Every creator painfully experiences the chasm between his inner vision and its ultimate expression.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Creators struggle to translate their inner ideas into external work perfectly.
- In plain terms
- There is always a gap between what you imagine and what you make.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect imperfection when turning vision into reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What vision are you chasing?
- How close did you get?
Another view
Some creators find their vision and expression align better than others.
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