Thunder Punch Daily 148 – Respecting the Work
We often look back on our old work and groan. Why is this? Is it humble to talk our old work down, even when someone is responding to it positively? What changes when we approach our body of work (big or small) with a sense of respect?
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Joan Didion on Self Respect (via Brainpickings)
- Rob Paulsen’s Talkin’ Toons podcast
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