The artist’s playbook
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The artist’s playbook
three pillars of a contented artist’s life: a regular creative practice, taking in lots of art and experiences, and community.
Even if you know what it feels like to be completely open to where your curiosity wants you to go, like Grothendieck, it is a fragile state. It often takes considerable work to keep the creative state from collapsing, especially as your work becomes successful and the social expectations mount. When I listen to interviews with creative people or re
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