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Creative Risk-Taking and All That Jazz

Creative Risk-Taking and All That Jazz

What we learn by stepping out from the shadows

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Amy L Bernstein
Nov 05, 2024
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What mental gymnastics do you undergo when deciding whether to do something that feels creatively risky?

Surely you’re hyper-aware that you have something to lose if you pursue a particular course of action involving your art, whatever form that takes. Any number of treasures may be at stake, including your:

  • Peace of mind.

  • …

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