![You need space to try things and create. It takes a long time to recalibrate if you let people pull at you all the time. A lot of stress comes from reacting to stuff. You have to keep a certain guard [up], if you're a creative person.](/assets/img/quote-photos/you-need-space-to-try-things-and-create-it-takes-a-long-time-to-recalibrate-if-y.jpg)
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