
Episode 559: Craig Mod
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The Importance of Paying Attention and Seeking Permission in Creative Work
The speaker walks long distances and puts in long hours of work every day, but realizes the value of paying attention to the stories and people encountered along the way. They highlight the difficulty of self-generated creative work and emphasize the need for external validation or permission. They draw parallels to authors needing editors and suggest that seeking permission or inspiration from something or someone is vital. Ultimately, the speaker views paying attention as an integral part of their aesthetic practice.
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