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What does it mean?
The speaker acknowledges doing most choreography themselves with occasional help from others.
In plain terms
I did most of my choreography work with some help.
What can you take from it?
Collaboration complements individual effort in creative work.

Where it applies

  • discussing credits
  • taking responsibility
  • creative process

Putting it to work

  • own your work
  • acknowledge help
  • manage creative tasks

Questions to consider

  • How much of your work is solo?
  • When do you seek help?

Another view

Claims of autonomy may downplay significant contributions from others.

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