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Alyssa Watkins
Oct 01, 2025
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Patterns that stand out

When you spend enough time interviewing creatives, you start to notice patterns. The most talented people I’ve met share a few traits..I’d say most importantly, they don’t feel like anyone owes them anything.

They don’t wait for permission or chase validation. They just keep making things. For better or for worse. You can see the…

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