The Remarkable Fools Letter

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That critical moment

Comes in every project

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Jim Dalling
Jul 26, 2021
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There comes a time in every project, every book and every play that the creators want to completely abandon the endeavor.

There comes a time when things seem so difficult, so fraught, the creators can feel like they're dying in their work.

That's the time to dig deep under some covers with a little Bob Ross on YouTube and give up.

Not the project, not the goal, but the now.

Every now and then, a bit of withdrawal can be helpful. Helpful, just so long as it is done strategically.

Because everyone knows you need to step back in order to dance the Cha Cha.

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