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How to Balance Full-Time Work with Creative Projects

“Growing accustomed to missing out takes time, but learning to say ‘no’ to things — even when you truly wish you could do those things — is an indispensable tool for maintaining focus and productivity with your art.”

There’s an assumption that having a “day job” prevents you from pursuing creative projects, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Jeffrey Silverstein shares tips for how to balance full-time work with creative projects including to be honest about your 9-to-5, get comfortable with boundaries, and be realistic about your productivity.

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