---
title: Build something that matters
description: In the realm of creativity and innovation, there exists a dichotomy between pursuing meaningful work and getting bogged down by the trivial.
doc_version: current
last_updated: '2026-03-31T09:55:10.000Z'
date: '2023-07-29T19:00:00.000Z'
author: Rich Tabor
summary: In the realm of creativity and innovation, there exists a dichotomy between pursuing meaningful work and getting bogged down by the trivial.
tags:
  - Advice
published: true
type: blog
url: /something-that-matters
canonical: https://richtabor.com/something-that-matters
id: 3375
---

In creativity and innovation, there’s a tension between pursuing meaningful work and getting stuck on trivial tasks. These distractions disguise themselves as progress, creating fake productivity where small, unimportant details actually prevent us from making a real impact.

[Focus](/the-physics-of-focus/) on true progress—the kind that comes from clear purpose—control distractions, and build something that matters, like [WordPress](https://wordpress.org/).

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