Creative Pep Talk #79: Other People’s Opinions

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One of the hardest things to do when we’ve created something is to leave room for other people to see it through their own lens. I share some thoughts on why it’s a good idea to step back, and how to know which opinions are worth listening to, in this short episode.

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