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Read time: 1 minute, 324 words. It's a season of gatherings, where sociability is celebrated. But for some of us, the idea of attending events & meeting folks is overwhelming. In a world that values outgoing personalities, it's OK to be introverted. Many artists are shy. The Economist writes, "Shyness & creativity often go hand in hand." Being peculiar or reserved isn't a flaw. It's part of what makes us unique. So this season (and every season!), if you'd rather keep to yourself, remember that some of the most celebrated creators felt the same way. β Meet Orianne Dutka. Lawyer, novelist, mom. "Early in my career, I did not realize that dual careerism was a legitimate option." Daily schedule: morning run, shower, work on novel, go to post office, wordleβ¦ β β‘οΈ Productivity βRestore Photos. Use AI to restore your blurry photos. π° Wealth βYSense. Get paid to take surveys, watch TV, fill out forms. π Books Read Essentialism by George McKeown. I love this book. What is essential? Eliminate everything else. It takes courage to say no, erect boundaries. Stop celebrating how busy you are. People think I'm busy. But I have 0 meetings on my calendar. π΅ Music βHoliday Soul by Bobby Timmons. 1964 release which blends hard bop and soul jazz with holiday tunes. βNight Divine by Quinn Hedges. Soulful renditions of carols. Warm & intimate feel to holiday favorites. π AI Prompt π₯£ Gravy βThe hustle culture can wait for the holidaysβ βYou hit 4,000 wrong notes before finding the right oneβ
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Seven Point Sundayπ‘by Kabir Sehgal
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