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What does it mean?
Gygax created work based on his own personal desires and excitement.
In plain terms
He wrote books and games that he personally wanted to experience.
What can you take from it?
Create work that fulfills your own passions first.

Where it applies

  • starting a creative project
  • finding inspiration
  • making art

Putting it to work

  • follow your own interests
  • build what you want
  • design for personal satisfaction

Questions to consider

  • What do you wish existed that you could create?
  • How do you stay motivated in creative work?

Another view

Some projects require external needs or market demands rather than personal desire.

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