What if it's boring... or if it's not boring, it might be too revealing, or worse, it might be too revealing and still be boring.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Questions the risks of sharing creative work that might fail or reveal too much.
- In plain terms
- Your work might be boring or too honest.
- What can you take from it?
- Creating art risks being either dull or overly exposed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you fear exposure?
- How do you handle boring moments?
Another view
It ignores that good work can be both engaging and revealing.
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