That’s what every creative is after these days, whether independent or not. The game we’re all trying to win is discoverability.

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Other people unwind by having a drink. My idea of fun is a form of punishment for unruly students—go to a library, do research, and take notes.

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Whether you’re a musician or an actor, studying the masters can only make you better. Deconstruct a masterpiece and use what you learn to craft your own.

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There is value in having roots but there is also an excitement in experiencing other cultures. Empathy grows when perspectives widen.

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Trading time for money can be limiting, especially for a freelancer or entrepreneur. Get creative on what you do with your time.

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Sometimes doing what everyone else is doing is not what you should be doing.

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I have to force myself to identify whether I’m suffering from depression or anxiety. These might sound like the same thing, but they are not.

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Zach and I laughed as we walked past. Behind the statue of Marcus Aurelius, the heads of several Roman emperors sat on pillars. They had no bodies. Marcus had no head.

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I’m cruising along, crushing my word count or working on a really exciting part of my business when I get blindsided by something unexpected.

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I don’t remember when it happened, but I do remember thinking that simply writing this story wasn’t going to be enough.

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