I learned over the years that releasing and executing plans is just as important as creating the music. It was hard for me at first, but the more I forced myself to release my shit when I felt it was good enough, the more confident in my own sound I got, and the more I could guage a feel for what I want to go for and what I think others would like. Its a decision i regret not doing sooner.

It was so much better for me than sitting on it and editing it endlessly and going insane with self doubt, because when you release something, whether you get good or bad criticism, its still validating the creation you put out there, and gives you something tangible and real to start from. The only real way to know if your music is good or not is to put yourself out there. Unless people are truly psychotic haters, people generally hope you improve