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Sep 11, 2026

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Inspiration is very perishable 

Inspiration is very perishable
Once in a while we get inspired and feel a sudden urge to change something or start something new. It happens a lot actually but we don’t really notice how quickly those moments pass if we do nothing with them. Sometimes an idea excites you or a conversation sparks something. Maybe you attend a workshop, read an article, listen to a podcast or you have a moment on a drive where everything becomes clear, and suddenly everything feels possible. You now see the bigger picture, you feel capable and you feel ready to finally do it!

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