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What These First Sparks Taught Me

The surprising joy of making without pressure.

by Nick Simard

What These First Sparks Taught Me
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Five memos in, I look back at what I’ve learned so far: start small, finish without perfecting, recognize your traps, and trust your perspective. This episode is a reflection on how small sparks add up, and why they matter even more in midlife.

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