To write something, you have to risk making a fool of yourself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Writing requires accepting the risk of embarrassment or poor quality.
- In plain terms
- You risk looking foolish when you write.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept embarrassment as part of creating work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops you from sharing your writing?
Another view
Not all writing carries significant risk of ridicule.
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