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James Shull's avatar

For real! This hit me like a brick.

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Rob Riker's avatar

This is great and inspired a thought. Don't create because you have to. Create because you have something to make or share.

This could go for so many things — don't force yourself to write 10 comments on people's notes. Write comments when you read something you want to comment on.

Don't post 3x per day. Post when you have something to say.

It's not like you have to wait for inspiration. You can create a habit of working even when you're not in the mood. But not forcing a schedule or specific number of updates sounds liberating.

Really enjoyed this.

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Chris Parry's avatar

Cheers Rob, appreciate the support and kind words!

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Intertone's avatar

Completely agree. Private effort has a texture public effort never will.

When no one’s watching, you finally remember what your craft actually feels like.

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