"أنا لا أصنع الموسيقى لأجل العيون. أنا أصنع الموسيقى لأجل الأذنين."

We all know that music is meant to be heard, not seen, right? This quote gets right to the heart of that idea. It's about focusing on what truly matters—the sound—rather than getting caught up in flashy visuals or appearances. It’s a reminder to prioritize substance over style, to craft your work for its core purpose rather than how it looks.

Think about the days before music videos and social media. Music was an intimate experience directly between the artist and the listener. This was likely said by an artist frustrated with the music industry's increasing emphasis on image and video. They wanted to remind people that music is about the auditory experience.

Let’s take a real-life example: Adele. Remember when she first came out with "Someone Like You"? There was no fancy video—just her and a piano on stage at the Brit Awards. No distractions, just pure, raw emotion conveyed through her voice. That performance went viral, not because of how it looked, but because of how it made people feel. She connected with millions purely through the power of her music.

So, how do we apply this kind of wisdom in our own lives? Whether you're a musician, a writer, or in any creative field, focus on the core of what you're doing. If you're a chef, it's about the taste of the food, not the Instagram photo. If you're a teacher, it's about the understanding your students gain, not the decorations in your classroom. Keep your priorities in check and remember what really counts.

Imagine you’re prepping for a presentation at work. It's tempting to spend hours on the perfect PowerPoint design, but shouldn't the priority be the content and how you deliver it? If your message is strong and your delivery is genuine, people will remember it. They won’t be thinking about your slide transitions.

Let me tell you about my friend, Lisa. She’s a graphic designer who once got caught up in making her portfolio website look amazing. She poured hours into animations and visuals. But when it came time for her big interview, she realized her portfolio lacked substance. She had style, but not enough content to back it up. The interviewer wasn’t impressed by the visuals; they wanted to see her work and understand her thought process. It was a tough lesson, but she learned to focus on the quality of her work first and foremost.

In essence, whatever you’re creating, remember why you’re doing it. Keep the main thing the main thing. It’s easy to get distracted by the need to impress, to dazzle with style. But at the end of the day, it’s the substance—the music, the taste, the message—that truly resonates. So, next time you’re working on something, ask yourself: am I making this for the eyes, or for the ears?