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The work is
the reward

A note on process, patience, and paying attention

The goal isn’t to produce more. It’s to become more present to what I’m making.

When I stop treating the work as a means to an end, the quality of my attention changes.

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Creative patienceLast edited 3 days ago
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A gentler measure of progress

  • Did I notice something new?
  • Did I stay with the difficult part?
  • Did I leave room for surprise?
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