figure the rest out later
9th May 2017 | for Creatives | create for YOURSELF, creating isn't easy, artist integrity, the creative life, design your life, Samantha Pleet, fashion design, TAKE RISKS |
"I'm constantly taking risks to move forward. I believe that you have to go for what you want and figure the rest out later. That's a good way of looking at the world: do what you feel is the best thing to move you forward, and don't let potential future pitfalls hold you back. You can cross those bridges when you get there—everything will work itself out."
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