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I like this dichotomy of exploration and exploitation. Something for me think about as I grow my creative business.

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Dec 30, 2022Liked by Adam Ming

What a great insight Adam! Thank you for sharing!

This is my first time giving comments in Sub-stack, pls allow me to make bold mistake if my comments are too naive or too bold.

In my accounting profession, i am responsible to follow certain rules and guidelines to perform my jobs in accordance to the professional standards.

The jobs varied to different scope and context.

Exploration is the key to getting the scope and context right. Exploration is imperative to defining the objectives of any commercial activity or business case. For me personally, it gives me space and freedom without worrying too much on limitation on constraints and other people biases.

Exploitation though is the key to getting things done. The 80/20 rule allows me to narrow down my focus on keeping my priority right and keeps me on track and keeps me coming back to the objectives i find in my exploration state. This keeps me aligned and focused.

I have always wanted to explore to writings and drawing children’s illustrations. I feel that i am stuck in exploration state. Your writings gave me structure to help move me forward. I wonder how do you make the jump to exploitative mode as an artist?

Alboni

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