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What does it mean?
Returning to one’s authentic self strengthens the quality and power of artistic output.
In plain terms
Being yourself makes your music stronger.
What can you take from it?
Align your art with your true self.

Where it applies

  • creating art
  • personal growth
  • career decisions

Putting it to work

  • strip back artificial layers
  • trust your instincts

Questions to consider

  • Where does your best work come from?
  • What stops you from being your true self?

Another view

It overlooks how external collaboration can also strengthen art.

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