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Take creative risks and push beyond your comfort zone from "summary" of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Creativity demands a certain level of audacity. It requires us to be brave and bold, to take risks that might make us uncomfortable. This is not easy, of course. It would be much simpler to stay within the confines of our comfort zone, where everything is safe and familiar. But that's not where the magic happens. When we push ourselves beyond what is easy and known, we open ourselves up to new possibilities and discoveries. We challenge ourselves to grow and evolve, both as individuals and as artists. It's in those moments of discomfort and uncertainty that we truly come alive, that we find the spark of inspiration that fuels our creativity. Of course, taking creative risks is n...
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