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Be the verb, not the noun.
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The rusted gate
Creative freedom is finally in our hands — though we still find it hard to grasp.
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Expose yourself.
Scary but amazing.
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Perhaps it's time to wake up.
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I'm So Booooooored.
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Drawing with me this Saturday (and why I think you'd enjoy it)
Let's hang out.
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Why you never graduate from art school.
Even if you never went to art school.
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Why late is great.
The following essay is from my new book, Make It Anyway. If you enjoy this sample, I invite you to buy a copy. (The price will be going up soon!)
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