The artist doesn't have time to listen to the critics. The ones who want to be writers read the reviews, the ones who want to write don't have the time to read reviews.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Real creators are too busy writing to read reviews, while those who only want the status read the critics.
- In plain terms
- Writers busy writing don't have time for reviews.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on creating rather than consuming feedback.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you read your own reviews?
- Are you writing or reading?
Another view
Feedback can sometimes be useful for growth.
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