks in with a blank notepad. We both benefit from following our own styles instead of trying to be something else!
So true! I suppose it applies to many professions, jobs and personalities now that I really think about it 🤔
I always tell my partner that he’s a “flowy fish” cause he takes everything in stride and doesn’t plan much yet things work out.
On the other hand, I’m just rigid and uptight most of the time yet things work out for me too 😂🤣
So we respect each others styles 🫶💖✨
“Flowy fish.” That’s great. And yes, it’s fun how we take our styles with us wherever we go!
My dear friend, know your Innerverse.... may I inquire ... Pantsters?
That reference is a new one ... an additional vocab for the already oversized dictionary?
I'll refer myself as a Planner because I have several books or essays, half done, but each has its moment with my time. Already finished *Unassigned: Presence in the Machine* and took a break for a week, and now I am back to writing "Confessions of a Unconventional ESL tutor"..
Overall, a favorable distinction...
Bahahaha 😂 It’s soo funny how we all end up in the same place, eh 🤭
I’m not surprised that you’re a planner 💖 You seem very well organized yet still spontaneous and flexible 🫶💖✨
That's a good laugh well deserved, thanks!
Yea, I do my best being both spontaneous and flexible, especially as a tutor... goodness!
Teaching with one student while another is texting me wanting to either cancel or change their schedule... yeah.. flexible as rubber.. hahaha 😁😋
That's such a great balance 🫶💖✨️