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What does it mean?
Talent relies on powerful, often suppressed, passions.
In plain terms
Creative work needs strong feelings that are kept in check.
What can you take from it?
Channel repressed emotions to fuel your work.

Where it applies

  • writing
  • art
  • creative work

Putting it to work

  • explore emotions
  • use restraint

Questions to consider

  • Do you need restraint to create?
  • Where does your talent come from?

Another view

Not all talent requires repression; some flows freely.

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