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The obstacles that get in our way

Be inspired by the masters, but don't compare your work in progress to their finished work

Get inspired by the masters

Be inspired by the greats. But don't discourage yourself by comparing your early drafts to their finished work.

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Do children kill creativity?

Do children kill creativity?

The pram in the hall isn't always the enemy of creative work. Becoming a parent can help you be a better writer, artist or creator.

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Why you need a Shitty First Draft

Why you need a Shitty First Draft

You have to let yourself do it badly, in order to do it well.

Read moreWhy you need a Shitty First Draft

Don’t feel like working today?

What to do on those days when you're just not in the mood for creative work

Read moreDon’t feel like working today?
How to find your focus

Finding focus in an increasingly distracted world

What I learned from Cal Newport’s book Deep Work

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