You know you are capable of more
17th July 2016 | for Creatives | creating isn't easy, the successful artist, writing, KEEP CREATING, Chris Fox |
"Future You is watching. Don't disappoint them. You know you are capable of more, so get your ass in that chair and do the work. Every day. You know you're capable of it, and Future You is already thanking you from your mansion on the beach."
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