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What does it mean?
Moving countries exposed the speaker to new music and a fusion style.
In plain terms
Moving to America changed my music style.
What can you take from it?
New environments can expand creative horizons.

Where it applies

  • relocation
  • creative exploration

Putting it to work

  • embracing new influences
  • adapting to culture

Questions to consider

  • How has your environment shaped your work?

Another view

Not all environmental changes lead to positive creativity.

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