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E.R. Flynn's avatar

This article is spot on in regards to the risks and rewards of the life of a creative. It takes oodles of patience, diligence, and agility to succeed. Risk aversion is the one thing that's the hardest to overcome.

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Jason McBride's avatar

So often, I bounce between risk aversion and risk oblivious🤣

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Liz Gauffreau's avatar

I'm risk-averse in my life and risk-embracing in my art. (I planned it that way!)

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Jason McBride's avatar

That sounds like a sane way to live!

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Liz Gauffreau's avatar

So far, so good!

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Karol Koszorz's avatar

Can't wait to see how the newsletter goes and glad you're embracing being yourself more.

I'm glad you're pointing that it's important to take responsible risks, because to me, since I have only been following you for less than a year, it might seem like you jumped straight in and succeeded with your art.

It's why I tell myself I started my newsletter in university, because even though it might seem like I don't have the time, it's better to develop now rather than when I have larger expenses.

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Jason McBride's avatar

Thanks, Karol! I think you doing a newsletter now is a great idea. I wish I had started much earlier than I did.

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Ann Collins's avatar

What a cool way to explain this idea. Glad to see your newsletter get weirder--bring it on!

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Jason McBride's avatar

Thank you, Ann! I feel like I've been spending too much time in my life trying to cater myself to what I think other people want/need. But the weird always comes through anyway, I might as well embrace it

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