Halfway through the work, the voice arrives.
"This won't land."
The mind builds a case.
Stacks evidence.
Makes quitting sound wise.
That's when a mantra earns its keep.
Three words. Maybe four.
Chosen before the doubt showed up.
Ready when you're not.
"Stay on task."
It doesn't argue with doubt.
It just interrupts long enough for clarity to return.
Not a cure.
Just an anchor.
