#### “*Writing is the art of applying the ass to the seat.*” — _Dorothy Parker_ It’s funny, but it’s the brutal truth. The hardest part of creative work is often just _showing up_—and staying long enough to make real progress. The myth is that creativity begins with inspiration. It doesn’t. It begins with _presence_. The moment you set aside time, the world offers an exit: a notification, an app, a quick distraction. But even if you resist all that noise, your mind has its own tactics—fear, doubt, cheap excuses, the illusion that everything must be perfect… or worse, the promise of a mythical _someday_. Creative Command is built for that exact moment. It protects your time, blocks distractions, and gives you the structure to stay engaged, session after session. Unlike most focus apps, it doesn’t just block distractions; it shifts your relationship with effort. With the [[Choosing a Timer|Engagement Timer,]] a session doesn’t end until you’ve put in real, active work. You can’t just wait it out—the timer pauses when you’re idle. Which means progress isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable. That one constraint changes everything. It shuts down perfectionism. It breaks the loop of endless tweaking and second-guessing. You stop trying to make it perfect and start making it _real_. And once that pressure lifts, starting feels lighter. Sticking with it becomes a habit. We don’t offer hacks. We offer friction—the kind that anchors you to the chair. That’s where the work begins. That’s where it gets done. 🪑 Sit down. Lock in. Make progress.