Seth Godin's THE PRACTICE | Key Insights

Key insights

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  Creative work is the act of making things better by doing something that might not work, and it requires choosing to be creative instead of succumbing to fear and becoming a hack, hustler, or cog.
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  Every leader, artist, and entrepreneur feels like an imposter at times, but they push through and pretend like they know what they're doing in order to make meaningful change.
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  Your creative practice should focus on developing a unique voice and helping others, with the goal of learning to love the process and be indifferent to the results.
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  Seth's friends' obsession with catching a fish made them lose focus, become impatient, and ultimately give up, highlighting the importance of staying present and enjoying the process rather than solely focusing on the end result.
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  Drew Durnovich's success as a cartoonist was not due to genius, but rather his persistence and willingness to create a large volume of work.
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  Your discard pile of bad ideas and unsuccessful work is essential for generating good ideas and successful work.
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  Every ship date is a chance to improve upon your last work and take creative risks that you can tolerate.
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  "The Practice" by Seth Godin is a must-have for those doing creative work and aiming to change the status quo.