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Brian Jay Jones- Lessons From Dr. Seuss

From The Green Notebook

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A Celebration of Original Thinking and Staying True to Yourself

The key insight from the snip is the importance of staying true to oneself, exemplified by the experiences of George Lucas, Jim Henson, Ted Geisel, and Jay Z. Jay Z emphasized the significance of being successful at oneself rather than imitating others to achieve success. Similarly, Jim Henson encouraged original thinking and creation of new ideas, rather than copying existing ones. The relationship between George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola highlights the value of pursuing original creative endeavors, as well as the impact of encouragement in one's creative journey. Despite the initial challenge of writing, George Lucas ultimately created iconic original franchises, while Coppola focused on adapting the work of other writers.

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