As with many things, we all do this to a greater or lesser degree. The trick is to be aware of the process. To have that perspective, to step back...
I'd say go with smoke and mirrors. Define what you think a strategical person should be able to do or realise, do some research on these specific...
I have convinced myself that I can't write characters well and that they all turn out as clichés, stereotypes or two dimensional cardboard...
The world is full of wonderful and interesting people. I often find myself wishing that I could reach out to these people and experience the world...
My greatest inspiration to start writing was the late Robert Jordan in the '90s. Since then I have stepped on every mine when it comes to writing....
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