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Lady Lady's avatar

Major hat tip to Ira Glass who famously explains this so well. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/extras/the-gap

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Marissa A. Ross's avatar

I was kinda surprised he wasn’t mentioned since there’s a few lines here that are extremely close to that quote.

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Emily Brady's avatar

A feeling I battle with so eloquently explained. Thank you I needed this today!!

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DeSean Mills's avatar

✨✨✨

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Ascentofdreams's avatar

The part you mentioned regarding output not being tied just to the creative vision and ability but also the opportunity to create via surrounding supports really resonated. Helps to remember that piece, as well, when you start to self-criticize. Thank you.

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Hendron Lewis's avatar

Very helpful piece! I really resonated with the bit about noticing the patterns between what you enjoy and appreciate about art and how that is a clue about your aesthetic and style.

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Rachel Min's avatar

I love this! I love how you framed ability and ‘the gap’, because I think we really get caught up in measuring our success and creative output alongside other people- when in reality it’s about getting to know ourselves and how we operate within creativity.

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Sarita's avatar

This is super relatable thanks!

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YERI's avatar

I have so many feelings encounters with this articule, it's crazy how i never seen the creative work from this perspective. Thank you so much, from now i Will reed this every time i feel discourage by my gap and Keep creating

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Penvas's avatar

So well written, a perfect technique fades but the resonance is what stays with you forever

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The Hawk’s Nest's avatar

🩷🙌🏽

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