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“When you want to do something creative and you have taste, and your taste is good but your skills aren't honed enough to do it.”

Louis C.K.

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Imagine you have a really good sense of what looks and sounds nice, like knowing which outfits match well or which songs have a great vibe. You have a great taste, but when you try to make your own stylish clothes or play a musical instrument, it doesn't turn out the way you hoped because you haven't practiced enough yet. It’s like having an idea for a delicious cake in your head, knowing what it should taste like, but not quite getting it right in the kitchen because you are still learning how to bake well. This idea tells us that even if we know what's good and have great ideas, we might still need to practice and improve our skills to actually create something that meets our high standards. So, if you want to write beautiful music or draw amazing pictures, you should keep practicing and learning. Over time, your abilities will get better, and you'll be able to create things that match the excellent taste you already have.

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Artistic process Aspirations Creativity Learning Self-improvement Skill development Talent Taste
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