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What does it mean?
Singers often play it safe, but pushing boundaries can scare people.
In plain terms
People get scared when artists break the rules.
What can you take from it?
Innovation can cause fear.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • creative work
  • public reaction

Putting it to work

  • embrace risk
  • expect resistance

Questions to consider

  • Do you play it safe?
  • What scares your audience?

Another view

Sometimes playing it safe is necessary.

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