Episode 17: Stupid o'Clock

Episode 17 • June 26, 2024 • 00:32:59
Episode 17: Stupid o'Clock
Imagination & Junk
Episode 17: Stupid o'Clock

Jun 26 2024 | 00:32:59

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Show Notes

This week we're looking at one of the hardest decisions a creator can make: When is it time to admit an idea isn't panning out and move on? It can be agonizing to put aside a piece of work in which you've invested time and care and effort, but sometimes it's not just the best choice, it's the only one that makes sense. 

Plus: Loud noises, Labrador footwarmers, Italian getaways, toboggans of regret, beans on toast, the world's longest putt, unconscionable delays and a big steely swan-like metaphor in the sky. 

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