Most of what people do all day is roach stomping. The little tasks that distract us from the art of the work, that slow us down and wear us out. The good news is that plenty of people are happy to stomp the roaches for you. Your job is to hire someone to clean your brushes, organize your papers, and clear the way. Your job is to make art the best you can, to change the status quo, and to become indispensable. If you burn out along the way, you’re not doing anyone a favor. It’s not merely about hours worked. It never has been. Do the work and get whatever help you need to do it as well as you
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