Perfectionism is a mean, frozen form of idealism, while messes are the artist's true friend.
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Anne Lamott in her book "Bird by Bird" presents a compelling perspective on perfectionism and creativity. She describes perfectionism as a harsh, rigid version of idealism that can stifle artistic expression and prevent individuals from fully exploring their creativity. This viewpoint encourages a more flexible approach to creativity, one that embraces imperfection.
Lamott emphasizes that messiness and chaos are integral to the creative process. Rather than seeing disorder as a hindrance,...
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