The Paradox of Creative Work: It's excruciatingly painful at the start, with hills to overcome, but highly rewarding once the work is shipped. The Paradox of Learning: There's so much knowledge and so many skills to be acquired at our fingertips, yet we only have a limited amount of time to pursue them all. The Paradox of Reading: Books are the fastest way to develop a well-informed and understanding mind, but they will only hold real value if they apply to your life. The Paradox of Writing: It's better to collect more material than you need for your writing, but most of what you collect won't be used. The Paradox of Originality: Every creative work is influenced by what came before it, but when we see something for the first time, it feels completely new to us. It's all in the eyes of the beholder. The Paradox of Creativity: Your work needs room to explore ideas, but without a clear structure, it won't progress. The Paradox of Inspiration: Taking action is what leads to more inspired moments, as inspiration happens while doing the work. The Paradox of Design: Great design is invisible. It's so seamlessly made that it doesn't draw attention to itself. You'll have to pay close attention to appreciate its complexity. The Paradox of Decision Making: When you say yes to one thing, you're automatically saying no to something else.
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