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- How to create a firm foundation that fuels both your creativity and your longevity.

- What Ill Factor learned firsthand working with legends like Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Jason Derulo, Kelly Rowland, and even composing for Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance.

- The overlooked mental shifts that separate hobbyists from professionals.

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