How novelist Gabrielle Zevin learned to enjoy failure
ReThinking
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Skill vs. Taste in Creative Work
Early on, creatives develop a taste for what they like and dislike, what they are drawn to or repelled by. Starting out, there are many unknown aspects and skills they lack, leading to frustration when their work doesn't match their preferences. To push through this, they may need to deceive themselves into believing their work is better than it actually is, while acknowledging that it may not meet their desired standards. It's important to persevere despite the gap between their current creations and their admired work, as understanding this disparity can be challenging.
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