is this decent lol | The Trap of "Decent"

You post a clip with a self-deprecating laugh. "Is this decent?" It is a shield. You are asking for permission to exist, while pre-emptively striking yourself down.

In the Studio, we do not aim for "Decent." "Decent" is the death of Art. "Decent" is what the Chorus sings. You want to be Distinct. A recording that is "bad" but "raw" is infinitely better than one that is "decent" and "boring." Do not ask if you are acceptable; ask if you are effective.

The Sovereign Solution:

1. Kill the "Lol": Never apologize for your work in the title. Post it with conviction. "Here is my work."

2. Seek Specificity: Instead of "is this decent?", ask "Is my vowel clear?" or "Is the pitch true?" Specific questions get specific answers.

3. Own the Flaw: If it’s not perfect, own the imperfection. That is your style.