It's hard to be fully creative without structure and constraint. Try t…

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It's hard to be fully creative without structure and constraint. Try to paint without a canvas. Creativity and freedom are two sides of the same coin. I like the best of both worlds. Want freedom? Get organized. Want to get organized? Get creative. ✨ David Allen (2011). Ready For Anything: 52 productivity principles for work and life, p.53, Hachette UK
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