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What does it mean?
Style is an inherent quality of the creator or thing, not something put on later.
In plain terms
Style is inside, not a dress you put on.
What can you take from it?
Style comes from within.

Where it applies

  • creative work
  • professional conduct

Putting it to work

  • cultivate internal character
  • be consistent

Questions to consider

  • Is your style deliberate?
  • What is your true style?

Another view

It ignores training or deliberate practice.

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