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Why I’m Not Quitting the "Fluffy" Stuff

The playful work that makes the serious work possible.

by Nick Simard

Why I’m Not Quitting the "Fluffy" Stuff
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Why I’m Not Quitting the "Fluffy" Stuff
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After losing my job, the easy move would’ve been to stop creating and get “serious.” But the so-called fluffy stuff — the sparks, playlists, and small makes — turned out to be what kept me adaptable, curious, and alive. In this memo, I share why staying creative in uncertain times isn’t a distraction… it’s the difference between surviving and being alive.

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