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What does it mean?
The artist reflects on the uncertainty of creative evolution and fears alienating fans with change.
In plain terms
Worrying about making things too strange for fans after a long break.
What can you take from it?
Fans who love the art will follow even if it changes.

Where it applies

  • artistic career
  • product launch
  • career pivot

Putting it to work

  • trust true fans
  • accept creative risk

Questions to consider

  • Are you afraid to change your work?
  • Who stays when you change?

Another view

It assumes all real fans are open to drastic change.

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