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What does it mean?
Political power is needed to enforce artistic vision or specific outcomes.
In plain terms
You need high power to make things happen your way.
What can you take from it?
Seek influence to control outcomes.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • creative projects
  • advocacy

Putting it to work

  • gain influence
  • lead projects
  • understand power

Questions to consider

  • Do you need power to create?
  • How does art meet politics?

Another view

Power is not required to fulfill artistic value.

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